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Home › PA › Spring City › Ducklings Early Learning Center
621 Bridge St, Spring City PA 19475 · License #CER-00251478 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There was an outlet uncovered in the doodlebugs classroom on the right wall and in the firefly's classroom next to the cots.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A child was left unsupervised while going to the bathroom in the Doodlebugs classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, there was chipped paint on the right lower wall next to the exit in the Crickets classroom, on the wall to the right of fridge in Ladybugs classroom, below exit sign in the rear of the Honeybees classroom and chipped paint around the socket on the left wall in the Fireflies classroom
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
As reported in the self reported incident, staff person #1 was observed pulling a child by their ear to move them closer to her.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
Child #1 was left alone in the Crickets classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
Facility did not have an incident report on file for child #1 and did not give parents an incident report detailing the accident.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 conducted on 12/19/23, there was a basket containing hand sanitizer and diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Honeybees classroom. In the Fireflies classroom, there was a bottle of contact solution in an open cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, in the Doodlebugs classroom, the emergency contact forms of child #2-6 were not updated with in a 6 month period. The emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #2 9/5/22, child #3 11/9/22, child #4 10/25/22, child #5 11/10/22, and child # 6 1/19/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, child #1 had a bottle of expired Benadryl dated 11/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection on 2/1/23, a wooden cabinet/cubby located in the Dragonflies rooms labeled as the "dress-up center" was observed. The cabinet/cubby was not anchored to the wall and can pose a potential tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 (hire date 10/11/21) did not have the DHS FBI clearance and is beyond the provisional hire period. Staff #1 must be removed from care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written parental consent for the epi-pen that was in the classroom for child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of Staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment of her suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, fire drills were completed 6/24/21, 9/24/21, and 12/10/21, which does not meet the requirement for every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the fire alarm was tested 6/24/21, 9/24/21, and 12/10/21, which does not meet the requirement for testing every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.