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Advent Lutheran Church Of West Chester
1601 Green Ln, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00252996 · Group Child Care Home
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 436-0807
- Website
- www.adventwc.net
- Address
- 1601 Green Ln, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.26(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing an up to date emergency plan training in the file.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 and #4 CPR certificates are not approved.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2026
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 # 5may not work in a childcare 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 5 disclosure was not signed by a witness.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3280.76 · 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the drop ceiling needing repair.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.113(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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed children walking into the room without the staff present for a min or two and was able to talk to the children for a good bit of time before the staff walked in the room behind the children.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2026
- Violation
3280.151(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a TB shot record in the file.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3280.192(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #5 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2026
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #2 file, child #2 was missing the release person number and the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 1 was missing experience in the file.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 1 missing 12 hours of professional development hours, staff # 2 was missing 8 hours of professional development hours, staff # 3 was missing 12 hours of professional development hours and staff #4 was missing 6 hours of professional development hours\.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 childcare 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed that staff files staff # 2 is missing a date on the disclosure and staff #4 was missing the actual criminal results in the file.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #1's file child # 1 was missing information on disability if applicable.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing their TB record in the file.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 1 and # 3 were both missing a pediatric first aid CPR by a PQUAS certified trainer in the file.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 file was missing the 10-hour health and safety training.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.131(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. children #1, #3 and #5 were missing health reports in the file.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files and observed staff #1 and #2 both missing a signed emergency plan training in their files.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the programs emergency plan and did not see the section that address the plans for continuity of care.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed outlets with no protective covers near the wall facing the gym.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children # 2, #5 and #6 were all missing the policy number on the emergency contact form this area was left blank. children # 5 and #6 were missing the health insurance information this information was not provided.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 4 is missing an updated health assessment.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files. Child #1 and # 2 both were missing the flu shot with no letter if exemption in the file.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a sippy cup without a label on it in the was occupied with children.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the file of staff person #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 2/3/23 to complete the mandated reported training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person#1, staff person # 1may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/19/15.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not have the phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not have the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact form of child #5 did not have the child's policy number.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/18/23, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(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 1/18/23, the emergency contact forms of child #1, #2, and #5 were not updated and signed by a parent with in a 6 month period. The emergency contact form of child #1 was dated 4/1/22. The emergency contact form of child #2 was not dated. The emergency contact form of child #5 was dated 4/8/22.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(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.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff persons 1 through 5 did not have documented training regarding the emergency plan.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Violation
3280.33(c) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, one or more facility persons were not competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, the women's bathroom had a can of Microban sanitation spray on the bathroom sink.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
- Violation
3280.75(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.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, the first aid kit did not have tape or tweezers.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- Violation
3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff person #1 did not have an individual file.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
- Violation
3280.192(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.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff persons 2 and 4 did not have an educational transcript or diploma signed by the a representative of the educational entity.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2022
- Violation
3280.192(3)/3280.192(4) · 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. 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.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff persons 4 and 5 did not have a health assessment in their file which included a tuberculin skin test result. Staff person #2 did not have documentation showing completion of mandated reporter training in their file. Staff person #5 did not have documentation showing completion of mandated reporter training or an NSOR certificate in their file.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, staff person #4 did not have documentation of completion of health and safety training in their file.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
- Violation
3280.24(a)/3280.171(c) · 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. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During a renewal inspection on 12/8/21, the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access regulations 3280 electronically or the how to contact the regional child care office. Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 11, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing an up to date emergency plan training in the file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 7, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed child #2 file, child #2 was missing the release person number and the release person addre…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 16, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files and observed staff #1 and #2 both missing a signed emergency plan traini…” — what has changed since then?
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