Wonderspring Pottstown
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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
- Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- 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.
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| 2025-11-06 | 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: Certification representative conducted a self-reported non-compliant investigation. After watching facility camera footage and reviewing staff statements it was verified that staff person #1 and #2 were unaware that a child left the classroom and was roaming the building. The child was unattended roaming the hallways of the 2nd floor and 1st floor until he was later found by the Director. 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: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 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. 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 sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TIERED LIS: 1. 10/28/2025- Provider immediately terminated employment of staff who were responsible for the eloped child. Provider will complete staff meeting to review supervision policy and ratio sheet requirements. 2. 12/0/2025- Provider will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. Provider will wait to receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. 2/6/2026- Provider will review, complete and submit weekly documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. Provider will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Last date for ratio sheets will be 2/6/2026 |
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| 2025-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) - Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) Description: Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement on file for child #1 was not signed and dated by the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.) Provider will have parent sign and date the fee agreement. |
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| 2025-08-27 | 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: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The date one the health assessment for staff person #4 had been changed from 2/15/23 to 2/15/24. 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.) Provider will have staff person bring in an updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-08-27 | 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: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include the updated required signed disclosure statements. 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. Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 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.) Provider will have all staff sign the updated required disclosure statement. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic hand soap on lower shelf in reach of children. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, the soap was placed out of reach. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several peeling baseboards that needed repair located on the 2nd floor hallway walls. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have someone come to repair the hallway baseboards. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in the prek classroom on the main floor was not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site) Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, the provider created a mat chart and posted it in the classroom. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, provider signed all fee agreements. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include an updated child growth and developmental assessment reviewed and signed by the parent. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff review developmental assessments with parents and keep signed assessments on file for each child. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #5 did not have the child's admission date. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, provider added the admission date to the fee agreement. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, teachers labeled the bottles with the children names. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Description: Name, address, and phone/Age Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1, #2, #3, or #4 did not include a driver's license or state ID. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, provider added a copy of staff state IDs to the files. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were two electrical outlets uncovered in the 2nd floor classroom and the basement classroom. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, provider replace all plug covers. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were cleaning supplies in the lower unlocked cabinet located in basement classroom. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, provider locked the cabinet that had toxic cleaning supplies. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d) Description: On excursions Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the basement classroom was missing a bottle of water. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time on inspection, provider added a bottle of water to the first aid kit. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection There was tan peeling paint in the hallway on the 2nd floor. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the peeling paint repaired. |
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| 2023-11-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On November 22, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documentation and speaking with parent, on several occasions staff person #1 was observed using force and restraints when completing diaper changes. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff person complete trainings on working with challenging behaviors and have other outside sources support with working in the toddler classroom. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats in prek 3 classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, the teacher added a number chart for the mats. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in prek room #1 was temping above 45°. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have maintenance come out to service the refrigerator. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 had not been signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will sign off on all children financial agreements. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3, #4, #5 and #10 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged or the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add the fee amounts and date on which the fee is to be paid on the financial agreement. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3, #4, #5 and #10 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents complete all sections of the financial agreement. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add release people to the fee agreement. |
