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Alphabet Garden Llc
131 2nd Street Pike, Southampton PA 18966 · License #CER-00247930 · Child Care Center
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- (267) 304-9091
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- Address
- 131 2nd Street Pike, Southampton PA 18966 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 121 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1- will have until 11/17/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 staff person #-1may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed, staff person #-1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of their date of hire of 4/14/25.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
- Violation
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 and #2 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 record and observed signed updated disclosure statement from staff persons #1 and #2 was not in record at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Continued noncompliance during follow up visit on 11/7/25, cert rep observed cleaning supplies in the butterflies and grasshopper's classroom accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During a complaint investigation visit on 7/31/25 certification rep observed a total of 20 children in the dragon fly classroom unclothed, Staff #1 and #2 did not provide a private system for changing the children's clothes that is appropriate and allows for privacy.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the right and left side of the preschool room walls; holes on the wall were observed in the right side of the room. Chip paint was observed in left wall of the older toddler A classroom. Chip paint was observed in the left wall of the infant classroom.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection certification rep read thermometer in the infant room at 60 F at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Dec 2, 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
Certification rep observed Staff #2 was not in the classroom with her group of children leaving staff #1 out of ratio working alone with a total of 12 children exceeding the maximum group size for young toddlers in a mixed age group, the youngest child in age was 1 years old. Certification rep observed staff #3 working alone with a total of 9 children the youngest child was 2.5 years of age.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed High School Diploma was not in record.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed a bleach bottle left out on the sink counter in both older toddler classrooms.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 16, 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 certification rep observed chip paint in the older toddler classroom left side of the wall.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed handwashing signs on each toilet and above each sink in the preschool and toddler classroom were not posted.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed date of last Influenza vaccine on record was 10/24/2020.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Two staff has to be present with the group of 5 ranging in age from infants to young toddlers.
At the time of the complaint investigation observed 3 young toddlers and 2 infants with staff #1 in Infant room.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/23 observed two children in Preschool room playing with blocks on the top of 19 stackable cots while staff person #1 was behind a divider with her back to children and was not able to see, direct, and assess children, who climbed the cots.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
At the time of the complaint investigation, provider did not notify Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 24 hours about child #1, who was in care at the facility and received emergency room treatment. Written report was not sent to Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 72 hours after emergency room treatment.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.24(a)/3270.191 · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, there were no designated person to provide immediate access to children and staff files. Upon request, files of staff person #1, #2, and #3 were not provided.
Corrected by Jun 30, 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.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 received emergency plan training.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
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: Staff Person #4 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. Staff Person #4 and #5 must be removed from child care position by close of business. PA child abuse clearance must be obtained before staff person #4 may resume a child care position. Complete PA State police clearance must be obtained before staff person #5 may resume a child care position.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of provisional hire staff person #4 did not include complete child abuse clearance, disclosure statement of staff person #4 did not include the date and witness signature. File of staff person #5 did not include complete state police clearance. The results of PA State police clearance on file were still pending. Provisional hire period for staff person #5 ended on 6/14/23. File of staff person #6 did not include Disclosure Statement.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- 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.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of experience required prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 30, 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.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 15, 2025 inspection noted: “Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed, staff person #-1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of their date of hire of…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 31, 2025 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation visit on 7/31/25 certification rep observed a total of 20 children in the dragon fly classroom unclothed, Staff #1 and #2 did n…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 31, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the right and left side of the preschool room walls; holes on the wall were observed in t…” — what has changed since then?
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