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The Madden School
401 Dekalb St, Norristown PA 19401 · License #CER-00243002 · Child Care Center
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- 401 Dekalb St, Norristown PA 19401 · Directions
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Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 132 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the inspection on 4/7/26 the operator did not have a current fire alarm inspection report for the facility.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.137 · An operator who observes an enrolled child with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall exclude the child from attendance until the operator receives notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the child's file. Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).
On 3/16/26 child #1 had a rash on their face. Staff person #1 questioned the parents about the rash but did not send the child home. During pick up staff person #1 requested a physician's note in order for the child to return to care - however no note was obtained and the child was permitted to return to care.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
During the inspection on 3/19/26 staff person #1 did not know the specific children assigned to them for the responsibility for supervision.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- Violation
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 Persons #1 #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 #1 #2 and #5-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 3/19/26, staff persons #1, #2 and #5 were observed caring for children. The file for staff person #1 did not contain a Pa State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI , NSOR or a signed disclosure statement. The file for staff person #2 did not include a PA State Police clearance or an NSOR. The file for state person #5 did not include the required out of state clearances.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
During the inspection on 3/19/25 staff persons #2 and #3 were observed functioning as Assistant group supervisors, they did not have documented 2 years' experience with children (2,500 clock hours).
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the inspection on 3/19/25 a toilet floor bolt was missing a protective cap.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During the inspection on 3/19/26 the cribs in the infant classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- 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.
During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff persons #1 #2 and #4 did not contain a health assessment The heatlh assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated greater than a year of start date.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the inspection on 3/19/26 the bottles for child #1 were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references
During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff person #1 #2 and #4 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
On January 6th, 2026, child #1 received emergency room care from ingesting water while in care at the facility. The facility was informed of the emergency room visit on January 7th and did not report to the South East regional OCDEL office as required by regulation.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
During the time child #1 was in care, their clothing came in contact with bleach. (The child's clothes had areas with bleach spots).
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(1)/3270.166(2) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. New foods shall be introduced to an infant only after consultation with the child's parent.
On January 6th, 2026, staff person #1 did not follow the written formula and feeding schedule provided by the parent and gave child 4 oz of water to drink from a bottle. On 3/19/26 a review of the written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #2 revealed that the parent statement/feeding schedule was incomplete and did not list name of formula or if breast milk was to be provided.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
- Violation
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 7/26/25 a shelf/unit was observed in unmounted in the school age classroom. The shelf has a narrow base and a tipping hazard.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
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 renewal inspection on 7/26/24Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
- Violation
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: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain an NSOR clearance.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 the refrigerator in the infant room and preschool classroom did not have a thermometer.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 expired medication was observed at the facility for child #1.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Violation
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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not contain verification that Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update had been completed by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
- Violation
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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, emergency plan did not include plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency or aftermath of a disaster.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
- 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #3 and #5 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of hire or annually thereafter.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. 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 initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain verification that fire safety training had been completed within the last year.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSONS #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. STAFF PERSONS #2 and #3 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #2 contained a Child Abuse clearance for volunteer purposes and not for employment; file of staff person #3 contained PA State Police Criminal History Clearance for volunteer purposes and not for employment; file of staff person #6 did not contain verification that Mandated Reporter training had been completed .
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (GROUP SUPERVISOR)
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 789.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, staff person #4 did not have responsibility for supervision for a specific group of children in Room 1213. Staff person #4 stated it was because staff person was subbing for a staff member that was not present.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of child #1 did not contain Child Service Report completed with the last six (6) months; child service report on file for child #1 was dated 12/05/2022.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of child #1 did not have current health report on file; health report on file for child #1 was dated 10/04/2021.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not answer questions listed on form to determine if staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2023
- 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #5 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability to work with children.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, emergency plan had not been sent to local municipality's emergency management agency.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of 12 hours of annual child care trainings.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 7, 2026 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 4/7/26 the operator did not have a current fire alarm inspection report for the facility.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 19, 2026 inspection noted: “On 3/16/26 child #1 had a rash on their face. Staff person #1 questioned the parents about the rash but did not send the child home. During pick up staff pers…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 3/19/26 staff person #1 did not know the specific children assigned to them for the responsibility for supervision.” — what has changed since then?
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