Ducklings Early Learning Center Wallingford
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the drawers in the infant room and waddler room contained plastic garbage bags and gloves. 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.) Once brought to the owner's attention this violation was corrected immediately while the inspector was present. Gloves and plastic bags were moved to locked cabinets, and additional locks were added to drawers to allow for more locked space for items meant to be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 01/16/26, during the renewal inspection, a diaper change was observed at 10:42AM. Staff person #1 changed the diaper of a child and did not wash their hands and the able child's hands after the diaper change. 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.) Staff person #1 was spoken to immediately following the inspection. She realized her mistake before even being addressed. She was told that she must wash her hands in between every diaper change, even though wearing gloves is required. She was also told that children must wash their hands after diaper changes as well. She was given a hard copy of proper hand-washing procedures as well as events (i.e. before prepping food, after coming in from outside, after using the bathroom, etc.) that would warrant hand washing. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, children in the two-year-old toddler room were observed at a classroom table playing with small Christmas balls containing a diameter of less than 1 inch. 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.) Owner was present when this violation was observed. Small balls were immediately taken away from the children. Before it could even be reviewed with the staff member who planned the activity, the staff member acknowledged their mistake. However, the regulation was reviewed with both staff members present in the room after the inspection concluded for the day |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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: On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, staff in the Dragonflies PK room, Staff #4 could not name the children who were assigned to their group for the purpose of supervision. 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.) On 12/15/24, the Owner sent a video to all staff members reviewing important policies and procedures. This particular violation was addressed, and the Owner explained the importance of knowing exactly how many children are in each person's care, as well as the names and whereabout of each child. A meeting between the Center Director and both staff members assigned to the Dragonflies PK room, including Staff #4, was held the morning on 12/16/24. Staff #4 knew and understood her mistake. The Center Director explained that each staff member must know exactly which children are in their care. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Description: Original container/Written instructions Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 EpiPen located in the Dragonflies PK Room was not in an original container and did not contain a prescription. Child #2 medication located in the Fireflies PS Room did not contain the prescription and written medical instructions for administration of the medicine. Child #3 and Child #4 medication located in the Honeybees PS Room did not contain prescription and written medical instructions for the administration of the medicine. Child #5 EpiPen located in the Butterflies Older Toddler Room was not in the original container with prescription and did not contain written medical instructions for the administration of EpiPen. 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. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All five families were contacted during the inspections as violations were found. Each was messaged using our parent communication app, Brightwheel, to inform them of what was missing. Requested paperwork for Children #1, 3, 4 and 5 was sent to the inspector via email on 12/20/24 and resent on 12/29/24. Paperwork for Child #2 was sent to the inspector via email on 12/29/24. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, Child #1 EpiPen observed in the Dragonflies PK Room was expired. The EpiPen contained an expiration date of 2023. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of Child #1 was contacted during the inspection when this violation was found using our parent communication app, Brightwheel. Parent provided a non-expired prescription. Photo was sent to the inspector via email on 12/20/24. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, staff in the young toddler room (caterpillars) did not ensure children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/15/24, the Owner sent a video to all staff members reviewing important policies and procedures. This particular violation was addressed, and the Owner explained the importance of child and staff hygiene. The Center Director also spoke with the staff members present in the Caterpillar classroom on 12/12/24 to inform them of this violation and that children must wash their hands before meals/snacks, after toileting and after having a diaper changed. |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file did not contain a health assessment dated within 24 months. The last health assessment was dated 9/22/22. 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 will obtain an updated health assessment. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children are receiving care were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (The emergency contact information was updated in the master file) 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center Director now knows and understands the importance of making sure a full copy of Emergency Contact forms are kept in each classroom, not just the side of the page with the contact information. The date of when such information was provided by parents must also be documented in the childcare spaces, not just in the main office. By 12/23/24, new copies of all Emergency Contact forms were made and distributed to the proper classrooms. |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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 12/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained a completed PA Criminal Clearance dated 12/12/24. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/24, at time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room (Butterflies). 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.) Diaper cream was removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children at time of inspection. Teachers were instructed to keep diaper cream out of reach when not in use. |
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| 2024-02-01 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-06-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered Staff 1 used rough force to place a child on her cot while in care. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was terminated immediately. |
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| 2023-06-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered Staff 1 was demeaning towards the child in question when Staff 1 shook her finger in the face of the child, and yelled at the child when being disciplined. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 was terminated immediately. |
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| 2023-04-26 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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