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First Childrens Academy
520 Street Rd, Southampton PA 18966 · License #CER-00251208 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 396-6600
- Address
- 520 Street Rd, Southampton PA 18966 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 479 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 28, 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed staff #1 record one reference letter in record, is not translated. Staff #2 and #3 two reference letters in record were not translated in record; cert rep was not able to read and verify nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- 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.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed continuity of operation was missing on the emergency plan.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection sink water temperature in the banana room and strawberry room read at 125 F.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- 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.
Staff #1 turned her back towards the child on the playground, leaving the child unsupervised and the child left the playground for a second time.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 grabbed the child harshly by his fore arms while dragging him back under the playground slide.
Corrected by Oct 11, 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: Facility Person 1 AND 2 # -- 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 HAVE LIVED OUTSIDE OF PENNSYLVANIA WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS AND DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES FROM THOSE STATES.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
DURING THE INSPECTION THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE KITCHEN.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
THE BOTTOM PURPLE PANEL WITH A CRAWL HOLE, ON THE PINK AND PURPLE PLAY EQUIPMENT, WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN - THE HOLE HAD ROUGH AND SHARP EDGES WHERE IT WAS BROKEN. THIS IS IN THE PRESCHOOL PLAY AREA THAT IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PLAY AREA CLOSEST TO THE BUILDING.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.51/3270.52 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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).
STAFF 1 HAD 12 CHILDREN (BASKETBALL AREA) AND STAFF 2 AND 3 HAD 24 CHILDREN (AREA WITH THE TARP AND CLIMBER) - THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN BOTH AREAS DEFINED AS PRESCHOOL.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2021
- 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. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
THE PLAYGROUND IS A VERY LARGE AREA SURROUNDED BY A FENCE WHICH IS THEN DIVIDED INTO SMALLER AREAS ALSO GATED. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE L SHAPED PLAY AREA, THREE CHILDREN, WERE SEEN CLIMBING ON EQUIPMENT, ON OTHER SIDE OF AN OPEN GATE. - STAFF COULD NOT HEAR, DIRECT OR ASSESS THE ACTIVITY OF THE CHILDREN DUE TO THE DISTANCE. THE OTHER LENGTH OF THE L RUNS ALMOST ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL -THERE WAS NOTHING TO PHYSICALLY PREVENT CHILDREN FROM GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL AND AROUND THE CORNER OUT OF THE SIGHT OF THE TEACHERS CHILDREN WERE ALSO SEEN ON THE MIDDLE PLAY AREA, CLIMBING ON A RIPPED TARP (MAKE FOR BLOCKING OUT THE SUN) THEN LAYING ON IT LIKE A HAMMMOCK - THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 CHILDREN LAYING DOWN AFTER CLIMBING UP & ONE CHILD CLIMBING OVER THE OVER TO LAY DOWN.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- 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. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of two months after DHS approves the documentation format.
THE PLAYGROUND IS A VERY LARGE AREA SURROUNDED BY A FENCE WHICH IS THEN DIVIDED INTO SMALLER AREAS ALSO GATED. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE L SHAPED PLAY AREA, THREE CHILDREN, WERE SEEN CLIMBING ON EQUIPMENT, ON OTHER SIDE OF AN OPEN GATE. - STAFF COULD NOT HEAR, DIRECT OR ASSESS THE ACTIVITY OF THE CHILDREN DUE TO THE DISTANCE. THE OTHER LENGTH OF THE L RUNS ALMOST ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL -THERE WAS NOTHING TO PHYSICALLY PREVENT CHILDREN FROM GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL AND AROUND THE CORNER OUT OF THE SIGHT OF THE TEACHERS CHILDREN WERE ALSO SEEN ON THE MIDDLE PLAY AREA, CLIMBING ON A RIPPED TARP (MAKE FOR BLOCKING OUT THE SUN) THEN LAYING ON IT LIKE A HAMMMOCK - THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 CHILDREN LAYING DOWN AFTER CLIMBING UP & ONE CHILD CLIMBING OVER THE OVER TO LAY DOWN.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2021
- 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times..
THE PLAYGROUND IS A VERY LARGE AREA SURROUNDED BY A FENCE WHICH IS THEN DIVIDED INTO SMALLER AREAS ALSO GATED. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE L SHAPED PLAY AREA, THREE CHILDREN, WERE SEEN CLIMBING ON EQUIPMENT, ON OTHER SIDE OF AN OPEN GATE. - STAFF COULD NOT HEAR, DIRECT OR ASSESS THE ACTIVITY OF THE CHILDREN DUE TO THE DISTANCE. THE OTHER LENGTH OF THE L RUNS ALMOST ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL -THERE WAS NOTHING TO PHYSICALLY PREVENT CHILDREN FROM GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL AND AROUND THE CORNER OUT OF THE SIGHT OF THE TEACHERS CHILDREN WERE ALSO SEEN ON THE MIDDLE PLAY AREA, CLIMBING ON A RIPPED TARP (MAKE FOR BLOCKING OUT THE SUN) THEN LAYING ON IT LIKE A HAMMMOCK - THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 CHILDREN LAYING DOWN AFTER CLIMBING UP & ONE CHILD CLIMBING OVER THE OVER TO LAY DOWN.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesti…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 7, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed staff #1 record one reference letter in record, is not translated. Staff #2 and #3 two refere…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 28, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed continuity of operation was missing on the emergency plan.” — what has changed since then?
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