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Best Friends Forever
965 Street Rd, Southampton PA 18966 · License #CER-00255422 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (215) 355-2555
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- Address
- 965 Street Rd, 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 59 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
Volunteer person #1 did not have name, address and telephone number in a record.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- 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.
Volunteer person #1 did not receive initial training regarding the emergency plan.
Corrected by May 13, 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 # - 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 the renewal inspection volunteer person #1 did not obtain NSOR, FBI, State Police and Child Abuse clearances. Volunteer signed disclosure statement was not signed and in record. Volunteer person #1 was observed working with children in the preschool classroom.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Volunteer person #1 did not obtain health assessment prior to volunteering with children in a classroom.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the renewal inspection provider did not have an individual record for volunteer person #1.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- 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.
Volunteer person #1 did not obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain bandages
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period; date of last agreement in record: 6/23/23.
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Physical examination form in record was not up to date; date of physical form in record: 3/30/22.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 2 must be removed from child care position by close of business. FBI clearance and NSOR certificate must be obtained before facility person #2 may resume a child care position.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #2 did not include complete FBI clearance and NSOR Certificate. Facility person #2 is not a provisional hire.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include an updated influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1-#4.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #5 was not reviewed every 6 months, agreement of child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-months period. Agreement of child #1 was last updated on 8/25/22.
Corrected by Jun 16, 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider served food using Styrofoam plates and bowls.
Corrected by Jun 7, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed 1 ceiling tile in Pirate Ship room had a visible sign of water damage. On Preschool playground observed sharp tree stump protruding the protective surface which is a visible hazard.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- 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.
At the time of inspection, file for staff person #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- 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.
At the time of inspection, file for staff member #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #2 did not include influenza, HIB and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP, immunization record of child #3 did not include influenza and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP . A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #2 and #3.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
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.
At the time of inspection, the file of facility person #4 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
- 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 renewal inspection, file of facility person #4 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2022
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Volunteer person #1 did not have name, address and telephone number in a record.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 25, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain bandages” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 14, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #2 did not include complete FBI clearance and NSOR Certificate. Facility person #2 is not a provision…” — what has changed since then?
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