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Childtime Learning Center
36 W Ridge Pike, Royersford PA 19468 · License #CER-00242263 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 489-1600
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- 36 W Ridge Pike, Royersford PA 19468 · Directions
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Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 181 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
On January 30, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 yelled in the face of Child #1
Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
On July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #5 did not contain evidence of a Fede Agreement form.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- 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 July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain evidence of release persons address
Corrected by Jul 17, 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 July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #4 did not contain evidence of an updated Child Service Report, the last Child Service Report was dated 12/1/2023
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- 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 July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #3 did not contain evidence of health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Jul 11, 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 July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety Training update.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.
On July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #5 did not contain evidence of being reviewed and updated at least once in a 6 month period, the date on the form was 11//
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)(3) · 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.
On July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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 July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #5 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form did not contain evidence of parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Corrected by Jul 17, 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 July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #6, Staff #7 and Staff #8 did not contain evidence of address and verification of age.
Corrected by Jul 17, 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.
On July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of two written references, each file contained one reference letter.
Corrected by Jul 11, 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. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have continuity of operations in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Jul 31, 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. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal, the provider did not have a written policy addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- 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, the emergency plan did not contain a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 through #4 and staff person #10 through staff person #20 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in their file.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- 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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10). Staff person #4 will have until 8/11/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #4 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/9/21.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #10 through staff person #13, staff person #17 and staff person #20 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training in their file.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #22 will have until 8/11/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #22 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #22, then staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #22 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #22 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
Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #18 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 8/11/23.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #18 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances and mandated reporter training be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #5, staff person #10, staff person #11, staff person #14 and staff person #17 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a current PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. The dates of the clearances were 5/22/18, 5/31/18, 4/13/18, respectively. Staff person #2 did not have a current PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. The dates of the clearances were 6/28/18, 6/28/18, and 7/4/18, respectively. Staff person #3 did not have a current PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. The dates of the clearances were 6/13/18, 7/10/18, 6/13/18, respectively. Staff person #5 did not have a request for the NSOR certificate and is past the 45 day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #8 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff person #9 and staff person #22 did not have a date of when the disclosure statement was signed. Staff person #10 did not have a current PA State Police clearance on file. Staff person #11 did not have a current PA State Police Clearance, Child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. The dates of the clearances are 5/23/18, 6/3/18 and 5/18/18, respectively. Staff person #14 did not have a current PA State Police clearance on file. Staff person #17 did not have a current PA State Police, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. The dates of the clearances were 5/24/18, 6/5/18, 7/19/18, respectively. Staff person #18 did not have a witness signature on the disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #12 will have until 8/11/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #12, staff person #12 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #12 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/8/17.
Corrected by Jul 24, 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.
During the renewal inspection, there was no written evaluation on file for staff person #15 in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
During the renewal inspection, for staff person #1, the Bachelor of Science degree did not specify a major and there was no transcript on file identifying the major of study.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.35(b) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).
During the renewal inspection, the Associate's degree on file for staff person #2 and staff person #19 did not specify a major and there was no transcript on file identifying the major of study. There was no documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience to be qualified as a group supervisor. Staff person #11 did not have a degree and or transcript identifying the major of study and completion of the degree on file to be qualified as a group supervisor.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- 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, staff person #3 and staff person #15 did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of documented childcare experience to accompany the high school diploma on file and did not qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.37(b) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).
During the renewal inspection, staff person #9 did not have any education on file to be qualified as an aide.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.63/3270.102(a) · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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, the four wooden picnic tables located on the playground were wobbly and some had broken boards exposing screws. These are unsafe for children to use.
Corrected by Jul 28, 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.
During the renewal inspection, the vents in the bathroom located in the Young School Age (language arts) room were dirty. The vents in the Toddler EQ room were dirty. The changing table pad in the Toddler Language Arts/Creative Expression room was ripped.
Corrected by Aug 26, 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 inspection, there was peeling paint on the chairs in the Preschool Creative Expression room. There was peeling paint behind the trash can in the Toddler Creative Expression room. There was peeling paint behind the cots in the Toddler Gym & Music room.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection, the agreement on file for child #1, child #3, child #5, child #6 through child #9 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 31, 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.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Aug 1, 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.
During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for the children present in the Language Arts, Creative Expression, Math & Science and Gym & Music (All Preschool classrooms) were not current and did not reflect a date of review within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
During the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for child #9 was dated 11-30-22 and not every 6 months as required for a young toddler.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- 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 the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for child #3 was dated 10-4-21 and not within the required 12 month timeframe.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
During the renewal inspection, child #2 and child #9 did not have Hep A#2 vaccine. Child #4 and child #7 did not have an annual influenza vaccine. Child #5 had no Hep B vaccines. These children were not immunized according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection, the health report on file for child #10 did 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 Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
During the renewal inspection, the heart medication for child #12 was not in an original container and did not contain a prescription label identifying the medication is intended for child #12.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection, there was no medication log with parental consent for the Tylenol for child #11, the heart medication for child #12 and the eye drops for child #13.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #5, staff person #7, staff person #8, staff person #9 did not have a health assessment and/or TB test conducted within 12 months of initial service in a childcare setting. The date of the health assessment and/or TB test was conducted on 7/16/23, 7/16/23, 7/17/23, 7/19/23, respectively. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #15 and staff person #22 have health assessments that were conducted after initial childcare service began. The dates of the health assessments were 9/6/22 and 7/19/23, respectively. The TB test for staff person #15 and staff person #22 were not conducted within 12 months of initial service in a child care setting They were conducted on 5/21/19 and 9/2021, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #19 did not have a health assessment and TB test on file.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #3, staff person #7 and staff person #21 did not have an answer to the third question which is the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- 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, staff person #8, staff person #9 and staff person #21 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff person #13 only had 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a manual monthly monitoring log established and was able to test the facility's inter-connected fire detection system. The operator is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the inspection, staff #1 had stated that the Chapter 3270 regulations are not provided to the parents electronically.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1 through staff person #4, staff person # 11, staff person #12, staff person #16 and staff person # 17 only had 2 hours of professional development during their 9/21-9/22 training year. The legal Entity had changed in September 2021 which would reflect a new PD training period for staff who were hired by the previous Legal Entity. Staff person #10 only had 6 hours of professional development during their 7/21-7/22 training year. Staff person #13 only had 4.5 hours of professional development during their 3/22-3/23 training year. Staff person #14 and staff #15 only had 2 hours of professional development during their 9/21-9/22 training year.
Corrected by Aug 4, 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.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have verification that they are notifying the 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.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
the facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The stucco on the outside wall of the building, near the outdoor playground; was in disrepair.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 30, 2025 inspection noted: “On January 30, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 yelled in the face of Child #1” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 9, 2024 inspection noted: “On July 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #5 did not contain evidence of a Fede Agreement form.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 21, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have continuity of operations in the emergency plan.” — what has changed since then?
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