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25 E CHURCH ST, Sellersville PA 18960 · License #CER-00253411 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was 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: Mandated Reporter Training & Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #2, #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained Pa Criminal and Child Abuse clearances that were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 Pa Criminal clearance was dated 11/7/20 and Child Abuse clearance was dated 11/18/20. Staff #3 file contained Pa Criminal, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances that were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 Pa Criminal clearance was dated 3/18/20, Child Abuse was dated 3/27/20 and NSOR was dated 2/21/20. Staff #2 file did not contain results of DHS FBI and NSOR clearances required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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 1/7/26, at time of inspection, shaving cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet located in the Older Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 health report was dated more than 12 months. The health report was dated 9/23/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment dated within 24 months. The last health assessment in the file was dated 11/3/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.32(a) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 1/16/25, facility person #1 has not completed Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of initial hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
On 1/16/25, lidded waste receptacles were not observed by the sink/bathroom located in the three classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 1/16/25, the facility transports children to and from 1/2-day Kindergarten. Written parental consent was not included on the emergency contact information for the children being transported.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 7/29/24, Staff #1, #2, #8, #9 files were forwarded to certification representative for review. Staff #1, #2, #8 and #9 files did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
On 7/24/24, at unannounced inspection, Individual #1 and Individual #2 were being utilized as staff persons. Individual #1 and Individual #2 are 15yrs of age. Additionally, facility person #9 is 16 years old and not qualified to be a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 7/29/24, Staff person #1, #2 and #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training (10hr). Additionally, Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 8 and #9-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
On 7/29/24, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain a signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Staff #8 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance and signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Facility person #9 file did not contain a completed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
On 7/29/24, Staff #2 and Staff #8 files did not contain verification of education in order to meet qualifications for a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 7/24/24, at the time of inspection conducted at public swimming pool, 42 children were observed receiving care. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not assigned the responsibility of specific children for the purpose of supervision. Additionally, up to 10 students were observed unsupervised by a staff person while at the picnic table and towel area.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(5) · The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8.
On 7/24/24, during an inspection conducted at the public swimming pool at approx. 12:42 pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 27 children. The youngest children were preschoolers. Staff #3 was identified as the lifeguard and not counted in the ratio. At approximately 12:55pm, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #7 arrived with 15 more children. At approximately 1:03pm, Staff #6 arrived at the swimming pool. At this time, the facility was out of ratio with 42 children (youngest children were preschool) and 6 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(6) · When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training).
On 7/24/24, at time of unannounced inspection at the public pool, Staff #3 was identified as the facility's designated lifeguard. Evidence of completed lifeguard training was not provided for Staff #3.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(8) · A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.
On 7/24/24, at time of inspection conducted at public swimming pool, evidence of completed annual Water Safety Training was not provided for Staff #1, #2 #4, #5, #6, #7. The water safety trainings for Staff #1, #2 and #7 were dated 5/31/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
On 7/29/24, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Facility Person #9 file did not contain results of tuberculosis testing at time of initial hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 7/24/24, at time of inspection at public swimming pool, consent to participate in swimming activity and transportation by the facility was not observed on the child emergency contact forms.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
On 7/24/24, during unannounced inspection conducted at public swimming pool, individual files for Staff #3, #4, #5, and #6 were not provided to certification representative.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 7/29/24, Staff #1, #2, #8 and Facility Person #9 files did not contain 2 letters of reference.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not on file at the facility as required by OCC.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #-1 and Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. An employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee who has obtained all clearances.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file does not a completed NSOR clearance. Staff #2 file does not have a completed FBI clearance and NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with children in the kindergarten classroom without all required clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, a mouse was observed in the office and classrooms of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, windows located on the second-floor multipurpose room were not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, lunches from children's home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, emergency drills are not conducted at least annually at the facility. No record of an emergency drill was logged at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, individual smoke detectors are not tested and recorded at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62. Additionally, proof of purchase/installation of the facility's individual smoke detectors was not on file at the facility as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing criminal date police clearance from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3 and 4 were missing CSR's
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Agreement form for child 1,2,3 and 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep asked for emergency drill log. Provider did not have an emergency drill documented.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Mandated reporter for staff 1 and 3 were expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing NSOR
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing date of admission on the fee agreement
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · 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 health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 6 was missing address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 5 and 7 was missing health insurance information
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed child files. Child 2 and 9 is missing work addresses of the enrolling parent. Child 9 was missing work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,3 and 4 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 informationA 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 and 4 had expired emergency contact. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 had expired fee agreements
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 certification rep reviewed child files. Child 5 and 7 had expired health assessments
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.