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Serving the greater Lower Merion area, Philadelphia neighborhoods such as Wynnefield, Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls, and Overbrook, as well as Delaware County, The Goddard School of Bala Cynwyd provides a renowned & time-tested educational program. For over 30 years The Goddard School has served the needs of parents desiring a more nurturing and more educational child care environment. We are so much more than traditional day care! Call today to learn more about enrollment.
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| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/13/26, it was observed that there was evidence of mice in the Avocets classroom. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom was cleaned |
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| 2026-08-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 8/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling in Bunting's classroom was not clean and in one area was dark grey/black in appearance. 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.) Classroom ceiling was cleaned by a professional service. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #11 contained a health assessment and TB screening that was not within one 12 months prior to initial service in a childcare setting. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #11 now has a health assessment and TB test |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain verification of education. The records of staff persons #3, #6, #9, #10, #11, and #13 did not include verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: 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 #3 now contain s a verification of education. Staff person #3, #6, #9, #10, #11 now contain verification of childcare experience. Staff persons #3 and #10 are aides. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #6 and #11 did not include acceptable verification of education for and AGS and a GS respectively. Correction Required: 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.) Staff person #6 and #11 now contain their verification of education |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #11, and #13, 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 persons #2 and #11 files now contain 2 written references. Staff person #13 is no longer employed. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed the records of staff person #12 did no verify that the facility person received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 completed the emergency plan |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #12 did not verify that the staff person participated at least annually, in fire safety training Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 did complete the fire safety training at the 2/16/26 in-service training. see attached. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced inspection on 6/23/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #10 and #13 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL The records of staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #13 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 did not include the correct disclosure and the disclosure submitted for staff persons #10 and #11 did not indicate a witness signature as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 may not work in a childcare 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #10 now contains the NSOR certificate Staff person #13 is no longer employed. Staff person #1 has submitted NJ clearances. See attached receipts. Will send clearances once received. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #14, #15, #16, & #17 files now contain the correct disclosure and staff persons #10 & #11 disclosure statements now contain witness signatures. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 contained the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 files now contain a copy of the agreement. Parents received the original agreement. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #4 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Records for children #3 and #4 now contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/23, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not contain an initial health report. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 has a health report dated 8/11/25. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain an updated fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 completed the DHS Fire safety 2025 classroom module. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not contain the correct combination of health and safety training. Documents presented were Get started with Home-based Revised 2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 record now contains the correct combination of Health & safety training. Staff person #5 completed Part 1 and Part 2 of Health & safety requirement. |
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| 2025-09-17 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) training Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has submitted NSOR |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment for a young toddler. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 received 18 month health assessment |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.22 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.22 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the 1-hour health and safety update as required by the CCDBG 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed 10 hour health & safety. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: 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 #2 and staff #3 will show 2 years of experience on form. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, the records of staff person #4 did not have acceptable verification of education for an Aide. Correction Required: 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.) Staff person #4 resigned from position on 9/20/24. Letter submitted |
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| 2024-09-16 | 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 on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person # 3 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 #3 will obtain 2 written non-family references. |
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| 2024-09-16 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/16/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not include the National sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the application for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL. 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, and #5 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons received the NSOR clearances for files |
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| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced inspection on 2/14/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender registry certificate (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #3 did not include the correct PA State Criminal Record clearance for an AGS. The records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include verification of the applications for the National Sex Offender registry certificate as required by the CPSL. 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, #3, #4, & #5 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider used an incorrect staff data sheet excluding the NSOR document. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 2/14/24, it was observed that the Nighthawks and the Buntings classrooms were not in ratio with 12:1 and 13:1 ratio respectively. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will maintain DHS and PDE ratio after 3:00p.m and will have the appropriate staff members in the classroom. |
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| 2024-01-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 1/31/24, It was reported that during naptime two children were discovered under/behind a table with their pants down by one staff member returning to the classroom. Staff in the classroom at the time was not aware of this until it was pointed out to them. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider suspended employee. Employee took training on supervision on January 23, 2024. |
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| 2023-09-26 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/26/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 contained an expired Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Child Abuse clearance. Documents dated 9/20/18 and 9/14/18 respectively. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PA 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider obtained and submitted updated clearances for staff person #1. |
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| 2023-02-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.132(a)/3270.132(c) - Contact parent/keep record/Document emergency treatment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.132(a)/3270.132(c) Description: Contact parent/keep record/Document emergency treatment Noncompliance Area: During the compliant investigation facility person #1 stated that there was no record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. It was also stated that there was nothing documenting the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained and no file documenting information referenced at §3270.20(c) (relating to reporting injury, death or fire). Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. An operator shall document the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained. File documentation shall include information referenced at §3270.20(c) (relating to reporting injury, death or fire). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) LE will record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. LE will also document the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained and put and keep in child's record at all times. |
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| 2023-02-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During the compliant investigation facility person #1 stated that emergency room visit was not reported to OCDEL even though child was enrolled and in care during visit. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) LE will input incident in Pelican and record event number. |
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| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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