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Phoenixville Area Childrens Learning Ctr Site 2
400 Franklin Ave Ste 140, Phoenixville PA 19460 · License #CER-00249723 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 983-4646
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- 400 Franklin Ave Ste 140, Phoenixville PA 19460 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 100 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the Seedling and Tulip rooms had cleaning materials near the diaper changing table accessible to children that were unlocked
Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
- 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, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped paint in the Sprout and Seedling bathrooms.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the toilet in Sprouts room inoperable and in disrepair.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- 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.
On 12/11/24, at approximately 1:15pm, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the PS Room 2. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- 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.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11 files did not contain documentation of annual training in the facility's emergency plan.
- Violation
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.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal Staff #1 file did not contain evidence of completing fire safety training at least once annually.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- 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.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, staff working in the Older Toddler Room 3 and Preschool Room 2 were not able to name the specific children assigned to their group for the purpose of supervision.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety training. Staff #8 has not completed the additional 1 hr Health & Safety Update.
Corrected by Dec 26, 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 # 2 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. Facility Person #2- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain results of Child Abuse and PA Criminal Clearances required by CPSL. Staff #2 file also did not contain results of required out of state clearances as required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain evidence of requests for Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and out of state clearances as required by CPSL.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, an electrical outlet in the OT bathroom did not contain a protective cover.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper station in Room 5. Additionally, a first aid kit was observed on the floor and accessible to children in the PS Room 2.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, multiple spots of peeling paint were observed on the wall located in the Young Toddler Room 4.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- 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.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file did not contain initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Additionally, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment was dated 3/2022.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
On 12/11/24, at time of renewal, four infants did not have a written statement with formula and feeding schedule obtained by the parent on file.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- 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 and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- 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 when an emergency has ended.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 # -- may 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 4 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE FORM.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · 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, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- 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, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 only had one non family reference.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- 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, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Mar 15, 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.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal inspection, it was noticed that Staff#2, and Staff#3, did not have the Health and Safety Professional Development Training 1hr update completed, or in their files.
Corrected by Apr 6, 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.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal inspection, the facility did not include the Continuity of Care procedures into their Emergency Plan.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- 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.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal inspection, there were toxins-(Lysol and a spray bottle with disinfectant) located behind the white trashcan located in the indoor playspace area.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- 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.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal inspection located in the indoor play area room on the gross motor play mat area, there were pillows that were torn.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · -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. -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.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal inspection, Certification Representative asked Staff #1 to identify the group of children that they were assigned the responsibility of supervision for. Staff #1 was unable to locate whereabouts of Child#2. Child #2 using the classroom bathroom unsupervised.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal a bottle located in the infant classroom was not labeled with a child's name on it..
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 2/17/23 during the renewal inspection Staff #4 was missing their Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification from their file.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- 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 INSPECTIONON 1/18/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE DAZZLING DINO ROOM NEAR THE BATHROOM TRASH CAN. THERE WAS ALSO PEELING PAINT NEAR THE COTS IN THE HOUND DOGS ROOM.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINING AND WHEN THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/21, THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY.
Corrected by Jan 21, 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 1/18/22, STAFF 1 FILE WAS MISSING DOCUMENT FROM THEIR FILE. STAFF 1 WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE.
Corrected by Feb 9, 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF 8 WAS OBSERVED UNSUPERVISED WITH 10 CHILDREN NAPPING.
Corrected by Jan 26, 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/22, THE FRIENDLY FIREFLIES HAD A SOAPY DISINFECT SITTING ON THE COUNTER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD
Corrected by Jan 19, 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 1/18/22, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER LIST WAS NOT POSTED BY THE TELEPHONE IN THE LUCKY LADYBUGS CLASSROOM AND THE FRIENDLY FIREFLIES CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/22, THE HOUND DOGS CLASSROOM WERE MISSING TWEEZERS FROM THEIR FIRST AID KIT.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/21 THERE WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN INDICATING TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING POSTED IN THE TOILET AREA OF THE HOUND DOGS OR THE FRIENDLY FIREFLIES.
Corrected by Jan 19, 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 1/18/21, THERE WAS A SOFT CLIMBER THAT HAD FOAM EXPOSED CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD FOR CHILDREN.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2022
- 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 1/18/22, THE DAZZLING DINO REFRIGERATOR DID NOT HAVE AN OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/22, THE STAFF WAS OBSERVED PATTING AN INFANT TO SLEEP WHILE HE WAS ON HIS STOMACH. ANOTHER INFANT ALSO OBSERVED SLEEPING IN A SWING.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/18/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON'S NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE FORM.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.136(b) · The operator shall inform parents of enrolled children when there is a suspected outbreak of a communicable disease or an outbreak of an unusual illness that represents a public health emergency in the opinion of the Department of Health.
FACILITY FAILED TO NOTIFY PARENTS OF AN OUTBREAK.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the Seedling and Tulip rooms had cleaning materials near the d…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 11, 2024 inspection noted: “On 12/11/24, at approximately 1:15pm, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the PS Room 2. Staff person #1 has not completed th…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 29, 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?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error