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Gigis Play & Learn
201 N Hanover St, Pottstown PA 19464 · License #CER-00238135 · Group Child Care Home
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- (484) 940-6070
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- 201 N Hanover St, Pottstown PA 19464 · Directions
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When they operate
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill log online at the facility was outdated.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.26(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan on site had not been updated for the year.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.26(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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an initial emergency plan training.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.26(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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include the required 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include CSR assessments.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 and #5 did not have the child's admission date.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include a completed emergency contact form.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.124(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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #2 and #3 was outdated. In addition, the fee agreements on file for child #1, #2 and #5 was outdated.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.131(a)(3)/3280.131(c) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not have an initial health assessment. In addition, the health assessment on file for child #5 was outdated.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation for an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have written documentation for local traffic safety.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3 and #4 did not have arrival or pickup times.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include designed persons to whom the child can be released.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic hand soap on the lower sink counters of the children's bathroom. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The hot water temperature was at 113.2 F.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling pink paint over the bathroom sinks.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include the physician address.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #5 did not include release persons addresses.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.171(c)/3280.171(d) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Children shall be picked up and discharged only at locations specified by the facility as safe locations.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have pick up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill on file.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed fire drill log on file.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.95(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)).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, provider was unable to sound the fire alarm due to not have information on putting the system on test.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.95(b) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the programs safe routes.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(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.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an FBI clearance, mandated reporter training or a disclosure statement. In addition, the record for staff person #2 did not include a PA state police clearance for employment or an NSOR clearance.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The first aid kit did not include tweezers, soap, gloves or a bottle of water.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.76 · 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 November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The classroom baseboards on the lower walls were peeling and needed to be repaired.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.151(a)/3280.151(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.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment stating they are free from communicable disease or tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include PA state ID or drivers license for verification of age.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(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.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The fire extinguishers on sight did not have updated inspection tags.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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.
On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The emergency plan did not include a lockdown plan.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 11, 2026 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill log online at the facility was outdated.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3 and #4 did not have arrival or pickup times.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 12, 2024 inspection noted: “On November 12, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include emergency plan trainin…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error