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Newtown Discovery Center
27 Blacksmith Rd, Newtown PA 18940 · License #CER-00249928 · Child Care Center
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- (267) 753-6040
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- 27 Blacksmith Rd, Newtown PA 18940 · Directions
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Ages served
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- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 288 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #4 admission date was missing from child's agreement form.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
On 2-21-2025 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 files were missing a description for extra services on the agreement form.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #5 emergency contact form was missing an address for designated release person.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 2-21-2025 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3 and #4 file was missing consent for transportation. All children need consent for transportation in the event of an emergency and Transporation is needed.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection the flamingo room had plaster on the wall which had not been sanded, which was easily peeled and flaking off the wall.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 2 was lacking in the required FBI clearance, The record of staff person #3 was lacking in the required state police clearance and mandated reporter training,
Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 only included one of the required letters of reference.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At the time of the inspection staff member #6 was observed leaving the infant room leaving staff person #7 in the room to care for a total of 11 infants. When asked about primary care groups staff person #7 reported that they were not using that system at that time.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of the inspection the hummingbird and infant rooms both had unlidded waste receptacles
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
At the time of the inspection the refrigerator in the Parrots room was lacking a operating thermometer.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in health insurance coverage and policy number information.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 and #5 were lacking current valid health assessments.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health assessment lacking in the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in the consents required prior to admission.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #11 had no written documentation of the emergency plan training during the onboarding process.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, ,9 10--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the physical site review the following CPSL violations were observed; Lack of an FBI clearance: Staff person's # 1, #3, #9, #10 Lack of PA state police clearance: Staff Person #2, #5, Lack of Child Abuse Clearance: #4 Lack of National Sex Offender Clearance: Staff person #5 Lack of Mandated Reporter Training: #5, #8, #9
Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record's of the following staff were lacking in qualifications for the position they were identified to have been performing at the facility. Staff persons #5 and #6 were lacking Proof of education Staff persons #6, #7, #10 and #11 were lacking in the verification of child care experience.
Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed providing care on their own and unsupervised.
Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the inspection the following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments in their staff records. #5, #8, #9,
Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 was lacking in the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 21, 2025 inspection noted: “On 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #4 admission date was missing from child's agreement form.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 15, 2022 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the flamingo room had plaster on the wall which had not been sanded, which was easily peeled and flaking off the wall.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 27, 2021 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #11 had no written documentation of the emergency plan training during the onboarding process.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error