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Kennett Ymca At Chaddsford Elementary

Chadds Ford, PA · Delaware County
3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (610) 643-9622
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Active License
License Number
CER-00251913
License Issued
Feb 10, 2026
Active Through
Feb 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is the largest provider of childcare in Chester County. Why worry about what your child is doing after school when you can get them into the action with the Before and After School Care Program! Our programs are loaded with activities that parents and kids love. Trained staff activate kids with everything from homework help to fun games and art projects. Y Before and After School Care is open to all and financial assistance is available. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: include two written, nonfamily references 2, did not include verification of child care experience.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will obtain 2 written, non-family references and their verification of Child Care Experience. Completed references and VOE forms will be shared with the Licensor and copies will be placed in Staff Members' DHS files.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of Staff 1 (CM)'s most recent Child Abuse Clearance will be submitted to the Licensor, and a copy will be placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will obtain 2 written, non-family references. Forms will be shared with the Licensor and copies will be placed in Staff Members' DHS files.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their annual 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.)
Staff 1 (CM) reviewed Emergency Plan Training with BASE Director. Form was signed by both Staff 1 & Director and was placed in Staff's file.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual 12 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.)
Staff 1 (CM) & Staff 2 (JK) will complete 12 hours of online trainings. Once trainings are completed, the certificates will be shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Members' files.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 (CM) completed Fire Safety on 2/10/2025. A copy of the Staff's PD Registry that includes completion of the course was shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have part 2 of the health & safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 (JK) will complete the Better Kid Care: Health & Safety Training: Part 2. A copy of the certificate will be shared with the Licensor, and a copy will be placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual written evaluation.

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.)
Staff 1 (CM) signed off on their review on 3/18/2025. A copy was printed, shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Member's DHS file. Staff 2 (JK) signed off on their review on 3/7/2025. A copy was printed, shared with the Licensor and placed in the Staff Member's DHS file.
2024-12-09 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: During the inspection, it was observed staff 3, was not aware of which student were in his 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.)
Staff was assigned a supervision training and coached on using Primary Care Group lanyards to know who they are responsible for
2024-12-09 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: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, was missing all the required signatures on the emergency contact form.

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.)
Staff obtained signature for child.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include verification of their child care experience.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed staff files to ensure all staff had required documents including verification of experience forms.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include a health assessment on the correct form, & staff 3 did not have a completed TB test.

Correction Required: 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.)
Each staff person will obtain a proper health assessment including dates and signatures of TB test.
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include the annual 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.)
Each staff will have emergency plan training at the time of employment and will be retrained annually
2024-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care 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.)
Each staff person will obtain 12 hours of PD training
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, 8, and 9, did not have their child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, 6, 8-10, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.

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 make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 make sure that they create their annual safety letter and send it out.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 7, did not have a written agreements between the parent and the operator.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all children have a completed agreement form.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, did not have verification of child care experience, and staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their education.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not have a health assessment or a TB shot, and staff 4 did not have a health assessment.

Correction Required: 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 make sure that all staff have an initial physical, and one every two years and at least one TB shot in the file.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff have two written, nonfamily references in their file always.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the DHS contact information posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that the DHS contact information is posted at all times.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain their shelter and lockdown place and had not been sent out to their local municipality.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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 make sure that send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have 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 make sure that all incoming and current staff receive emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3-5, did not have a annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care 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 make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, did not have their annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, had not complete their health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired May 2023, and staff 3 hired January 2019, did not contain a signed disclosure.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 3, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2, 3, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 2, 3, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL
2024-01-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3-5, did not have a annual written evaluation.

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 make sure that all staff receive a written evaluation in their file every 12 months.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the staff 6 left the children unattended while they walked back from the bathroom, and she went to the bathroom.

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 provide training to staff 6 on the importance of maintaining supervision of the children at all times.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, 8, and 9, did not have their child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, 6, 8-10, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.

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 make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 make sure that they create their annual safety letter and send it out.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the pick-up and drop-off procedures posted (safe routes).

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that they post their pick-up and drop-off procedures at all times.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 7, did not have a written agreements between the parent and the operator.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all children have a completed agreement form.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, did not have verification of child care experience, and staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their education.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience, as well as education.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not have a health assessment or a TB shot, and staff 4 did not have a health assessment.

Correction Required: 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 make sure that all staff have an initial physical, and one every two years and at least one TB shot in the file.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff have two written, nonfamily references in their file always.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the DHS contact information posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that the DHS contact information is posted at all times.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain their shelter and lockdown place and had not been sent out to their local municipality.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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 make sure that send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5 did not have 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 make sure that all incoming and current staff receive emergency plan training when they are hired, and annually after that.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3-5, did not have a annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care 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 make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, 4, did not have their annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all incoming & current staff have fire safety training annually.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, had not complete their health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 hired May, 2023, and staff 3 hired January, 2019, did not contain a signed disclosure.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 3, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2, 3, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 2, 3, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3-5, did not have a annual written evaluation.

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 make sure that all staff receive a written evaluation in their file every 12 months.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that their evacuation routes are posted on every floor of the facility.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 12/19/2022, certification representative observed that facility did not have an emergency plan posted.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get a copy of emergency plan from office and will post at facility.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 12/19/22, certification representative observed that provider has not sent an emergency plan to the local municipalities.

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 email to local borough and also Chester county and will post verification at facility
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/6/22, THE CHILD RECORDS WERE NOT STORED IN A LOCKED CABINET.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A filing cabinet lock was purchased and installed.
2022-04-06 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/6/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY NOR INTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Step-by-step directions were written for parents to access online Child Care regulations and contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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