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Children Of America Southampton Llc
345 KNOWLES AVE BEHIND GIANT SUPERMARKET, Southampton PA 18966 · License #CER-00256098 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 322-1326
- Website
- www.childrenofamerica.com
- Address
- 345 KNOWLES AVE BEHIND GIANT SUPERMARKET, Southampton PA 18966 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 163 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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. THE REGIONAL OFFCIE WILL PUT IN A REFERRAL WITH THE REGIONAL KEY FOR ALL STAFF TO RECIVE SUPERVISION TRAINING.VERIFICATION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE ONCE ALL STAFF HAVE COMPLETED THE TRAIINING.
During a complaint investigation it was found Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not provide a private system for children to change their clothes that is appropriate, allows for privacy and supervision of the children.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- 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 # 1may 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record was expired.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.76/3270.82(i) · 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. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
During complaint investigation certification representative observed the following Preschool 1: Floors and rugs were visibly unclean. Preschool 2: Floors, rugs, and bathroom were observed to be visibly unclean; A bottle was observed on the floor beneath a table unclean and trash can was observed without a lid.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4 in their crib napping on boppy pillows during nap time in the infant room.
Corrected by May 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 spanked the child #1 on buttocks while taking the child to the bathroom with pants and diaper still on.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
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.
During complaint investigation certification rep verified staff #1 and #2 left behind child #1 outside on the playground unsupervised.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #3 will have until 9/4/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #3, staff person #1 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 and #3 did not obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Staff #1 and #3 was observed working alone with children.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · 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. 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #3, #4 and #5 record and observed staff #4 and #5 did not include acceptable verification of experience. Staff #4 and #5 records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 record did not include High School Diploma.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 grabbed/ moved child's legs forcibly during diapering changing procedure.
Corrected by May 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Staff #1 spoke/interacted with children angrily using harsh language.
Corrected by May 9, 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 did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant B classroom.
Corrected by Jun 6, 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1,2,3,4,5,6, and #7 record and observed verification of employment not in record prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 6, 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 #6 record and observed date of tb test read missing on the physical examination form.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5) · 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.
Emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Corrected by May 22, 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 record of staff person #8 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Apr 25, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1-10 did not include Pennsylvania health and safety 1 hour professional development training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.
Corrected by May 1, 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. Facility Person # 4 must be removed from child care position by close of business. Complete PA State Police Clearance must be obtained before facility person #4 may resume a child care position.
At the time of renewal inspection, PA State police clearance of staff person #4 was not complete and did not include record for control number.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection there were no written documentation that emergency drill was conducted annually.
Corrected by Apr 24, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink and /or diapering area in Twos, Pre-K A, Toddlers A, Pre-K B, Preschool II, Preschool I, and Infant A rooms.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in Pre-K B and Infant A rooms.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #3 had not been updated every 6 months as required.
Corrected by May 22, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #4 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 7/11/22.
Corrected by May 22, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by May 22, 2023
- 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 dated more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by May 22, 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.
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 May 10, 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 May 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included child abuse clearance for volunteer purpose, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate, file of staff person #4 did not include Disclosure Statement and PA Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours 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. 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- 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.
At the time of renewal, file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #9 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed Airwick Room Spray located on the shelf near the bathroom in Pre-K B room that was accessible to children. The label on the spray stated " Keep out of reach of children".
Corrected by May 10, 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 one section of vinyl baseboard near the bathroom in Preschool 3 room missing exposing old dry adhesive. This section of the wall is accessible to children and is a visible hazard.
Corrected by May 17, 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 renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #5 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #10 was not update by parent in writing once in a 6-months period. Emergency contact information of child #10 was last update on 9/7/21. 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 May 31, 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 #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 .
Corrected by May 17, 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include a written report of initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for staff person #11 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 in the Infant B Room.
Corrected by May 13, 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 staff person #2, #3, #4, #6, #9 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.31(e)(1)(ii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5, #8, #10, and #11 included certificates from training conducted by Southampton Admin, who is not licensed or certified professionally in the training topic. File of staff person #5, #8, #10, and #11 did not include 12 annual hours of child care training conducted by the entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topics.
Corrected by May 31, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed. Last letter to the local traffic authorities was dated 4/5/17.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation it was found Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not provide a private system for children to change their clothes that is appropriate,…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 10, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record was expired.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During complaint investigation certification representative observed the following Preschool 1: Floors and rugs were visibly unclean. Preschool 2: Floors, rugs,…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error