Ducklings Early Learning Center Great Valley
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 8/20/25, there was no emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post the emergency plan along with a sign that stands out so that the emergency plan location is clearly visible. Emergency plan was previously in a binder inside of a wall file shelf. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on August 19, 2024, the record reviewed for Staff person #3 did not include two written references speaking to the staff persons suitably. Only one reference in the record spoke to the staff persons suitability to work with children. Staff person #4 record did not include two written nonfamily 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 member turned in the required documentation within 24hours of inspection date. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on August 19, 2024, there was no evidence that staff person #1 and #2 obtained 12 clock hours of childcare training within a 12-month period. (see hire dates on code sheet). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff members completed the finial hours needed to make 12 total annual PD hours. |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on August 19, 2024, the records reviewed for staff persons #3 and #4 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor). 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.) Both staff members turned in the required documentation within 24hours of inspection date. |
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| 2023-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor childcare space where children were receiving care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employees have been informed and signed that they understand that the digital versions of emergency contacts on the iPads cannot be used in place of the paper emergency contacts while on the playground. |
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| 2023-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not contain annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will submit a flu vaccine exemption to hold the spot until the record of the flu vaccine is provider. |
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| 2023-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Description: Original container/Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of inspection, an EpiPen and Benadryl belonging to Child #2 was observed in the preschool classroom. The EpiPen was not in its original container with prescription containing child's name. The Benadryl was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator spoke with the parent and the parent provided a printed copy of the prescription and wrote the child's name on the Benadryl. The child's medication was removed from his labeled personal pouch and was placed in the emergency bag using clear ziploc bag. |
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| 2023-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, the facility did not have a policy on file to address Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of Children as required by OCDEL. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will create a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of children. The policy will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-09-21 | 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: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 files did not contain the date in which results of tuberculosis testing was obtained. 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.) All staff persons listed went back to their doctor to have the form dated for when the tb test was read. |
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| 2023-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #3 and #4 files did not contain financial agreements dated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3 financial agreement was dated 12/20/22. Child #4 financial agreement was dated 6/26/22. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have Child #3 and #4 financial agreements updated by the parents. |
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| 2023-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 9/21/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain 2 letters of 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.) Director will obtain 2 letters of written references for Staff #1. |
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| 2023-09-21 | 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: On 9/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #6 has been employed at the facility more than 45 days. Staff #6 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance required by CPSL. Staff #1 file did not contain proof of request of NSOR clearance, and a signed Disclosure Statement as required by CPSL in order to work provisionally for 45 days. Staff #2 file did not contain proof of FBI receipt as required by CPSL to work provisionally for 45 days. Additionally, Staff # 2 was observed working in the PS Classroom unsupervised by a permanent staff person. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & #2 & #6 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 #1 & #2 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 and #6 have been sent home to collect their paperwork immediately. Staff #1 and #6 have continued to follow up with the state regarding their NSOR clearances by calling the phone number listed on their receipt. All provisional staff will continue to be supervised while awaiting paperwork in the mail. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 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 person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR 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.) Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2022-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On 10/19/22, Staff #2 was observed being utilized as a staff person in the Older Toddler Classroom. An individual record was not observed for Staff #2. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has turned in all required documents for file as of 10/26/22. Staff #2 was not permitted to work with children until all necessary paperwork was received. |
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| 2022-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 10/19/22, Staff #3 file did not contain 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.) Director will obtain 2 written references for Staff #2. |
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| 2022-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 10/19/22, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the PK room. Staff #1 file did not contain results of FBI and NSOR clearances as required by CPS Law. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member provided clearances on 10/20/22. They had been mailed to mother's residence. Both clearances are now on file on site. |
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| 2022-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 10/19/22, Staff #4 was observed working with children in the Infant room. Staff #4 file did not contain verification of education and experience. 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. 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.) Director will obtain verification of education/experience for Staff #4 in order to ensure qualifications are met for the position working. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on May 9, 2022, there was an uncovered electrical outlet observed in indoor play space storage closet. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child lock will be purchased for door. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Initial review | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on May 9, 2022, the facility's heating system was accessible to children behind unlocked door in the indoor play space. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child lock will be purchased for storage closet door. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on May 9, 2022, metal building supplies were observed behind an unlocked door in indoor play space accessible to children. 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.) Child lock will be purchased for storage closet door. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on May 9, 2022, the signs posted in toilet areas did not include washing hands before eating. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs will be printed, laminated and posted in all toilet areas. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Initial review | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on May 9, 2022, there were no lidded waste receptacles in toilet areas. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans will be purchased and placed in each toilet area. |
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