Kids In The Village Early Learning Center

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 2 and #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. Staff Person #2 and #5may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 staff person #2 and #5 did not have an NSOR Clearance on file at the faclity.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the high school diploma for staff person #1 was obtained outside of the United States and has not been evaluated for US equivalency. Staff person #3 functions as an AGS and does not have verification of 2years of experience working with children on file at the facility.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the heater guard in the boy's bathroom in the barn had areas of rust and damage and the stall divider had a hinge that was detached from the wall.

Corrected by Dec 27, 2025

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the blue tunnel/slide on the preschool climber (outside) had areas were the plastic cracked and is separating at the top base area.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the medication for child #1 did not have the original container or have a prescription label.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 staff person #4 had an expired health assessment while working with children during June and July of 2025.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum).

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During the renewal inspection on 1/2/25 staff persons #1 #2 and #3 did not have verification of receiving fire safety training for the past year.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

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3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

During the renewal inspection on 1/7/24 a heater guard was missing on a section of the hot water pipe/base board heating system in an area accessible to the children in the lower-level main classroom of the barn.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

During the renewal inspection on 1/7/25 the widows in the boy's and the girl's bathrooms located on the second level of the barn opened beyond 6 inches. (The window stoppers were not engaged)

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During the renewal inspection on 1/7/24 a disassembled large basketball net and base, and a disassembled air hockey tabletop were observed by the gym area in the barn.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

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3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

On 10/7/2024 staff person #1 had a group of 9 preschool children outside the classroom in unmeasured outdoor play space. This space is not fenced and is directly next to the parking lot and driveway.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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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.

An inspection on 10/11/24 revealed through staff interviews and individual statements that on 10/7/24 staff person #1 was outside the classroom with 9 preschool children on a sidewalk area behind the classroom. Child #1 left the group. Staff person #1 began calling for the child. Individual #2 ran up the driveway towards Germantown pike searching for the child. Individual #2 saw a black SUV honk and slow down. Individual #2 continued to look for Child #1 until individual #2 heard the car honk again and saw the SUV pull into the daycare's parking lot. Individual #2 ran towards the car and saw the community member taking Child #1 out of the car and returning him to the daycare. Individual #2 picked Child #1 up from the car and walked him back to the school.

Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the inspection on 8/1/2024 Staff person #2 #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 stated that they work alone with children in care. Staff person #2 #3 and #4does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the inspection on 8/1/2024 staff person #1 did not have current Pediatric first and Pediatric CPR training.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During the inspection on 8/1/2024 exposed bolts ( missing thread covers) were observed on the playground gate.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

During the inspection on 8/1/24 the fire drill log did not include the names of the facility persons who participated in the drills for several months.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During the inspection on 8/1/24 staff person #1 was observed telling a preschool aged child that they were "up to no good" and should " Walk away" in a harsh and loud tone. This incident occurred on the playground area but could be heard across the parking lot at the front door.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During the inspection on 8/1/2024 staff indicated that children wearing pull ups were changed in the preschool bathroom while standing up without standing on a changing pad or other surface covering that would be sanitized.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

During the inspection on 8/1/2024 staff in the pre-k classroom indicated that they do not use a tracking system to ensure children in diapers are check at least every 2 hours or when a diaper is soiled.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 1/3/2024 the FBI clearance for staff person #1 was missing the required attachment.

Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During the renewal inspection on 1/3/2023 the gates on the outdoor playground had exposed bolts in areas accessible to the children.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

During the renewal inspection on 1/3/2024 A shelf/cubbie unit with a narrow base and a tipping hazard was observed in the Pre-K classroom the Preschool 3 classroom and in the preschool Hallway.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

During the renewal inspection on 1/3/2024 medication for child #1 and #2 was observed at the facility and was not in the original box and did not have the prescription label.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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