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Joy Garden Creative Center
525 PHILADELPHIA AVE, Reading PA 19607 · License #CER-00245452 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 777-0911
- Address
- 525 PHILADELPHIA AVE, Reading PA 19607 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 37 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3's file had NSOR clearance dated 4/30/2025 which was after their start date. Staff person #4's file had NSOR clearance dated 3/5/2025 which was after their start date. Staff person #4 also had a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 3/12/2025. There was no copy of request on file stating when fingerprints were completed for DHS FBI clearance (see LIS code sheet for start dates).
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.35(b) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were listed as Group Supervisors. A review of their qualifications determined that they qualify as Assistant Group Supervisors.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the Lily Room near the refrigerator. Outlet was accessible to preschool-aged children.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, several cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in a closet off of Room 4. Closet door was open and had a plastic gate propped against the doorframe. The gate was not secured and could easily be moved. Additionally, Mr. Clean floor cleaner and Goo Gone, both labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in the cabinet under the sink in the Lily Room. The cabinet was not locked and therefore accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, daily activities were not posted in the office (room 3), which is measured child care space.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from emergency contact forms: Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work telephone numbers.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, emergency contact form for child #3 was not present in the Sunflower Room, where child was receiving care.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health assessment dated 7/2/2025 on file for child #1 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Initial health assessment and TB testing on file for staff person #4 are dated 4/29/2025, which is after their start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. During that time, pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1's file contained a reference written by their sister.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, the facility's letter explaining the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. During that time, last emergency drill log on file at the facility was dated 9/7/2023.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file for staff person #4 is dated 8/12/2025, which is more than 90 days after hire date (see LIS code sheet for hire date).
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
During a complaint investigation it was discovered that therapists were not being allowed into facility to work with children.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/19/2024, Staff person #2 and staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CCDBG Health and Safety training. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CCDBG Health and Safety training or mandated reporter training. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 11/20/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 1/7/2025, Staff person #1, staff person #4, and staff person #5 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1, staff person #4, and staff person #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted 11/19/2024, staff person #6 was alone in the Lily Room with 12 preschool-aged children. Additionally, there were 13 children total in the Sunflower Room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #2 identified 3 young toddlers as being in their group and staff person #3 first identified 3 young toddlers in their group. Staff person #3 was reminded that they were assigned an additional child and then identified that child as being in their group. Staff person #4 identified 6 older toddlers as being in their group. Prior to visiting the Sunflower Room, certification representative was verifying corrections from previous inspection summary and staff person #4 was accompanying certification representative throughout the facility without their assigned group, leaving staff person #2 and staff person #3 to supervise the 13 children. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 11/19/2024. When certification representative returned to facility on 12/10/2024 for a complaint investigation, it was verified that on 12/5/2024, a representative from an outside agency observed the Lily Room to have 13 preschool-aged children and one staff member. Staff person #4 was informed that she needed to be in the Lily Room until another staff person arrived. Staff person #4 was observed to leave the classroom for 2 minutes and the other staff member leave the classrooms for 2 to 3 minutes.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted 11/19/2024, staff person #6 was alone in the Lily Room with 12 preschool-aged children. Additionally, there were 13 children total in the Sunflower Room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #2 identified 3 young toddlers as being in their group and staff person #3 first identified 3 young toddlers in their group. Staff person #3 was reminded that they were assigned an additional child and then identified that child as being in their group. Staff person #4 identified 6 older toddlers as being in their group. Prior to visiting the Sunflower Room, certification representative was verifying corrections from previous inspection summary and staff person #4 was accompanying certification representative throughout the facility without their assigned group, leaving staff person #2 and staff person #3 to supervise the 13 children. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 11/19/2024. When certification representative returned to facility on 12/10/2024 for a complaint investigation, it was verified that on 12/5/2024, a representative from an outside agency observed the Lily Room to have 13 preschool-aged children and one staff member. Staff person #4 was informed that she needed to be in the Lily Room until another staff person arrived. Staff person #4 was observed to leave the classroom for 2 minutes and the other staff member leave the classrooms for 2 to 3 minutes.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were in the Sunflower Room during naptime. Both staff persons stated that there were 14 children total in the room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified 5 children as being assigned to their individual groups, totaling 10 children. When asked about this, staff stated that the other staff member in the room assigned to the remaining 4 children is on break. Rep advised that all children must be accounted for. Staff understood and each took 2 additional children. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify all children in the room and each had a total of 7 children in their individual groups prior to rep departing room. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/3/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 11/19/2024, there were 13 children total in the Sunflower Room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #2 identified 3 young toddlers as being in their group and staff person #3 first identified 3 young toddlers in their group. Staff person #3 was reminded that they were assigned an additional child and then identified that child as being in their group. Staff person #4 identified 6 older toddlers as being in their group. Prior to visiting the Sunflower Room, certification representative was verifying corrections from previous inspection summary and staff person #4 was accompanying certification representative throughout the facility without their assigned group, leaving staff person #2 and staff person #3 to supervise the 13 children. