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Trinity Christian Academy
1400 Buck Rd, Southampton PA 18966 · License #CER-00250260 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (267) 685-0216
- Address
- 1400 Buck 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 78 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 was not in record.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Pediatric first Aid and CPR training was not conducted by a PQUAS certified trainer.
Corrected by Jan 17, 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed FBI clearance in record is expired, date of expiration:12/31/19.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
During the renewal inspection certification rep read the water temperature in the pre-k count 1 classroom at 118 F.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
- 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 brown stained ceiling tiles in the hallway area of the building.
Corrected by Dec 26, 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed staff #2 did not complete One Hour Health and Safety training. Staff #2 was observed to be working unsupervised with a total of 7 children, youngest child 3 years of age during the renewal inspection.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
- 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.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Staff #1 did not have an NSOR clearance in record, start date: 10/9/2023. Staff #1 was observed to be working with children unsupervised with a total of 6 children, youngest of age 2, at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
- 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 and #2 record and observed verification of experience not in record.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
- 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 #2 record and observed test date of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis missing on the Physical Examination form.
Corrected by Dec 20, 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, a policy and procedure of the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons #1 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid and CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in the training topic.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed a rust on the metal stall divider next to the sink in Room 4 bathroom. Observed rust on the top of the red metal cabinet in Room 6&7. At the time of inspection observed wooden fence that was broken and had rotten wood. The top of the table on the outdoor play space had part of the sharp wood with splinters that was slightly raised above and was a visible hazard.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
- 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 observed that handwashing signs with the requirement to wash hands after toileting and before eating were not posted at the sink in the Room #5 and #3.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
At the time of the inspection, the wood chips around the swings on the outdoor playground were measured 5.5 inches in depth which is not adequate surface covering.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
- Violation
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).
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 included OCDEL-approved assessment tool that was conducted more than 6 months ago. The Once scale assessment for child #2 was from 2/9/22. Record of child #3 did not include service report/OCDEL-approved assessment.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 15, 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, emergency contact information was not updated in each child care space.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 included mandated reporter training from 9/7/16 that was conducted more than 5 years ago. File of staff person #2 included PA Child Abuse History Clearance and PSP Criminal History Clearance for volunteer purposes. Staff #2 was observed working with children and being counted in ratio.
Corrected by Jan 3, 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 a light switch in Room #4 without a switch plate that is a visible hazard since the wire is accessible to chidlren; the carpet in Room #8 was ripped at the seam and frayed posing a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that the red preschool vinyl sofa in Room #4 was ripped, exposing the filling which was hazardous to children in care.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that a temperature in the refrigerator with a gallon of milk and a lunchbag located in Room #8 was 50° F.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of renewal inspection, an agreement of child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2021
- 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, a health report of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2021
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #4 from 12/5/19 was conducted more that 24 months ago.
Corrected by Jan 3, 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 of staff person #1 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 Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nurses and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
At the time of renewal inspection observed seven bottles located in the refrigerator in Toddler room that were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age. 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/staff person #2 did not include verification of age and two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility/staff person #2 did not include verification of education/experience prior to service at the facility, and trainings following the outset of service at the facility.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include a written report of initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of renewal inspection, an emergency plan did not provided information about accommodation for toddlers.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2021
- 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 Jan 3, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance was not in record.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Pediatric first Aid and CPR training was not conducted by a PQUAS certified trainer.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 5, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection certification rep read the water temperature in the pre-k count 1 classroom at 118 F.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error