Childrens Developmental Program Inc - Quakertown PA Child Care Center

995 DOYLESTOWN PIKE , QUAKERTOWN PA 18951
(215) 536-7800

About the Provider

Description: Children's Developmental Program is a community preschool and early intervention center which operates under the philosophy that all children should be given the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. Children’s Developmental Program provides a developmentally appropriate environment where all children are welcomed and encouraged to develop friendships, independence and the skills they need to cope and function in their community. Children’ Developmental Program provides families with support, information and the assistance they need to become advocates for their children as they make transition through the educational system and grow into responsible members of our community. Children’s Developmental Program offers trainings, screenings and workshops to raise community awareness about the development and appropriate education of all young children. Children’s Developmental Program has opened its doors to all children of the community for preschool and childcare, but will also send staff into private preschools and childcare centers to assist child care providers with developmentally appropriate approaches, integrated therapy techniques and methods for dealing with challenging behaviors.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182809
  • Capacity: 94
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Quakertown Community
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-11-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION ON 11/18/19 IT WAS FOUND THAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, CHILD #1 WAS CONTAINED IN THE BATHROOM BY STAFF #1 TO KEEP CHILD #1 FROM HARMING THE OTHER CHILDREN. HALF DOOR WAS NOT LOCKED.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to COVID-19 closure, only able to talk over the phone to employee. Previous director spoke with employee prior to my start. I discussed violation and reviewed guidelines. Even though she did not lock doors and it is a half door it is still considered restricting child to a confined space. Staff member will view guidelines and take additional training once work starts again.
2019-10-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative reviewed several staff files. Staff # 1 (start date 8/19/19) did not have verification of emergency plan training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider stated that Staff # 1 completed emergency plan training but verification was not found. Provider reviewed emergency plan with staff # 1 during the time of inspection and provided written verification which was put in staff # 1 file. Provider will ensure 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. Verification of training will be kept on file.
2019-10-04 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed staff # 1 (classified as an aide) unsupervised in a classroom with 5 older toddlers.

Correction Required: An aide shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider put a GS in the classroom with staff # 1 and will ensure that any staff who are aides are always supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
2019-10-04 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed first aid kits in the 4/5 yr old room, pre-k counts room, and pre-k room that were on a low shelf that was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the first aid kits in each of the rooms to a location in each room that was not accessible to children.
2019-10-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed a hole in the wall in the block area of the pre-k room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair the hole in the wall and ensure that all damaged building surfaces are in good repair at all times.
2019-10-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/4/19 certification representative observed a peeled paint on the wall in the block area of the pre-k room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair the peeled paint and ensure that all paint is in good condition at all times.
2018-12-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 put scotch tape over the lips of child #1 for 30 seconds due to excessive talking and thereby degraded him in front of his peers.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will have a 60 day probation beginning November 27 and ending January 25, 2019 during which a minimum of 3 observations will occur. In addition, staff #1 will be permanently changed to another classroom. Trainings on dealing with stress and difficult behaviors will also be required.
2018-08-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of children #1, 2 and 3 were missing child service reports.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports or work sampling reports were completed for the files of children #1-3 and put in their files. Going forward, provider will ensure that all children files will have child service reports or other suitable assessments completed every 6 months.
2018-08-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file for staff #3 was missing proof of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of driver's license was put in the file of staff #1. Going forward, provider will ensure that proof of age is in all staff files at all times.
2018-08-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no verification that staff #2 had emergency plan training at time of initial hire.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator made sure that staff #2 had emergency plan training. Going forward, provider will ensure that all staff have emergency plan training at time of initial hire and annually thereafter.
2018-08-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #2 did not have proof of application for the FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain FBI clearance from staff #1 for her file. Going forward, provider will ensure that all staff files have copies of application for FBI clearance as well as the other two and when the final results come in, the papers will be in the files of each staff person.
2018-08-17 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 had a bachelor's degree but it was unknown what the major was and unable to determine her position.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
College transcript indicating group supervisor status was put in the file of staff #1. Going forward, all staff will have verification of education and experience prior to initial hire.
2018-08-17 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, several staff people did not have yearly, written evaluations by the director in their file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that written evaluations of staff persons will be completed annually.
2018-03-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 3/22/18, STAFF #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT SHE FLICKED CHILD #1 ON THE RIGHT CHEEK.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF CHILD #1 WITHOUT ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER PRESENT. STAFF #1 WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUSING ON DEALING WITH STRESS IN CHILD CARE. SHOULD ANY OTHER INCIDENT OCCUR WITH ANY CHILD, STAFF #1 WILL BE DISMISSED IMMEDIATELY. MANAGEMENT WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND SUPPORT CLASSROOMS WHEN EXTREME BEHAVIOR SITUATIONS ARISE.
2017-08-23 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/17, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM BELONGING TO CHILD #3 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DIRECTOR OBTAINED AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FROM THE OFFICE. A COPY WAS MADE AND PLACED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE THE CHILD WAS RECEIVING CARE. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENT WITH CHILDREN IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE THEY ARE RECEIVING CARE.

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