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Wonderspring Pottstown
150 N Hanover St, Pottstown PA 19464 · License #CER-00246090 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 326-3819
- Website
- www.wonderspring.org
- Address
- 150 N Hanover St, Pottstown PA 19464 · 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 202 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
Certification representative conducted a self-reported non-compliant investigation. After watching facility camera footage and reviewing staff statements it was verified that staff person #1 and #2 were unaware that a child left the classroom and was roaming the building. The child was unattended roaming the hallways of the 2nd floor and 1st floor until he was later found by the Director.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(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, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include the updated required signed disclosure statements.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- 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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic hand soap on lower shelf in reach of children. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- 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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several peeling baseboards that needed repair located on the 2nd floor hallway walls.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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 fee agreement on file for child #1 was not signed and dated by the parent.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The date one the health assessment for staff person #4 had been changed from 2/15/23 to 2/15/24.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were two electrical outlets uncovered in the 2nd floor classroom and the basement classroom. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- 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 August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were cleaning supplies in the lower unlocked cabinet located in basement classroom. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(d) · 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 §3270.75(c).
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the basement classroom was missing a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection There was tan peeling paint in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
- 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.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in the prek classroom on the main floor was not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site)
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- 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. 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).
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include an updated child growth and developmental assessment reviewed and signed by the parent.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #5 did not have the child's admission date. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- 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.
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1, #2, #3, or #4 did not include a driver's license or state ID. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- 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.
On November 22, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documentation and speaking with parent, on several occasions staff person #1 was observed using force and restraints when completing diaper changes.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in prek room #1 was temping above 45°.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the infant classroom did not contain gloves. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats in prek 3 classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 had not been signed by the operator.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3, #4, #5 and #10 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged or the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3, #4, #5 and #10 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4, #6, #8 and #9 did not include either the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #7 did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for children #1, #2 and #4 did not include either the names, addresses or telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- 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.
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The required annual local traffic safety letter had not been updated or sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
ON APRIL 26, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 GRABBED A CHILD BY THE HOOD OF THEIR JACKET AND FORCEFULLY MOVED INTO LINE, THEY ALSO PUSHED ANOTHER CHILD IN THE CHEST INTO THE FENCE
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
ON APRIL 26, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS YELLING AT CHILDREN ON THE PLAYGROUND
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
ON DECEMBER 21, 2021 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 USED PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT WITH THE STUDENTS
Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
ON DECEMBER 21, 2021 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS YELLING AT THE STUDENTS AND USING A HARSH TONE
Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
- 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 AUGUST 26, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
ON AUGUST 26, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF BEING COMPETENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR
Corrected by Oct 5, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
ON AUGUST 26, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
ON AUGUST 26, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF UPDATED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING, THE TRAINING ON FILE WAS DATED 1/21/2015.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a self-reported non-compliant investigation. After watching facility camera footage and reviewing staff statements it was…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 27, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include the updated required signed disclosure st…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 14, 2024 inspection noted: “On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were two electrical outlets uncovered in the 2nd floor classroom and the…” — what has changed since then?
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