Community Educational Center - Doylestown PA Child Care Center

5151 COLD SPRING CREAMERY RD, DOYLESTOWN PA 18902
(215) 230-4100

About the Provider

Description: CEC provides personal attention to accommodate your individual family needs.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181003
  • Capacity: 162
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Central Bucks - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • 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
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTSIDE PLAY AREA HAD A BENCH WITH EXPOSED NAILS AND SPLINTERING WOOD. FOUR SECTIONS OF FENCING HAD SHARP/RUSTY EDGES ESPOSED AT THE BOTTOM.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE NAILS WILL BE HAMMERED INTO THE BENCH AND THE BENCH WILL BE REPAIRED OR NEW WOOD WILL BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING STRUCTURE TO COVER THE SPLINTERING WOOD. THE FENCING WILL BE REPAIRED SO THAT THE BOTTOM DOES NOT HAVE SHARP/RUSTY METAL AT THE BOTTOM. ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT USED BY THE CHILDREN SHALL BE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM ANY HAZZARDS.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE SEVERAL TOYS IN THE TWO AND THREE YEAR OLD CLASSROOM THAT HAD A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN ONE INCH AND COULD POSE A CHOKING HAZZARD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL OF THE SMALL TOYS/OBJECTS WITH A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH WERE REMOPVED FROM THE CLASSROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. ANY CLASSROOMS WHERE INFANTS AND TODDLERS ARE PRESENT WILL NOT HAVE TOYS OR MATERIALS THAT ARE LESS THAN 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.191 - Comply with CPSL/Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO VISIT CLASSROOMS AND INTERACT WITH CHILDREN AT THE FACILITY OVER A 4 WEEK PERIOD, DID NOT HAVE FILES WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT THE 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. An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY, AS THIS WAS THE LAST VISIT FOR THE SPRING. FACILITY WILL DISCUSS THE REQUIREMENTS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SEE IF OBSERVATION PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE IN THE FALL. GOING FORWARD, ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE REGULAR INTERACTIONS WITH THE CHILDREN WILL HAVE A FILE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN OUTLET STRIP THAT DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE UNUSED OUTLETS.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OUTLET STRIP WAS NOT NEEDED IN THE CLASSROOM AND WAS REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED WILL HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THEM.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A BOTTLE OF WINDEX WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE TWO AND THREE YEAR OLD ROOM. A PHILODENDRON PLANT WAS IN THE PRE-K 2 CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE BOTTLE OF WINDEX WAS REMOVED FROM THE LOWER CABINET AND PUT IN AN AREA THAT WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. THE PLANT WAS REMOVED FROM THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. ANY CLEANING MATERIALS OR OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS WILL BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN OR IN A LOCKED AREA AT ALL TIMES. TOXIC PLANTS WILL NOT BE IN CHILD CARE SPACES.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VENTS IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM AND A FEW IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM ARE DIRTY AND IN NEED OF BEING CLEANED.

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.)
THE VENTS WILL BE CLEANED. VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE CLEAN.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE SEVERAL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT TIN THE ART ROOM, CAFE, AND THE PRE-K 1 BATHROOM.

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.)
ALL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WILL BE RE-PAINTED. PAINTED SURFACES WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY, AND ANY AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT WILL BE RE-PAINTED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN EVACUATION MAP WAS POSTED IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM. EVACUATION MAPS WILL BE POSTED IN EACH CHILD CARE SPACE AT ALL TIMES.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact form.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 shall be required to documented the address of release person on their child's emergency contact form.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 did not have a updated health report documented in their record. (last health assessment dated 5/20/16)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #2 shall provide a updated health assessment and it shall be documented in child #2 record.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.62(c)/3270.102(a) - Space safe for large muscle activity/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the school-age play yard had 8 broken sharp edge mental gate ties that needed to be removed and/or replaced.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During time of inspection, facility handy-man came to facility to remove and/or replace gate ties to ensure the play space is safe and free from any visible hazards. In the future, the play yards throughout the facility shall be inspected regularly by staff to ensure it is safe and free from hazards as per regulations.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, there were 3 window seat ledges that had chipped paint.

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.)
All three window seats shall be repainted and/or repaired and there shall be no chipped paint in facility.

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