Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › PA › Springfield › Life Discovery School Of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield PA 19064 · License #CER-00242081 · Center · Child Care Center
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
When they operate
Ages served
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, Room 7 was in use and is not on the facility's capacity.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, gloves were missing from the first aid kit in Room 3 and scissors were missing from the first aid kit in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, special needs and medication was not listed on the emergency contact of child #1.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.
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
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kits in the Older Toddlers and Preschool rooms were missing scissors.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash can lid in the Infant room was broken.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there were broken plastic bin lids with sharp corners in the Pre-K room and Preschool room. The Fisher Price toy car garage, animal hospital, farmhouse, toy kitchen "burners" and Playskool tree house in the Preschool room were dirty. The doors and "burner" of the toy kitchen in the Young Toddlers room were dirty. The plexiglass in the Emergency crib in the Infants room was dirty.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2 and #3 did not include the release person's name, address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 12-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, toxins were in a basket on top of the shelves containing children's toys, upon entrance to the Pre-K room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the OT middle room was missing tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the YT room to the far left were dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the pack 'n plays in the YT room to the far left were dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not list the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an emergency contact form in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an updated financial agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the immunization for child # 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 did not have an influenza immunization in year 2022 or 2023. Also, the files for child # 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, did not have an exemption letter.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A PA STATE POLICE CLEARNCE AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A TB SCREENEING AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #2 HAD A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN OR PROHIBIT A STAFF PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN AND POSTED PLAN THAT APPROPRIATELY DETERMINED THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
AT THE TIMEOF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASENFOR THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.