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 11/19/2024. When certification representative returned to facility on 12/10/2024 for a complaint investigation, it was verified that on 12/5/2024, a representative from an outside agency observed the Lily Room to have 13 preschool-aged children and one staff member. Staff person #4 was informed that she needed to be in the Lily Room until another staff person arrived. Staff person #4 was observed to leave the classroom for 2 minutes and the other staff member leave the classrooms for 2 to 3 minutes. The legal entity is in the process of arranging for all staff to receive a minimum of three (3) hours of training regarding Supervision/Ratios. The training will be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted 11/19/2024, first-aid kit in Room 4 (entryway) did not contain scissors or soap.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/19/2024, Staff person #2 and staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CCDBG Health and Safety training. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CCDBG Health and Safety training or mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted 11/19/2024, disclosure statements on file for staff person #3 and staff person #6 were not dated.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
During unannounced monitoring conducted 11/19/2024, staff person #6 was alone in the Lily Room with 12 preschool-aged children. Additionally, there were 13 children total in the Sunflower Room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #2 identified 3 young toddlers as being in their group and staff person #3 first identified 3 young toddlers in their group. Staff person #3 was reminded that they were assigned an additional child and then identified that child as being in their group. Staff person #4 identified 6 older toddlers as being in their group. Prior to visiting the Sunflower Room, certification representative was verifying corrections from previous inspection summary and staff person #4 was accompanying certification representative throughout the facility without their assigned group, leaving staff person #2 and staff person #3 to supervise the 13 children.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were in the Sunflower Room during naptime. Both staff persons stated that there were 14 children total in the room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified 5 children as being assigned to their individual groups, totaling 10 children. When asked about this, staff stated that the other staff member in the room assigned to the remaining 4 children is on break. Rep advised that all children must be accounted for. Staff understood and each took 2 additional children. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify all children in the room and each had a total of 7 children in their individual groups prior to rep departing room. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/3/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 11/19/2024, there were 13 children total in the Sunflower Room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #2 identified 3 young toddlers as being in their group and staff person #3 first identified 3 young toddlers in their group. Staff person #3 was reminded that they were assigned an additional child and then identified that child as being in their group. Staff person #4 identified 6 older toddlers as being in their group. Prior to visiting the Sunflower Room, certification representative was verifying corrections from previous inspection summary and staff person #4 was accompanying certification representative throughout the facility without their assigned group, leaving staff person #2 and staff person #3 to supervise the 13 children.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were in the Sunflower Room during naptime. Both staff persons stated that there were 14 children total in the room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified 5 children as being assigned to their individual groups, totaling 10 children. When asked about this, staff stated that the other staff member in the room assigned to the remaining 4 children is on break. Rep advised that all children must be accounted for. Staff understood and each took 2 additional children. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify all children in the room and each had a total of 7 children in their individual groups prior to rep departing room. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/3/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 11/19/2024, there were 13 children total in the Sunflower Room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #2 identified 3 young toddlers as being in their group and staff person #3 first identified 3 young toddlers in their group. Staff person #3 was reminded that they were assigned an additional child and then identified that child as being in their group. Staff person #4 identified 6 older toddlers as being in their group. Prior to visiting the Sunflower Room, certification representative was verifying corrections from previous inspection summary and staff person #4 was accompanying certification representative throughout the facility without their assigned group, leaving staff person #2 and staff person #3 to supervise the 13 children.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted on 10/3/2024, there was no initial health assessment or TB test results on file for staff person #2 or staff person #5. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/16/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 11/19/2024, there was no initial health assessment or TB test results on file for staff person #3.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #3 and staff person #5 are both listed as AGS on staff data sheet, which was completed by director. File for staff person #3 contains proof of completing 11th grade and 3.5 years of childcare experience, which qualifies them as an Aide. File for staff person #5 contains a HS diploma and proof of 8 months childcare experience, qualifying them as an Aide.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, there was no first-aid kit in Room 4 (entryway) which is measured childcare space.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were in the Sunflower Room during naptime. Both staff persons stated that there were 14 children total in the room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified 5 children as being assigned to their individual groups, totaling 10 children. When asked about this, staff stated that the other staff member in the room assigned to the remaining 4 children is on break. Rep advised that all children must be accounted for. Staff understood and each took 2 additional children. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify all children in the room and each had a total of 7 children in their individual groups prior to rep departing room.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were in the Sunflower Room during naptime. Both staff persons stated that there were 14 children total in the room, ranging from young to older toddler. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each identified 5 children as being assigned to their individual groups, totaling 10 children. When asked about this, staff stated that the other staff member in the room assigned to the remaining 4 children is on break. Rep advised that all children must be accounted for. Staff understood and each took 2 additional children. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were able to correctly identify all children in the room and each had a total of 7 children in their individual groups prior to rep departing room.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, the following information was missing from children's files: Child #1: Release person(s) on fee agreement. Last child service report (CSR) on file is dated 2/8/2024, which is past 6 months. Child #2: Last child service report (CSR) on file is dated 1/16/2024, which is past 6 months. Child #3: Last child service report (CSR) on file is dated 1/31/2024, which is past 6 months. Child #4: Last child service report (CSR) on file is dated 1/29/2024, which is past 6 months..
