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Kimberton Waldorf School

Phoenixville, PA · Chester County
221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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221 Hickory Grove Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244847
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 1, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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Kimberton Waldorf School is a Child Care Center in Phoenixville 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
2025-09-08 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1did not include a verification of education and staff #2 did not include a verification of experience prior to service at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1 and verification of employment for staff #2 and will put in their files.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not 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.

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 obtain 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 for staff #2.
2025-09-08 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 9 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include required clearances. Staff #1 Child Abuse Clearance and staff #2 NSOR Certificate (applied for it August 26, 2025). Per Announcement C-25-01 - Provisional employment requirements as of 2/1/2025 Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: o PA Child Abuse History Clearance; o NSOR verification; o Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); o Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; AND o Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: o FBI Criminal History Clearance; or o PSP Criminal History Clearance

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1 and staff #2. Staff #1 and staff #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until required clearances are obtained.
2025-05-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-24 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
2024-10-24 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire system was inaudible IN SOME AREAS OF THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have FIX THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SO THAT IT IS AUDIBLE THROUGHOUT.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observe two refrigerators in the childcare space without thermometers in them.

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.)
The provider replaced the missing thermometers on 5/8/24.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule was posted outside the classroom.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will repost the daily schedule inside each classroom space.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.123(a)/3270.124(a) - Signed /Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.124(a)

Description: Signed /Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files, children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were all missing the required information that's required to be included on the emergency contact form due to not using the states form or trying to duplicate what required information was needed. children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 financial agreements were not signed by the operator or parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will correct the violations by using the states forms and requesting the parents to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. The provider will also request the parents to sign and date the financial agreement. The provider will also sign and date the financial agreement.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the children's child #3 was missing shot records in the file. Child #5 needs an update shot record in the file or a letter if exemption.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide a copy of their child's shot records.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #4 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to get a statement from the doctor that states the child is free from communicable disease.
2024-04-16 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: During the initial inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby/child maltreatment and abusive head trauma the policy did not address the prevention 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.)
The provider will include the prevention of identifying child maltreatment.
2024-04-16 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: During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.

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.)
The provider will include the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop of procedures posted.

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.)
The provider will post the pickup and drop off procedures in conspicuous location in the facility.
2024-04-16 Initial review 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 and staff #8 was missing their education in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify staff #4 and #8 and request for them to provide a copy of their education experience and include it to the file.

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