Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center
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About the Provider
A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state licensed program providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and children transitioning to kindergarten. Earned a Four Star rating (the highest attainable level) through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. The program features specialists including a Hebrew enrichment program, sign language, creative movement and music, etc. A summer camp program (Camp Chaverim) with two in-ground pools and many specialists is open to the community.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-16 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-07-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was spotted exiting the classroom without a teacher until child was stopped before exiting the building. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Staff will complete required supervision training. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms, yelled at child, then pushed child #1 causing child to cry. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will take Better Kid Care trainings, "Big Emotions and Self Regulation for Adults and Children" and "Supervision: Teamwork" by 4/6/26. |
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| 2026-02-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #1 was working alone in Room 8. Staff #1 left her classroom unattended for a brief period of time during a personal medical scenario where staff needed access to a bathroom to vomit. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 2/5/26 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3/24/26 The legal entity will provide policy and or procedure for staff in regards to personal medial situations while in the classroom. 3/24/26 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete Better Kid Care training "Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building Resilience" by 3/6/26. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was left in a classroom while the rest of the class were at the playground. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 7/28/25 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 9/19/25 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed supervisory and transition trainings. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-01 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced visit , it was found that staff #1 threw blocks at child. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff may not use any form of physical punishment on the children. Staff were trained by Montgomery County ELRC on July 24, 2024. The following topics were included: 1. Counting Name to Face 2 Team Talk, 3. Emergency Preparedness, 4. Supervision Tips and Strategies, 5. Explore attitudes and beliefs about inclusion, 6. Benefits of Inclusion, 7. Sense of Belonging and 8. Disability as a social construct. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 excluded child from a school event. Staff also told children they don't like and cannot stand them. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff may not single out or degrade children at any time. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 and staff #2 yelled at the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff may not use harsh demeaning language towards children at any time. |
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| 2024-03-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.68(a) - No smoking areas | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.68(a) Description: No smoking areas Noncompliance Area: It was found that child #1 came in contact with a vape pen while at the facility on 3/19/24. Correction Required: Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There are no cigarettes, pipes, cigars or vape pens allowed in the facility or around the childcare facility at all times. Director provided smoking policy to OCDEL. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once the administration became aware of this, we self-reported to DHS/Certification and staff member #1 was suspended immediately and then terminated. Children are supervised at all times off and on the premises, including in all outdoor playgrounds. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for Staff#1 to receive a minimum of 6-8 hours of training regarding supervision of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Human Resources and the Center Director. She was told her behavior was unacceptable, violated Gutman's policies and state regulations and was suspended pending further investigation. Her employment will be terminated; therefore, supervision training did not take place. Staff member #1 was suspended, followed by termination. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision policies and procedures continue to be reinforced throughout the year during individual and group staff meetings. In addition, all administrators continue to routinely observe all classrooms for compliance with supervision regulations. Gutman's Active Supervision Protocol, specifically the paragraph below will be reviewed with staff. Childcare Staff must know the names and whereabouts of the children in their primary group, supervise all ages of children by sight and sound and must be physically present with the children in their group at all times. At no time is any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child, permitted. Singling out a child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or a child's family is prohibited. This includes harsh, demeaning or abusive language. |
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| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-05-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. THIS TRAINING WILL BE SCHEDULE WITH ELRC. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.113(a) at all times. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.113(a) at all times. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by keeping copies of the documentation to the at the facility on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. PLEASE DO NOT SEND KEEP FORMS AT THE FACILITY AND THEY WILL BE REVIEWED DURING UNANNOUNCE VISITS. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.113(a) at all times. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Daycare child#1 left out the classroom and Staff#1 and Staff#2 did not realize he left the classroom. Staff#3 and Staff#4 observed child#1 in the hallway took him back to class. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.113a at all times. |
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| 2022-08-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Child#1 bit Child#2. Staff #1 observed and smacked Child#1 on the arm for biting Child#2. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.113(b) at all times. |
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| 2022-08-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 fed daycare child daycare child#1 the bottle that belong to daycare#2. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.21 at all times. |
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| 2022-08-10 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED THE FILE FOR STAFF#1 WHICH IS MISSING THE CHILD ABUSE, STATE POLICE AND NSOR FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 01 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 # 01may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.32(a)/.192(4) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALL IN STATE AND OUT STATE CLEARANCES PER THE REGULATION. STAFF#1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THE DAYCARE CENTER. |
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