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210 W Woodland Ave, Springfield PA 19064 · License #CER-00240834 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #2, #3 and #7 did not specify the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3 and #7 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include signed parental consent for swimming.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was no DHS contact information posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
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.
On 6-5-2025, it was verified that children were not being supervised properly by staff persons #1, #2 and #3 causing an incident to occur.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not include a staff evaluation within a 12-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1 and #2 did not include agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include signed consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the release person's name, address or phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #3 and #4 did not include initial health reports.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admissions was not included in the records of children #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not have an arrival time listed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, Staff persons #1 and #3 walked from one building to another with 31 children in care. Staff persons #2 and #3 were observed in the outdoor play space with 40+ children in care. Staff person #3 was observed taking children to the bathroom and stood in the hallway supervising children, while the children in the bathroom were unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have the date of admission listed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 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 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #4, #6, #11, #13 and #14 did not have agreement forms in file. The agreement forms of children #3, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #15, #16, #17 and #19 needed to be updated.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1 and #18 did not have health assessments on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. Also, the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(b)/3270.31(c) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were under the age of 18 and had not documentation of being enrolled in an approved training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
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 child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have an influenza immunization in the last year. Also, there were no exemption letters on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have an evacuation map posted .
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTIN THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.