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Kimberton Waldorf School
221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460 · License #CER-00244847 · Child Care Center
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- 221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 36 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 #1 and #2 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include required clearances. Staff #1 Child Abuse Clearance and staff #2 NSOR Certificate (applied for it August 26, 2025). Per Announcement C-25-01 - Provisional employment requirements as of 2/1/2025 Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: o PA Child Abuse History Clearance; o NSOR verification; o Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); o Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; AND o Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: o FBI Criminal History Clearance; or o PSP Criminal History Clearance
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1did not include a verification of education and staff #2 did not include a verification of experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not 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.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.14 · 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire system was inaudible IN SOME AREAS OF THE FACILITY.
Corrected by Nov 1, 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 initial inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby/child maltreatment and abusive head trauma the policy did not address the prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected by May 17, 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 initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the method to contact the parents in the event of an emergency nor did it include the method to contact the parents to inform them that the emergency has ended and how to reunite with their children.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare 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.
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the mandated reporter training in the file. Staff #4 did not have a clear copy of the mandated reporter training in the file.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
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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.
During the initial the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see any hand washing signs in the bathrooms.
Corrected by May 17, 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 initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observe two refrigerators in the childcare space without thermometers in them.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule was posted outside the classroom.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.124(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the initial inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files, children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were all missing the required information that's required to be included on the emergency contact form due to not using the states form or trying to duplicate what required information was needed. children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 financial agreements were not signed by the operator or parent.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the children's child #3 was missing shot records in the file. Child #5 needs an update shot record in the file or a letter if exemption.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #4 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop of procedures posted.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 and staff #8 was missing their education in the file.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 #7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #7 was missing a FBI clearance in the file.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the facility's emergency plan, the plan did not included lock down procedures.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 8, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include required clearances.…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 24, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not addre…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 16, 2024 inspection noted: “During the initial inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby/child maltreatment and abusive head trauma the policy did not a…” — what has changed since then?
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