Scenic Hills Elementary
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About the Provider
MELC’s school age programs serve over 675 children ages 5 to 12 years at 13 sites in Montgomery County.
In addition to direct service programs, MELC also sponsors the Southeastern Pennsylvania School Age Child Care Project (SEPASACC), and the Montgomery County Child Care Consortium (MC4). Each provides a range of professional development, technical assistance, research and other services for educators and organizations serving the field throughout Montgomery County and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Friday7:00 AM - 8:30 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 |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #5 and #7 did not list the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record will contain the written consent from parent for emergency medical care for the child. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child's record will contain a written signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child's record will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent will be required prior to admission. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's record will contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form of child#1 has been updated. |
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| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(e) Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was only 1 group supervisor present with 64 children present and 70 children enrolled. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will correct this by having an additional group supervisor on site. |
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| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed with 43 children in the after-school space, the youngest being 7 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will stay in ratio according to the age group of the youngest child. We will follow a 12 to 1 ratio and document the transitions, number of children, and staff present at that time. Staff will take a refresher course on Supervision: Staff Child Ratios and will sign off upon completion. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 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: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #3 was unable to give the number of children assigned to their group. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were unable to give an accurate number of children while using the outdoor play space. 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.) Responsibility Forms were implemented detailing which children each staff member is responsible for. Staff were instructed on how to utilize this chart, reminded to know exactly where their students are at all times, and to conduct head counts periodically throughout the day, especially during transitions. Maintaining ratios was also reviewed with staff. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan was posted on parent information board the next morning. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs. Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #5 was not 18 years of age or older. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective immediately, the staff member under age 18 was changed to a paid volunteer and will no longer be counted in the ratio at this location. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(b) Description: No more than 50% aides Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, 4 out of the 7 staff members present were aides. Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) One Aide, age 17 years old, was added to the site as an additional set of eyes that day. She was not needed to meet ratios and will no longer be considered as a staff member. |
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| 2023-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have the health and safety update completed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will complete the health and safety update. |
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| 2023-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will provide a DHS FBI clearance that is less than 60 months. Staff #1 will not work in childcare until the DHS FBI clearance is on file. |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #3 WILL PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIMEOF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1, 2, 3, & 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF 1, 2,3, &4 WILL PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF A FULL 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING. |
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