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Magic Memories
897 Valley Forge Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460 · License #CER-00251467 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 983-0229
- Website
- www.magicmemories.org
- Address
- 897 Valley Forge Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 100 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · 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 arises.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · 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 renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include 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.
Corrected by Feb 12, 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: Facility Person #1, 2 and #3 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not include an updated disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children's file and the files for child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- 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 renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children files and the health reports for child #2 and child #3 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Feb 12, 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 renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children's files, and the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 aggressively used physical punishment during naptime.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the complaint investigation (EVE-00091453), certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 grabbed the child forcefully two times during naptime.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.51 · 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed facility files and video, on the video staff #1 had 4 infants in the evacuation crib and was given another child from another staff and placed in the evacuation crib which made staff #1 out of ratio. Infant: staff ratio 1:4
Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed facility files and video, on the video staff #1 was seen transporting 4 infants in an evacuation crib on the playground restricting their movements while talking to other staff members instead of engaging the children on the playground out of the evacuation crib.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
At the time of renewal inspection at around 11 AM observed 10 preschool children in Room 202 with the established capacity of 7 and 9 young toddlers in Room 105 with the established capacity of 8. Number of children present in Room 202 and Room 105 exceeded capacity that was established.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
- Violation
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. Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1included pediatric first aid/CPR training not in an approved curriculum with the trainer that was not PQAS-certified.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
- Violation
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.
At the time of renewal inspection some mats used for nap time were ripped exposing foam.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
At the time of renewal inspection, an adult health examination of staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that some emergency contact forms were not updated by parents. Some emergency contact forms were updated in a master file, but were not updated in each child care space.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/7/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED CHILDREN OUT OF RATIO WITH STAFF. OBSERVED 16 CHILDREN WITH TWO STAFF (4 OLDER TODDLERS AND 12 PRESCHOOLERS).
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, CHILD 2,3,4,6,7,8,9 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STAE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility employee #8 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 8, HIRED 9/27/21 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF MANDATE REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE 45 DAYS OF HIRE.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). 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 3/9/22, STAFF 5 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TRANSCRIPT FOR THE BACHELORS DEGREE SHE HELD DUE TO NOT STATING THE FIELD OF STUDY ON DEGREE.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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 3/9/22, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TRANSCRIPT FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD DUE TO BACHELORS DEGREE NOT INDICATING THE FIELD OF STUDY. STAFF 10 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATINO OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS AN OUTLET COVER MSISING FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE SEAHOURSE CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO TELEPHONE NUMBERS NEXT TO THE TELEPHONE POSTED IN THE BUSY BEES ROOM.
Corrected by Mar 10, 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE TIGGERS ROOM WERE MISSING TAPE AND SOAP. THE DUCKIES ROOM WERE MISSING SOAP AND GUAZE FROM THE FIRST AID KIT. THE TURTLES, GIRAFFES ROOM AND THE FIREFLIES WAS MISSING A BANDAIDS FROM THE FIRST AID KIT. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM WAS MISSING SCISSORS, GLOVES, BANDAIDS AND SOAP.
Corrected by Mar 10, 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.
THE WHITE WALL IN THE DUCKIES ROOM WAS COMING APART FROM THE STRUCTURED WALL.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT PRESENT IN THE TIGGERS AND BUSY BEES ROOM. THERE WAS ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE BLUE WALL INSIDE OF THE SEAHORSE ROOM.THERE WAS ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE RIGHTS SIDE OF THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM OF THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) · 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. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE GIRAFFES CLASSROOM WAS OBSERVED GOING INTO THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AND EATING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.
Corrected by Mar 10, 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE BATHROOM BETWEEN THE CATERPILLAR AND MONKEYS DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED CAN PRESENT. THE CHAMELEONS ROOM WAS ALSO MISSING A LIDDED CAN.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
- Violation
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 3/9/22, THE REST EQUIPMENT IN THE MONKEY, GIRAFFE AND CHAMELEONS ROOM HAD FOAM EXPOSED FROM THEIR MATS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CHILD SLEEPING ON ANOTHER'S CHILD LABELED MAT.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO DAILY ACTIVITY POSTED IN THE MULTIPUPOSE/SCHOOL AGE ROOM.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 3/9/22, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT. CHILD 9 AREEMENT FORM DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE FROM THE OPERATOR.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, CHILD 3 FILE DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE FROM A PARENT.
Corrected by Mar 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22 CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE MA POLICY NUMBER.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE OF THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE IN CARE.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 8 HEALTH ASSESMENT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY FILLED OUT. QUESTION 2 AND 3 WAS NOT COMPLETED.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR THE INFANTS THAT WERE PRESENT IN THE
Corrected by Apr 4, 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
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 9 FILE WAS MISSING ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(b) · 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/9/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22,THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF STAFF 1 AND 3 COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by May 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT NOTIFIED SAFETY AUTHORITIES ANNUALLY IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Corrected by Mar 30, 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.
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, files of staff person #1, hire date 07/14/21, and staff person #2, hire date 07/12/21, did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, file of staff person #1, hire date 07/14/21, did not contain verification of completed Mandated Reporter training.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, file of staff person #1, hire date 07/14/21, did not contain verification of education and prior child care experience.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
- Violation
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 unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, ripped mats used as rest equipment was observed in Rooms 202 and 205; sofas used as children's furniture were observed in Rooms 205 and 204 to be ripped and/or coming apart at the seams.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
- 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 unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, staff person #2 was unable to name children physically present in assigned group.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.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.
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not contain date health assessment was completed nor verification TB test had been administered and subsequent results.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21. file of staff person #2 contained a copy of state issued ID that was ineligible.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- 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
During unannounced inspection on 08/26/21, file of staff person #1 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIO MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
A review of video footage from 08/25/21 revealed staff person #1 and #2 with 19 children aged 2 to 3 years old until returning in from the playground at approximately 10:50am. The correct staff: child ratio is 1 staff to 6 children..
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 12, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not inclu…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 16, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 aggressively used physical punishment during napt…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation (EVE-00091453), certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. heal…” — what has changed since then?
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