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Shir Ami Early Learning Center
101 Richboro Rd, Newtown PA 18940 · License #CER-00248636 · Child Care Center
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- (215) 968-6255
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- Address
- 101 Richboro Rd, Newtown PA 18940 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 261 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that there was no schedule posted in several classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On 7/17/24 during unannounced visit, teacher in young toddler room diapered a child and failed to wash the child's hands after being diapered.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that the young toddler teacher failed to wash her hands after diapering a child.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few sippy cups in the two's room were not labeled.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that items were missing from the first aid kits.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few handwashing sigs was missing.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- 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, #5, 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.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had areas of non compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements: #1 was lacking the National Sex Offender Clearance letter, #2 was lacking child abuse clearance, #3 had both an incomplete FBI clearance and an incomplete state police clearance, #5 had an FBI clearance that did not satisfy CPSL requirements for child care.
Corrected by Dec 19, 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 records of the following staff persons had areas of non compliance with regards to qualifications: staff person #3, #4 and #6 lacking verification of experience
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
At the time of the inspection in the room known as "the bumblebees: there was initially a group of 10 older toddlers with 2 assistant group supervisor level facility staff persons including staff person #7. Staff person #7 was observed by this writer leaving the (bumblebees) room, leaving their partner with a 1:10 ratio with older toddlers.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
At the time of the inspection in the room known as "the ducks" there were toxic cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet beneath the sink in an area accessible to the children.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the infant room was lacking in band aids.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
At the time of the inspection the molding trim along the baseboard was coming off the wall, this was located in the rear corner of the room known as the "ducks"
Corrected by Dec 19, 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 in both of the rooms known as "the bears" and "the bumblebees" there were no lidded waste receptacles.
Corrected by Dec 20, 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 #3 had an emergency contact form that was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 #6 had a health assessment with no tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
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 records of child #1 and child #2, who were both in care on the date of the inspection, were lacking in the consents required prior to admission.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of the inspection staff person #8 was observed providing care for children under the supervision of a Group supervisor level staff person. There was no staff file for staff person #8 at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2, who was observed caring for children, was lacking the required Mandated Reporter Training.
Corrected by Feb 11, 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 the only staff person providing care for a group of older and younger toddlers at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
At the time of the inspection staff person #3 did enter the hallway while their primary care group was in the room. Some children in their primary care group were not able to be seen at that time.
Corrected by Feb 4, 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 was lacking in a current health assessment.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 6, 2024 inspection noted: “On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that there was no schedule posted in several classrooms.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 30, 2023 inspection noted: “On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few sippy cups in the two's room were not labeled.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 19, 2022 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had areas of non compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements: #1 was lacking the…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error