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Goddard School Of Sanatoga

Pottstown, PA · Chester County
THE GODDARD SCHOOL-SANATOG, Pottstown, PA 19464
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Capacity
119 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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📞 (610) 970-3336
THE GODDARD SCHOOL-SANATOG
Pottstown, PA 19464
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260881
License Issued
Sep 22, 2026
Active Through
Sep 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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GODDARD SCHOOL OF SANATOGA is a Child Care Center in POTTSTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 119 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats located in room #2 was not labeled with children names for individual use.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff add names to children mats.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in the kitchen did not have a working thermometer.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add a thermometer to the refrigerator.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent complete missing information.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add admission dates to fee agreements.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent complete missing information.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4 and #5 did not include the designated persons to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Provider will have parent complete missing information.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. the record for child #5 did not include an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents being in health assessment.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #1, #4 and #5 was outdated. In addition, the record for staff person #4 did not include the required TB shot or results.

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff bring in health assessments and TB results.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not have a signed fee agreement on file. In addition, the fee agreement for child #5 was outdated.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete missing information.
2026-06-24 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

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete missing information.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation or walking excursions.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete missing information.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not have ID with verification of address or age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff add identification to each file.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have an emergency plan training on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete emergency plan training with staff.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete the required trainings.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #5 did not include the PA state police clearance. The FBI for staff person #4 was outdated. The record for staff person #2 did not have the required FBI clearance or receipt that fingerprints were completed, the required NSOR clearance or a signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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, #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff bring in the required clearances.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)

Description: Has all items/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #3 was missing tweezers. The first aid kit in room #7 was missing a bottle of water.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add missing items to the first aid kit.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Exit signs located in room #2, #5 and #8 were loose, hanging and in poor condition.

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.)
Provider will have exit signs repaired.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were 2 broken sinks located in classroom #5 bathroom.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have both sinks fixed.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were no hand-washing signs over 3 toilets located in room #5 and the boys and girl's bathroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add missing hand-washing signs.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #4 and #6 did not have primary care groups.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will assure staff have responsibility for specific children.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 was not signed by the operator. In addition, the fee agreement for child #4 was not signed by the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will sign and have parents sign all fee agreements.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement foe child #1 and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents add release persons to the fee agreements.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement foe child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add children's admission dates to all fee agreements.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not have the physician phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete missing information.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 was outdated.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessments on file for child #1, #2 and #3 was outdated. In addition, child #5 did not have a health assessment on file.

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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents bring in health assessments.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #5 was expired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person bring in an updated health assessment.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a record for child #5.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a child file for child #5.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent's complete emergency contact forms with the required signature sections.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff bring in two written, nonfamily references.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The NSOR clearances on file for staff person #1 was expired. The PA state police clearances for staff person #3 was not on file, only documentation stating it is under review. In addition, The record for staff person #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not have the updated disclosure statements on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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, #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff bring in the required clearances and sign updated disclosure statements.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a broken diving wall located in the children's bathroom.

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.)
Provider will have wall divider and wall repaired in the children's bathroom.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathrooms #1 and #2 did not have lidded trash cans.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add lidded trash cans to the children's bathrooms.
2024-11-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, a portion of the infant had 12 cribs and 2 large strollers located in a small, closed space that did not allow the cribs to have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will move the extra empty cribs and large strollers out of the space to assure the cribs have a minimum of 2 feet of space on three sides.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #2 left six children unsupervised while she went to help the other three children in the bathroom. The classroom has a wall blind spot, and children were unsupervised for a period of time.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review supervision requirements will all staff.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not know the names of the children in her 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will assure all staff know the names and whereabouts of the children they are responsible for.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #9 were not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will sign all fee agreements.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include an updated child growth and developmental assessment.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete, review and give assessments to parents. Updated developmental assessments will be on file for each child.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 and #9 did not specify the persons to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete the fee agreements with the persons names of whom the child can be released.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for children #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not have a fee agreement that specify the children's admission dates.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete the fee agreements and make sure to add admission dates.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #8 was missing the child's physician information. In addition, the emergency contact for child #1, #2 and #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete missing physician information and medical policy number on the emergency contact form.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4, #5, #7, #8 and #9 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Provider will have parent's complete addresses of the individuals to whom the child may be released.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #10 was outdated.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents update the emergency contact forms and the fee agreement.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for child #3, #6 and #7 were outdated.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent bring in updated health assessments.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a policy addressing strategies for coping with crying, fussing or distraught children or a policy that speaks about the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will speak with the owner and have missing requirements added to their current facility policies.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility has not yet notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add missing signature sections to the facility emergency contact forms.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send the updated emergency plan to the local municipality.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On June 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the infant room was missing tweezers. The first aid kit in room #5 was missing tape and scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add all missing items to the first aid kits.
2023-09-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(b) - General Health and Safety/No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(b)

Description: General Health and Safety/No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On September 21, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. it was reported that staff persons #1 knocked over blocked and hit a child in her head. After investigations were complete it was verified that the teacher did hit the child.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was suspended pending investigation immediately following these allegations. Once investigation was complete, employment was terminated after final results and staff person no longer works at the facility.
2023-07-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On July 6, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Child #1 and Child #2 were in a pop-up tent in the classroom, Staff #1 was unable to see, hear, direct and access, causing a lapse in supervision.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After reviewing the details of the complaint, the tent was immediately removed. I spoke with Staff #1 about supervision and reviewed the complaint. Staff #1 then completed the training titled "Supervision: Positioning-Where Do I Stand?" A secondary teacher was in the class until July 20th.
2023-07-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-21 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 21, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS MISSING FROM THE OUTLETS IN THE DINOMITES AND THE SUPERSAURUS CLASSROOMS

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.)
PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS WERE PLACED IN THE OUTLETS
2021-09-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.136(d) - Communicate report to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.136(d)

Description: Communicate report to DOH

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 25, 2021 THE FACILITY CLOSED DUE TO A POSITIVE COVID CASE, THE FACILITY DID NOT REPORT POSITIVE CASE OR CLOSURE TO OCDEL

Correction Required: A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AS SOON AS I NOTIFIED THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH I SHOULD HAVE CALLED MY EARLY LEARNING LICENSING REPRESENTATIVE AS WELL ABOUT OUR COVID CLOSURE. WE WILL NOTIFY OCDEL OF ANY COVID CLOSURES

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