Description:
Children of America provides educational daycare in Doylestown, PA. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/24/19, there was no written proof of a recent physical in the file for facility children #1 or #2. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current physical will be requested for child #1 and child #2. Written proof will be on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the files for facility child #2 did not have signed permission for minor first-aid or emergency medical care on 7/24/19. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The forms will be signed and kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/24/19, the file for staff #2 did not have written proof of education to support their position of an AGS. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have written proof of education on file at all times. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fie for staff #3 did not have two written references at the time of inspection on 7/24/19. Correction Required: 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have two written references on file at all times. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The CPSL (state police) requirements in the file for staff #1 was not cleared for employment in a child care facility. Correction Required: 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 # -- 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. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will be supervised at all times. Staff #1 will request a clearance for staff in a child care position. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/24/19, the file for staff #2 did not have written proof (diploma) of education to support their position in the file on site at the facility. 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.An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will have a copy of their diploma on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE TEACHER SHELF IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM WAS TALL AND SLIGHTLY WOBBLY AND COULD POSE A TIPPING HAZZARD. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE TEACHER SHELF WILL BE MOUNTED SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE A TIPPING HAZZARD. ALL NEW FURNITURE WILL BE EVALUATED TO SEE IF IT COULD POSE A TIPPING HAZZARD. MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WILL BE REVIEWED AS WELL. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DAILY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES HAD NOT BEEN CREATED FOR THE BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A DAILY SCHEDULE WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR THE BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND IT WILL BE POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE.. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS NOT AWARE OF HOW MANY TOTAL CHILDREN WERE PRESENT IN THE CLASSROOM, AND THEREFORE COULD NOT CORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE ASSIGNED CHILDREN IN THE PRIMARY CARE GROUP. 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.) A NAME CARD SYSTEM WILL BE CREATED AND WILL BE REVIEWED WITH ALL STAFF TO ENSURE STAFF ALWAYS KNOW THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PRESENT IN A CLASSROOM, AND ARE AWARE OF WHO IS IN THEIR PRIMARY CARE GROUP. IF A STAFF PERSON COMES INTO A CLASSROOM TO GIVE A BREAK ETC, THE PERSON WHO IS LEAVING WILL HAND OFF THE PRIMARY CARE CARDS TO THE STAFF PERSON GIVING THE BREAK. THIS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT DURING TIMES OF STAFF OR CHILD TRANSITION, ALL CHILDREN WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A SPECIFIC STAFF PERSON. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. Correction Required: 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #2 WILL OBTAIN 2 WRITTEN REFERENCES TO KEEP ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. NEW STAFF FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQURED DOCUMENTATION IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AT THE INITIAL TIME OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 DID NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL-CHAPTER 3490. STAFF PERSON #1 (DATE OF HIRE-2/5/18) DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE AT THE FACILITY OF COMPLETING MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF PERSON #2 (DATE OF HIRE-6/1/18) AND STAFF PERSON #3 (DATE OF HIRE-6/12/18) DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE AT THE FACILITY OF COMPLETING THE FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 AND #3 may not work in a child care 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 #2 AND #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) AS OF 6/14/18, STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 WILL NOT SERVE IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AS PROVISIONAL STAFF AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 WILL GO TO A LOCATION TO HAVE FINGERPRINTS TAKEN AND WILL ONLY RETURN AS PROVISIONAL STAFF WHEN DOCUMENTATION OF THIS IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #1 WILL COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING BY 6/18/18, AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. ALL NEW STAFF WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON FILE AT THE FACILITY, ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT, AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE AGS POSITION THAT WAS BEING PERFORMED. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #2 WILL SUBMIT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO QUALIFY FOR THE AGS POSITION. THIS WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION ON FILE AT THE FACILITY, ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT, TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY ARE PERFORMING. |
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| 2018-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSEPCTION, THE GATE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE HAS FENCING AT THE BOTTOM THAT IS IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO WIRE STICKING OUT. THE RED SPRINKLER ON THE SPLASH PAD HAS AN AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT. 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.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 WIRE FENCING ON THE OUTDOOR GATE WILL BE REPAIRED BY BENDING THE WIRE BACK INTO PLACE SO IT IS NOT A SAFETY HAZZARD. THE CHIPPED AREA ON THE RED SPRINKLER WILL BE RE-PAINTED. ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SURFACES WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR, FREE FROM VISIBLE HAZZARDS, AND THAT THERE ARE NO AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT. |
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| 2018-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A CRIB IN THE INFANT ROOM THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR A SPECIFIC CHILD. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CRIB WILL BE LABELED FOR A SPECIFIC CHILD. ALL REST EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A SPECIFIC CHILD, AND WILL ONLY BE USED BY THAT CHILD. |
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| 2018-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM DID NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER TO INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE IS 45 DEGREES OR BELOW. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A THERMOMETER WILL BE PURCHASED AND PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR SO THE TEMPERATURE CAN BE MONITORED. ALL REFRIGERATORS IN THE FACILITY WILL HAVE A THERMOMETER SO TEMPERATURE CAN BE MONITORED. |
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