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FLORAL VALE BLVD SERVING NEWTOWN, YARDLEY, LANGHORN, Yardley PA 19067 · License #CER-00245334 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 only had Pediatric CPR and first Aid training that was past the expiration date on their CPR/First aid card, on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
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At the time of the inspection, it was observed that Staff 1 was alone with 7 preschool age children. Staff 1 did not have a PQAS approved Pediatric CPR and First aid training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Child 1 did not a current health report (last one dated 10/15/22) on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Child 2 did not have proof of a current flu immunization nor a letter of exemption, on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
Staff 1 did not have proof of a current health assessment on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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 renewal inspection certification rep observed the young toddler classroom first aid kit and the pre-k 1 classroom first aid kit and observed it did not contain required items: the younger toddler classroom first aid kit a tweezer and bandages were missing from the first aid kit. In the pre-k 1 classroom gauze tape and tweezers were missing from the first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 certification rep observed chip paint to the right of the entrance doorway wall and inside the classroom back wall on the right side of the lower sink in the younger toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During renewal inspection certification representative observed ripped edges on the infant crib mat in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(e) · Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a child sleeping in a crib without a crib sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the two refrigerator thermometer readings in the one refrigerator at 45 F and 50 F degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1)/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. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 file and observed name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is missing on the emergency contact form. Certification rep observed Child #1 was also missing fee to be charged per day or per week on the fee agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
Certification rep observed staff #2 file and observed initial 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 missing on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Certification rep reviewed staff#1 file and observed only one out of the two nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICOUS LOCATION IN THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2021
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 DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UNUSED OUTLETS UNDER THE WINDOW IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THEM.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
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.
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, BOTTLES OF SUNSCREEN WERE LOCATED IN THE GREEN CUBBIES AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN INTHE PRE-K CLASSROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
ON, DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WINDOW SCREEN IN THE PRE - K CLASSROM LOCATED NEAR THE TAN METAL CLOSET HAS A WHOLE IN IT.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, BOTTLES LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM (ROOM #1) AND THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM (ROOM #2) WERE NOT LABLED.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
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). 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.
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED AN NSOR WITH THE INCORRECT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 CONTAINED AN OUTDATED DISCLOSURE STATMENT THAT WAS LAST SIGNED BACK IN 1996
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Category: background checks. 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 DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ROOM #4 - THE AREAS UNDER THE CHANGING TABLES LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE BATHROOM WERE DIRTY. ROOM #5 - THE LOWER WALL BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CLASSROOM WAS DAMAGED AND THE WALL AROUND AND UNDER THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE CLASSROOM BATHROOM WAS DIRTY AND STAINED. ROOM #8 - THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CLASSROOM WAS DAMAGED. THE CLASSROOM WINDOW SEALS WERE DIRTY AND DUSTY.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO STEP STOOL PRESENT IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM #8.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENT WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING WERE NOT PRESENT OVER THE CLASSROOM SINKS IN ROOM #2 AND ROOM #3.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN CLASSROOM #3, A BROOM, LOCATED BEHIND THE DOOR, WHICH LEAD TO THE OUTSIDE PLAY YARD, PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM FULLY OPENING.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR ENROLLED CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN UPDATED ADMINISTERED IMMUNIZATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
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.
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED ON THE FACILITY'S SCHOOL BUS DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP AND TWEEZERS.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINED A WRITTEN REFERENCE THAT WAS WRITTEN BY THEIR FAMILY MEMBER.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.