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Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program

Media, PA · Delaware County
209 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
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📞 (610) 566-7109
209 N Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
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License Number
CER-00257038
License Issued
May 31, 2026
Active Through
May 31, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Welcome to Lima United Methodist Church and the Bus Stop Before and After School Program Our goal is to provide a safe, loving environment where children can relax and be a child.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of safe routes being appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing was presented to the certification representative.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents are notified in August of all routes and crossways with their back-to-school information. Notifications will be posted on the wall permanently.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

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.)
Map of safe routes has been posted by the Bus Stop entrance door.
2026-04-14 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: On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of the following children had financial agreements and/or emergency contact information that was not reviewed and updated within the past six months. The violations are as follows: Child #1 financial agreement last updated 01/02/25, emergency contact information last reviewed 08/28/25 Child #2 financial agreement last updated 01/02/25 Child #3 financial agreement last updated 05/12/25 Child #4 financial agreement last updated 07/23/25 Child #5 financial agreement last updated 01/11/25

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.)
All five financial agreements were signed.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the facilities emergency plan did not provides specific information regarding the location for accommodating shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan has been updated to show location for accommodating children during lock down and shelter in place.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #3 and #4 did not contain evidence of having completed health and safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.

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.)
Health and safety trainings have been completed.
2026-04-14 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: On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files for staff #1 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/17/25, the file of staff #2 had an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/23/25 and the file of staff #5 did not contain a complete NSOR clearance.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NSOR's have been updated and staff were not allowed to work in direct care with children until NSOR's were obtained.
2025-03-25 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 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff #1 was asked if the staff were assigned responsibility for the supervision of specific children. Staff #1 said no. Staff #2 was asked if the staff were assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children. Staff #2 said no. Staff #2 was asked which children were in care, and how many children were in care, they responded that they did not know and would have to check their attendance sheet.

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.)
Students will be divided into groups on a daily basis. Groups will be kindergarten and middle schoolers and elementary students. Te4achers will count students in this group continuously throughout the day.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan that was presented to the Cert Rep did not contain a plan for the continuity of operations as required and outlined in announcement C-22-04.

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.)
Created continuity of operations 03/31/25
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no menu posted in the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A weekly menu of snacks being served has been made. It is posted for parents to see. A list of snacks served has been emailed to the parents.
2025-03-25 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: On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contact the appropriate regional childcare office were not posted in the childcare center.

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.)
QR code to access the state regulations is now posted on the wall.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan was not located in a conspicuous location. The emergency plan was located in a binder tucked away on a shelf.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency plan is now posted on an outside wall of the facility for the parents to see anytime.
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.

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 persons #1 and #2 will complete the childcare trainings which add up to at least 12 hours and store into staff files.
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(3) - Every 60 days/Various activity times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(3)

Description: Every 60 days/Various activity times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/05/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted and documented on 03/11/24, which is beyond the requirement. Cert Rep also observed that fire drills were not conducted during various program activity times.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted during various program activity times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill during a varied program activity, document, and keep on file at the facility.
2023-05-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(7) - Designated release persons/Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Designated release persons/Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a review of children's files submitted for inspection Child Records #1,2,3,4,and 5 contained agreements that did not identify persons to whom the child could be released and did not identify any services that are considered extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreements have been updated to include the names of persons to whom the child can be released and to include any services that are considered extra
2023-05-05 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: During a review of child records submitted for inspection child files for child #1,2,3,4,and 5 did not include an admission's date on the agreement.

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.)
Agreements have been updated to include a specific admission's date for each enrolled child.
2023-05-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the review of child records submitted for inspection files for child #2, and 3 did not include an address for the child's physician,

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.)
Child records have been updated to include an address for the physician on the emergency contact form.
2023-05-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the review of child records submitted for inspection the file for Child #3 did not include the work address and work phone number for the parents.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A work address has been added to the emergency contact form for the specified child,
2023-05-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the review of child records submitted for inspection the file for child #1 did not include written parental consent to seek emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact form has been updated to include parental consent for emergency medical care.
2023-05-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During a review of staff files submitted for inspection the file for staff person #3 did not contain proof of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of proof of completion in pediatric CPR and First aid has been sent to the department by email
2023-05-05 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 a review of the staff files submitted for inspection staff Persons #1, 2, and 3 had disclosure forms that were more than 5 years old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). CPSL requires that disclosure forms be completed at least every five years or more frequently if a status may have changed. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons # 1, 2, and 3 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until current disclosure forms are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members identified now have signed and completed disclosure forms
2022-04-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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