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Care Center Foundation
127 S Matlack St, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00242240 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 436-6226
- Website
- carecenterfoundation.org/
- Address
- 127 S Matlack St, 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
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 49 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the infant room on the green and yellow wall.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the fee amount and the date the fee to be paid.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #2, #4 and #5 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #2 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing an updated financial agreement.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing the consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(a) · A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through to conducted staff to child ratio. The toddlers were in the outside area. The certification representative observed an old child who appeared to be with her mother supervising the children. The certification representative requested the file of the child after being told the child was a 14.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed staff # 5 file, staff # 5 was missing and updated CPR certificate in the file.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(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 the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing documented experience in the file
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(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 allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were both missing current health assessments in their file. Staff # 4 was missing TB records. in the file
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 #4 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing a disclosure in the file. Staff #5 was missing a child abuse clearance, FBI results, criminal results, and mandated reporting clearance in the file.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative requested to view (1 through 5) Content of records for all new staff, staff # 1, staff #3 were missing both references.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan did not include the method to contact the parents. The plan also did not include the method to contact the parents to inform them that the emergency has ended.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were all missing the emergency plan training.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing fire safety in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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 #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a mandated reporter training in their file. Staff # 2 was missing a disclosure statement in the file. Staff #3, #5 and #7 were missing a criminal record in the file. Staff #1 and # 3 was missing an FBI result in the file. Staff #3 and #6 were the NSOR clearance in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were missing completed financial agreements in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 #3, and #4 were missing an complete emergency contact form in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 5 was missing consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #5 were both missing the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked the emergency travel before the children left for a walking excursion and did not see a written plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Inside the bag.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #4 health assessment, was missing a signature.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file children #3 and #4 were both missing immunized statuses according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have a health assessment or a TB shot record in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2 and #5 were missing the consent for administering minor first aid. child #5 was also missing consent for walking, transportation.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(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 the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 and #7 were all missing verification of experience.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing two references in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(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 has a cpr that was not taken by a PQUAS certified trainer.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the plans for lockdown.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 #1 was missing health and safety in the file as well as 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the written letter that was sent to the local traffic authority to notify them of the hours of operation and streets that will be used when picking up and dropping off children.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2024
- Violation
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 9/20/23, there was disinfectant cleaner and hand sanitizer on top of the paper towel dispenser in the pre-k bathroom, sanitizer spray on the counter in pre-k classroom, and hand sanitizer on the cubbie in the pre-k classroom.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, there were toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the infant room.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
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.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, it was verified that an incident report had not been given to the parent on the same day of the incident.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection dated 8/22/2022, certification representative observed that there was paint peeling in Pre-K room on the wall near the counter, in Head Start Room 1 behind the rocker, and in Head Start Room 2 near the kitchen doorway.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
The classrooms on the second floor have windows that can be opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 3, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the infant room on the green an…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 27, 2024 inspection noted: “During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed staff # 5 file, staff # 5 was missing and updated CPR certificate in the fi…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 1, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error