Corrected by Oct 7, 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 renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, there was no verification of education on file for staff person #2.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: father's address, who is also listed as a release person. Child #5: release person's address and phone number.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, last health assessment on file for child #3 is dated 9/19/2023, which is past 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, immunization summary on file for child #5 does not indicate that child is immunized according to the recommendations. Child #5 has received 3 of 4 doses of DTAP vaccine and 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #5 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet). There is no exemption on file.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted on 10/3/2024, there was no initial health assessment or TB test results on file for staff person #2 or staff person #5.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, emergency contact form for child #1 does not contain signed parental consents for minor first-aid or emergency medical care.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection conducted 10/3/2024, fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 12/8/2023-1/8/2024 and 3/4/2024-4/4/2024.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that the facility did not provide to parents a letter explaining all of the facility's emergency plan procedures. The letter provided to the families did not include information regarding the facility's lockdown procedures or accommodations for toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(b)/3270.33(a) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
Files for staff person #1 and #2, both employed as aides, verified that neither of these staff persons are 18 years of age or older and neither had on file documentation to meet one of the applicable qualifications to be employed as an aide.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- Violation
It was stated during inspection by facility staff that up to 12 preschoolers and 13 school agers could be present in the preschool classroom after school between 3:45p-4:15p on certain days, and the preschool classroom is only measured for a total capacity of 17 children. In addition, the classroom schedule does not show the room being over capacity at any point of the day, and there is nothing specifying the program activity that the children are involved in during that time that the room is over capacity.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that cleaning materials in both the toddler and preschool rooms were in spray bottles that were left unlabeled and did not specify the contents.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the facility used portable phones which were moved about the facility, and neither the toddler or preschool rooms contained posted emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that a rest mat used by a child in the toddler room was ripped and not in good repair.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
It was observed that although the preschool room had a schedule posted, that posted schedule did not include the plan of daily activities for the entire day. It was stated that the room opened at 6:30am, but the posted schedule of activities did not start until 8am.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(a) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
File for child #2 did not contain a completed emergency contact form or any of the required emergency contact information. Agreement for child #2 did not specify designated release persons; this section was left blank.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care, and did not contain the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the child's health insurance coverage name or policy number.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
Emergency contact forms for child #3 and #4 did not contain the release person's address.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the emergency contact forms for children in the toddler and preschool rooms were not present for those children receiving care in those spaces.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
File for child #1 did not contain documentation regarding the status of all immunizations recommended by the ACIP; child #1 did not have any documentation regarding the influenza vaccine.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(6) · Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.
It was observed during rest time that a toddler had fallen asleep with a bottle.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
- Violation
It was observed on the facility's fire alarm test log that an alarm test was completed on 3/3/23 and the subsequent test was completed on 4/21/23. These dates show that the testing of the alarms was not completed and logged every 30 days as required.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
- Violation
It was observed that the facility did not have on file documentation to verify that the facility's emergency plan was sent to both the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a)(2) · The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
Health report on file for child #1 did not contain a date.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's admission date.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that the facility did not have emergency contact information present in the child care spaces where children were receiving care that day.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1, see code sheet for date of hire, did not complete annual fire safety training and has been employed at the facility for more than 1 year.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
- Violation
File for staff person #2, who is currently employed as an assistance group supervisor, did not contain adequate or acceptable documentation verifying their education level.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that staff person #2 was in room 2 with 7 toddlers. It was stated that the youngest child present in room 2 with staff person #2 at that time was a young toddler.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that an extension cord was run from the right side of room 3, across the floor in front of an emergency exit, and was plugged into the wall on the left side of room 3, causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed that written document of an annual emergency drill conducted by the facility within the last 12 months was not found on file.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
It was observed that staff person #1 did not have written verification on file of completing 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
- Violation
It was observed and stated that the facility did not send an annual traffic letter to the local traffic authorities.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
- Violation
