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Good Samaritan Day School

Paoli, PA · Chester County
212 W Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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212 W Lancaster Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249832
License Issued
Mar 3, 2026
Active Through
Mar 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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Good Samaritan Day School is a Child Care Center in Paoli PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-21 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: During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include a health assessment and immunizations.

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 obtain an updated physical form for child #1 and child #2 and place it in the child's file.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2,staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of education or experience. The file for staff #1 did not include a verification of experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of education and get employment verification forms and put it into the file of staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5. Provider will also include a verification of experience for staff #1.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include two non-family 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 obtain two non-family references for staff #6
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.

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 train staff #2 and staff #6 on the facility's emergency plan.
2025-01-21 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #5 is missing a FBI clearance and staff #6 is missing a child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: staff person #5 and staff #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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will no longer have staff #5 and staff #6 working with children until staff #5 receives their FBI clearance and child abuse clearance for staff #6.
2025-01-21 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and there was no annual staff evaluation for staff #1.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #1.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, several outdoor play equipment items needed repairs. The following items: a broken flagpole holder on wooden boat, holes on the wooden gazebo, a toy car that had rusted bolts protruding out, a steering wheel on the playground structure was loose, and 2 bolts on the 6-trike spinner protruding out. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outdoor equipment: broken flagpole holder was removed. Gazebo holes on the failing were completely replaced with compressed Tyvek materials. Two plastic toy cars were removed from the playground. The metal steering wheel on our play structure was tightened. The 2-bolts on the 6strike spinner were covered.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, all cubbies were not mounted to the wall, posing tipping hazard. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Good Samaritan will inspect cubbies periodically to assure cubby mounts are secure and tight. Provider securely mounted the cubbies to the wall.
2024-08-20 Initial review 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: At the time of the initial inspection, the facility did not develop the Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

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 created the Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, the Emergency Plan was missing a facility person to contact parents as soon as an emergency situation occurs. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to the issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An additional paragraph was added to our Fire, wind, Lockdown/Intruder and Relocation policies and submitted for approval. Provider included to the Emergency Plan how a facility person to contact parents as soon as an emergency situation occurs.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification regarding the emergency plan training. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

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.)
An Emergency Plan Training log has been created and submitted for approval. The director and assistant director walked the building with our emergency lead and reviewed all emergency plans. Our emergency lead verified we received training and the emergency plan training log signed and placed in our staff files. Provider verified the review of the Emergency Plan training.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, employed as director, did not include verification of education. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification and place in file.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, three electric outlets were observed without covers in the facility. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of inspection.

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.)
Electric outlet covers were placed in the needed locations.
2024-08-20 Initial review 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, hand sanitizers were observed and was in reach of children. Non-compliance was corrected at the time of the initial inspection.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizers that were observed that were in reach of children were removed.

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