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1015 N York Rd, Willow Grove PA 19090 · License #CER-00252346 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.162(c) · Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.
Staff person # 1 withheld food from a child that was not following directions and running around the classroom during mealtime.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have proof of education documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions as AGS's at facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
Disposition: Needs Verification
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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
During inspection, staff in room #1 did not wash and/or wipe off infant child's hands after diapering. In addition, staff in room #2 did not sanitize the changing table after diaper a young toddle child in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record as required per regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff person #3 did not have results from TB screening documented in their record at time of initial employment as required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff person in room#1 did not wash their hands after diapering child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At time of inspection, staff person #3, employed over 90 days did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training completed and documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person#4 only had 3 of the required 12 childcare training hours documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(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 # 1 & 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #1 & 2-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have a current state police clearance documented in their record. In addition, staff person #2 did not have required out of state clearances documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room #1 did not have a thermometer inside to determine the temperature as required.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(c) · 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. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1,2 and 3 did not have the address of release person documented on their children's emergency contact form. In addition, in rooms number #1 and #7, the emergency contact forms for all the children in care were not present in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
At time of inspection, it was observed that the parents of child #1 did not provide written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.