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A Childs Place Extended Care Inc

Blue Bell, PA · Montgomery County
1010 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Quick Facts

Capacity
110 children
Age range (listing information)
6 Weeks - 12 Years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00262064
License Issued
Dec 5, 2026
Active Through
Dec 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Welcome to KinderCare Blue Bell! We are very excited to have you look into our site. Our staff is dedicated to the education and enrichment of each individual child in our care. The children have exciting new experiences through our play-based curriculum and the teachers love to share in those teachable moments. Our small classroom sizes allow us to have close relationships with the families and children in our care. We encourage you to stop by to meet our staff and see what we are all about!

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-05 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, D.O.B.11/02/2018: enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of three Hep A 1 vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child will not return to child care until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. The child is scheduled to get her Hepatitis A #1 vaccine, as soon as possible; at the Montgomery County Health Department Pottstown Health Center. An updated immunization form for the child will be submitted to the facility's records, as soon as possible.
2023-09-28 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 9/28/23, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR

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.)
Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1-, staff person #1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2023-09-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23, at time of renewal, a large hole was observed on the blacktop that meets the poured surface located in the back part of the outdoor PlaySpace causing a fall hazard.

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.)
We have temporarily closed off the area with "caution" tape and placed foam in the gap between the playground surface and the blacktop to prevent a tripping hazard. We also ordered a surface repair kit that we will be using to fix the area as soon as possible.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the health assessment for staff person #3 did not include the person's suitability to provide child care

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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.)
Staff member #3 has appointment to re-do her health assessment on the DHS approved form on 10/21/2022
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added accommodations for infants and toddlers to our Emergency Plan. Sent revised version of the accommodations via email on 10/6/22.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan had been sent to the Montgomery County emergency management agency.

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.)
Sent the update and proof of receipt to the inspector via email on 10/6/2022.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire from an approved curriculum/PQUAS trainer in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10/21/22 Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scheduled a Pediatric CPR First Aid class with an approved curriculum/PQUAS trainer to be conducted on 10/20/22. Staff person #1 and the rest of our current staff will attend this training. Staff person #1 will be supervised until training is completed.
2022-09-28 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, the file for staff person #2 did not include out of state clearance information as required under CPSL

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. Staff person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent child abuse and criminal check for NJ requests out on 9/29/2022. Staff person #2 is scheduled for Idento Go on 10/25/2022. Staff person #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility.
2022-09-28 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the operator did not have verification that the facility fire detection system had been tested/sounded every 30 days as required.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward when sounding the alarm we will be sure to log the details properly and be sure to be performing this task every 30 days
2021-11-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/2/2021 the tricycles on the play ground were missing on pedal on each bike.

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.)
we purchased fasteners that were placed on each bike pedal to hold the pedals on securely.
2021-11-02 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: During the renewal inspection on 11/2/2021 the file for staff person #1 did not include TB testing dates.

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.)
We had the staff member contact her doctor's office to obtain the correct documentation verifying which dates her TB test was applied and read.
2021-11-02 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/2/2021 the operator did not have the following: 1. A written log that the fire alarm system has been tested monthly. 2. Proof of purchase on file for the facilities fire detection system.

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)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Will use the DHS form provided to track monthly alarm system checks. 2. We did not occupy the building when the system was installed. Our owner will be drafting a letter stating details

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