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| 2023-08-30 | 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 August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4, #6, #8 and #9 did not include either the name, address or telephone number of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents update the missing emergency contact information. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #7 did not include health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add health insurance policy number onto emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for children #1, #2 and #4 did not include either the names, addresses or telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents add missing information to the emergency contacts. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The required annual local traffic safety letter had not been updated or sent to the local traffic safety authorities. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the local traffic safety letter and send it to the local traffic safety authorities. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete the annual written evaluation and add to staff file. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the infant classroom did not contain gloves. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection provider added gloves to the first aid kit located in the infant room. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-04-26 | 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: ON APRIL 26, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 GRABBED A CHILD BY THE HOOD OF THEIR JACKET AND FORCEFULLY MOVED INTO LINE, THEY ALSO PUSHED ANOTHER CHILD IN THE CHEST INTO THE FENCE 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 person was placed on off-site suspension immediately and terminated upon completion of internal investigation on 4/27/22 |
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| 2022-04-26 | 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: ON APRIL 26, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS YELLING AT CHILDREN ON THE PLAYGROUND 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 person was placed on off-site suspension immediately and terminated upon completion of internal investigation on 4/27/22 |
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| 2021-12-21 | 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: ON DECEMBER 21, 2021 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 USED PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT WITH THE STUDENTS 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 PERSON WAS REMOVED FROM CARING FOR CHILDREN IMMEDIATELY ON 12/16/2021 AND UPON COMPLETION OF INTERNAL INVESTIGATION WAS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT 12/17/2021 |
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| 2021-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 21, 2021 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS YELLING AT THE STUDENTS AND USING A HARSH TONE 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 PERSON WAS REMOVED FROM CARING FOR CHILDREN IMMEDIATELY ON 12/16/2021 AND UPON COMPLETION OF INTERNAL INVESTIGATION WAS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT 12/17/2021 |
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| 2019-10-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THROUGH VIDEO FOOTAGE STAFF #1 PUSH CHILD #1 WITH THEIR BODY THREE TIMES 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.) All staff will participate in a center-wide thorough review of MELC's supervision policy and Code of Conduct by 11/17/19. This is tentatively scheduled for 11/1/19. The noted policy documents and sign-in sheets will be submitted immediately following this review. |
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| 2019-10-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THROUGH VIDEO FOOTAGE STAFF #1 PUSH CHILD #1 WITH THEIR BODY THREE TIMES WHILE YELLING AT THE CHILD 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.) All staff will participate in a center-wide thorough review of MELC's supervision policy and Code of Conduct by 11/17/19. This is tentatively scheduled for 11/1/19. The noted policy documents and sign-in sheets will be submitted immediately following this review. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD #1 WAS DATED 6/5/18, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD #2 WAS DATED 7/24/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ARE RETURNED, PARENTS WILL PROVIDE UPDATED HEALTH ASESSMENTS, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED ANNUALLY |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 THROUGH STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING, THE LAST FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED ON 8/22/18. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF WILL PARTICIPATE IN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ON 9/4/19, FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS |
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| 2019-03-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(e) - No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 8, 2019 DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #2 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STAFF #1 THREATENED TO TIE A CHILD'S SHOELACE TO A CHAIR AND THEY TIED THE CHILD'S SHOELACE TO THE CHAIR. 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. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MELC's plan of correction, terminated employee #1 of "Staff #1". During MELC Pottstown monthly staff meetings, the center director reviews and success new articles and information pertaining to supervision and strategies on how to manage challenging behaviors. MELC implemented a Positive Behavior intervention system (PBIS). Staff are informed to treat all children with respect and equity. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/7/17, the refrigerator located in the basement preschool area contained remnants from previous food/spills. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MELC staff were instructed to clean the refrigerator and remove all food remnants. All refrigerators will be inspected weekly to ensure the refrigerators remain clean. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/7/17, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the schoolage are (basement of facility). Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of the School Age Classroom schedule was posted and the lead teacher was notified that the schedule must remain posted in the classroom. This will be checked monthly. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/7/17, the emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 located in the Toddlers 2 Tiny tots room had not been updated within the required 6 month period. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will remove expired emergency contacts and replace with updates in the emergency contact binder. To ensure updates are done the binders will be checked monthly. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/7/17, water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the Toddler 2 Tiny Tot room, Pre-k 4 room, Pre-k 1 (room 2F), Busy Bee Toddler 1, and the school age room in the basement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MELC will do weekly checks to ensure ceiling tiles are kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. MELC will replace damaged tiles immediately. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/7/17, peeling paint was observed on the walls in the Pre-k 1 (room2F), and Pre k-room in basement of facility. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MELC will do weekly walk through of each individual classroom to ensure all surfaces are free from damage such as peeling or damaged paint or damaged plaster. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/7/17, hand washing signs were not posted at the sink in toddler 2 room, boys bathroom on 1st floor and girls bathroom in the basement. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MELC will do monthly checks to ensure a sign is posted at all sinks. MELC will ensure that the sign contains the statement that children and staff shall wash hands after toileting and before eating. |
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