On 7/26/22, it was observed that the facility had sustained extensive damage to the outdoor play space fence, and the front left corner of the building. It was observed that a sign was posted on the door indicating that as of 7/21/22 at 10:30am, the building code official condemned the facility writing, "Section 116(A) 116.1 Structure unfit for human habitation due to a vehicle in the structure." It was confirmed by local authorities that on 7/21/22 at approximately 9:30am a vehicle crashed through the outdoor play space and into the side of the facility causing structural damage. It was observed that no one was present in the building on 7/26/22.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
On 7/26/22, it was observed that the facility had sustained extensive damage to the outdoor play space fence, and the front left corner of the building. It was observed that a sign was posted on the door indicating that as of 7/21/22 at 10:30am, the building code official condemned the facility writing, "Section 116(A) 116.1 Structure unfit for human habitation due to a vehicle in the structure." It was confirmed by local authorities that on 7/21/22 at approximately 9:30am a vehicle crashed through the outdoor play space and into the side of the facility causing structural damage. It was observed that no one was present in the building on 7/26/22.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
- Violation
It was observed on 7/26/22, that the facility's out door play space fence, which restricts the children from the busy highway in front of the facility, was knocked over and broken, and a wall of crumbling brick from the side of the building was falling down in that play space. It was observed that this single out door play space containing the broken fence and crumbling brick is the facility's only indoor or outdoor space used for large muscle activity.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
- Violation
It was observed that a soiled diaper was left in a plastic grocery bag at the foot of the changing table in Room 2 instead of being immediately discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered garbage can.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
On 11/18/21, it was observed that the facility did not follow their previously accepted plan of correction requested on 10/15/21; the facility did not have in their emergency plan accommodations for toddlers, and toddlers were observed in care at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
It was observed in Room 1 that the roll shades, which were pulled down and used during rest time, contained frayed sides on three of the windows and a large hole at the bottom of one of them leaving these not in good repair.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
File for staff person #1, hired in 2011, contained a PA state police clearance dated 4/11/16 and 9/14/21, a child abuse clearance dated 4/14/16 and 9/20/21, and a FBI clearance dated 4/13/16 and 9/19/21. These clearances on file were obtained more than 60 months apart. File for staff person #2, hired in 2011, contained a PA state police clearance dated 4/11/16 and 9/14/21, a child abuse clearance dated 4/19/16 and 9/16/21, a FBI clearance dated 4/13/16 and 9/18/21, and a mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/29/15. These clearances on file were obtained more than 60 months apart. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 is more than 60 months old and no updated training was observed on file. File for staff person #3, hired on 08/18/21, contained a NSOR verification certificate dated 09/21/21. Due to the start date of the staff person and the date of their NSOR verification certificate, this staff person would have been hired provisionally, but the facility does not currently have a provisional hire waiver on file.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
It was observed upon arrival at the facility that staff person #1 and #3 were outside in the outdoor play space with eight toddler-aged children. Staff person #1 left the outdoor play space to go find staff person #2 leaving staff person #3 outside with all eight children, the youngest being child #4 who is a one-year-old. It was observed in Room 1, from approximately 10:30am until noon, staff person #4 was alone in the room and had 12 preschool aged children present.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
- Violation
A telephone was observed in Room 1 but the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by this phone as required. It was observed that the emergency telephone numbers posted by the telephone in Room 3 did not include the phone number to the nearest hospital.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
It was observed in the outdoor play space that the wall of the climber was weathered and had a large open crack leaving it not in good repair.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
It was observed in Room 3 and Room 4 that neither a daily schedule nor the facility's emergency transportation plan were posted.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's admission date.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
- Violation
Emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's health insurance coverage and policy number or Medical Assistance benefits information.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2021
- Violation
Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the release person's address.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2021
- Violation
It was observed that the facility did not have on file documentation of proof of purchase for their fire alarm system. It was observed that the facility maintains a fire alarm system but does not have on file a functional annual fire alarm inspection report, so in place of this, the facility logs testing of their fire alarms. The log shows that the alarms were tested on 3/23/21, 5/17/21, 7/1/21, 8/19/21, and 9/21/21. These fire alarm tests were not being completed and logged every 30 days as required. It was observed that the facility pulled the fire alarm to test and sound the system during the inspection. Although multiple alarms throughout the facility did sound, it was observed that the alarm in Room 1, as part of the system as a whole, did not sound during the inspection.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
It was observed that the facility did not have in their emergency plan, a lock-down procedure or accommodations for toddlers, and toddlers were observed in care at the time of the inspection. A lock-down procedure was added to the facility emergency plan and verified as implemented on 11/18/21.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3's file had NSOR clearance dated 4/30/2025 which was…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation it was discovered that therapists were not being allowed into facility to work with children.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 7, 2025 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/19/2024, Staff person #2 and staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2…” — what has changed since then?
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