Abc Childrens Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-10 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-05-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-01-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 7/3/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment. Health assessment for staff #1 is on file. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has an updated health assessment/TB test on file. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had a state police clearance dated 1/29/20 and updated 2/26/25, child abuse clearance dated 2/6/20 and updated 3/8/25, and an FBI clearance dated 3/13/20 and updated on 3/25/25, all of which are greater than 60 months between updates. Clearances for staff #2 are up to date and on file. Staff person #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 4/4/20 and updated 4/8/25, which is greater than 60 months. Clearances for staff #3 are up to date and on file. Staff #4 had a child abuse clearance dated 2/14/20 and updated 2/24/25 and an FBI clearance dated 2/30/20 and updated 2/14/25, both of which were updated greater than 60 months apart. Clearances for staff #4 are up to date and on file. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have up to date clearances on file. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A fire drill was observed to have been completed on 8/20/24 and again on 10/30/24, which is greater than 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC will conduct a fire drill at least once every 60 days. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Fire detection testing was observed to be greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 9/13/24-10/30/24 and 12/13/24-1/28/25. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC will set off the fire alarm at least one time every 30 days. |
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| 2024-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Honey Bee room and the Firefly room sorting bins were observed accessible to children with pom-pom balls that were measured as less than an inch in diameter. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Choke tubes were purchased and are in all toddler classrooms to ensure that anything measuring less than an inch in diameter are removed from the classroom. All Pom-pom balls measuring less than an inch are removed from the classroom. |
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| 2024-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: In the Honey Bee room, two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children. In the Firefly room, two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children. In the Caterpillar room two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members have been assigned primary care groups. |
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| 2024-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 11/3/21 and updated 5/14/24, which is greater than 24 months. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has an updated health assessment |
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| 2024-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 completed Pediatric CPR/First aide on 3/8/24, which is greater than 90 days from employment. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current CPR/First Aide Training |
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| 2024-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a state police clearance dated 8/18/18 and updated 12/15/23, an FBI clearance dated 8/27/18 and updated 12/19/23, and a Child Abuse clearance dated 8/18/18 and updated 12/15/23, all of which were renewed greater 60 months from the expiration of the previous. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has up to date clearances. |
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| 2024-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were observed to be documented as completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 9/7/23-11/20/23 and 11/20/23-1/26/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be completed on or before 60 days of the last drill. (ex: our last drill was completed on 6/27/24, so our next drill will be conducted on or before 8/26/24). |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were found to have not completed the one-hour health and safety update by the December off 2022 deadline. Both staff did complete the training before inspection. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider completed the training when found to be delinquent. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the hallway cubbies between Grasshopper and Firefly classrooms, A&D diaper cream was observed in a cubby at child level. In the Llama room, the cupboard under the sink was observed to be unlocked, and contained cleaning materials, such as Ajax liquid soap. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lock on the cabinet was secured. Parent was informed and the ointment removed. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Firefly Room, the drywall tape at the ceiling was observed to be coming down. In the Caterpillar room the diaper pad was observed to have cracking and tears. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The drywall tape will be repaired. Diaper pad was replaced. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the Caterpillar Room the wall near the corner above the pack and play was observed to have a gouge. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gouge will be repaired. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.117(a) - Released only to parent or designee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.117(a) Description: Released only to parent or designee Noncompliance Area: File for Child #1 contained no designated / authorized release individuals Correction Required: A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent completed the section for 'authorized release individuals'. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: Files for children #3, #4 and #5 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccine, with no parental exemption statement present. Child #2 file contained no immunization record at all. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 and #5 are no longer at facility. Child #3 did have the influenza vaccine but it wasn't on his immunization record. Child #2s parents submitted a note for the child's file. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff file for staff #4 did not contain health and safety training completed until past 90 days of hire. Correction Required: 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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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed training. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff file for Staff #1 contained no evidence of a health assessment or TB test at time of hire. The health assessment was one month after time of hire and the TB test was 4 months, 3 weeks after time of hire. Staff file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment more than 23 months old at time of hire, and the TB test on record was 4 months, 3 weeks after time of hire. Staff file for Staff #4 contained a health assessment and TB dated nearly 6 months after time of hire. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained her TB test. Staff #2 obtained physical and TB test |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of experience in child care. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained hours of experience for Staff #1. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of Pediatric First and CPR until after 90 from date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed training. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff files for staff members #1 and #3 contained completed mandated reporter training obtained more than 90 days from time of hire. Staff members #3 and #4 files were observed to contain the following: #3 State police clearance obtained three months after time of hire. #4 FBI clearance was observed to be a Department of Education clearance. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All mandated reporter training was completed. FBI clearance for DHS was obtained. Staff #4 is no longer employed. |
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