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215 Telford Pike, Telford PA 18969 · License #CER-00254281 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #3 did not have certification of training in the facilities emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have the verification of previous childcare experience to qualify them for the position they hold at facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
At the time of the inspection in the preschool room, there were at least two bottles not labeled with the children's names.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the emergency plan had not been updated in over 12 months time.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for watching children without supervision of at least an assistant group supervisor level staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and the financial agreement forms that had not been reviewed and updated in at least 6-months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
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 inspection the facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed serving the facility as an assistant group supervisor and their staff record did not include the verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility in order to qualify them for that position.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room had an inoperable lock and was being used to store toxic cleaning products.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 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.
At the time of the inspection two of the active nap mats (rest equipment) in the older toddler room were torn and had exposed foam.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 the day of the inspection in the room to the rear of the office there was a group of seven younger toddlers (1 year old) children observed for a short time in the care of a single staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: ratio. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
on the date of the inspection the staff person responsible for the infants was inside the changing area closet, with their back to the door while another one of the infants in their primary care group was in the main room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) · 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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.
On 4/19/23, at approx 12:45pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest were infants) while Staff #2 left the room to answer the door.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Continued Noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Continued noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
On 3/30/23. at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of annual training in the facility's emergency plan. The last emergency plan training was dated 8/23/21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children on the back kitchen wall.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, a first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the PS classroom. A first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in the facility's master files were updated within a six-month period. However, the emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care, were not updated accordingly.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the initial health assessment belonging to Staff #2 did not include results of a tuberculosis test obtained within 12 months prior to hire date. The tb test on file was dated on 11/27/19)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, two infants enrolled at the facility did not contain written feeding statements obtained from the parents giving formula and feeding schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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 3/30/23, at time of inspection, documentation that the facility's fire detection system located on the Young Toddler area is tested at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62 was not on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- 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.
On 3/31/22, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #3, a provisional hire, was observed working unsupervised by a permanent staff person in the PS classroom. Staff #3 file did not contain completed PA Criminal Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
On 3/31/22, Staff #2 was observed out of ratio with 8 children (youngest child was YT) on the outdoor play space while Staff #1 escorted a child inside to use the restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
On 3/31/22, an infant seating table was obstructing the alternate exit door located in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
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 3/31/22, five torn rest mats were observed in the PS/PK classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
On 3/31/22, lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods were observed unrefrigerated in the child cubby shelves located in the PS room and Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On 3/31/22, an annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
On 1/17/22, facility does not have a qualified director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(b)(5) · A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.
Facility Person #1 has been named as perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) · 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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.
On 10/22/21, at 10:19am, three YT were observed in the front child care space unsupervised by a staff person. The three children were standing together at the front door for approximately one minute before Staff #2 arrived in the child care space. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest child YT) in the back child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 10/22/21, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children in the back child care space
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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 10/22/21, two damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the back child care space, not secured in the ceiling. One was a plastic ceiling tile covering the light that is directly above where children were sitting for snack was observed in the back child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
On 10/22/21,certification representative observed Staff #1 changing a diaper. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed prior to sending the child with Staff #2. Also, the diaper surface was not sanitized after use.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
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.
On 9/15/21, facility was notified of a positive covid-19 test. On 9/20/21, facility was notified of a second positive covid-19 test. As of 9/23/21, the facility did not report either positive covid-19 tests to OCDEL. The facility did report both positive cases to other reporting agency, notified families, and implemented classroom closure/quarantine plans as required.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.