Newtown Discovery Center
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About the Provider
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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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-05 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: On 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #4 admission date was missing from child's agreement form. 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.) Provider will add an admission date to child's agreement form. |
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| 2025-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: On 2-21-2025 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 files were missing a description for extra services on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add a description of extra services or non- applicable to the extra services provided section the agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. |
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| 2025-02-21 | 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 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #5 emergency contact form was missing an address for designated release person. 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 add release person address to child #5. |
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| 2025-02-21 | 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 2-21-2025 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3 and #4 file was missing consent for transportation. All children need consent for transportation in the event of an emergency and Transporation is needed. 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.) Provider will get consent for children #3 and #4 emergency contact for to be transported by the facility. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the refrigerator in the Parrots room was lacking a operating thermometer. 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 stock the refrigerator in the Parrots room with an operating thermometer. |
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| 2022-12-15 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in health insurance coverage and policy number information. 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 update the record of child #2 with health insurance coverage and policy number information. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in a current valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 will not return to care at the facility until such a time when the their record is updated with a current valid health assessment. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 and #5 were lacking current valid health assessments. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of both staff person #4 and #5 with current valid health assessments. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health assessment lacking in the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #2's health assessment with the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in the consents required prior to admission. 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. 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.) Provider will update the record of child #1 with the consents required prior to admission. |
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| 2022-12-15 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 2 was lacking in the required FBI clearance, The record of staff person #3 was lacking in the required state police clearance and mandated reporter training, Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 and #3 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 # 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.) Facility Person # 2 and #3 will not work in a child care position at the facility until such a time when the CPSL requirements are satisfied: the record of staff person # 2 will be updated with the required FBI clearance, The record of staff person #3 will be updated with the required state police clearance and mandated reporter training, |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) - Each staff person meets quals/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 only included one of the required letters of reference. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the one additional required letters of reference. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff member #6 was observed leaving the infant room leaving staff person #7 in the room to care for a total of 11 infants. When asked about primary care groups staff person #7 reported that they were not using that system at that time. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 trained so that from this time forward when children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons will always apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. Each staff person will be trained on the importance of "primary care grouping" so that moving forward each staff will always be able to verbalize their assigned group of specific children that they have responsibility for the supervision of. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person will 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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| 2022-12-15 | 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: At the time of the inspection the flamingo room had plaster on the wall which had not been sanded, which was easily peeled and flaking off the wall. 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 maintenance department work in the flamingo room to cover the plaster. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the hummingbird and infant rooms both had unlidded waste receptacles Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will furnish the hummingbird and infant rooms with lidded waste receptacles. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments in their staff records. #5, #8, #9, 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the staff records. #5, #8, #9, with current valid health assessments. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 was lacking in the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update facility person #7's record with two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #11 had no written documentation of the emergency plan training during the onboarding process. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will assure that facility person #11 receives training regarding the emergency plan, and will document the date of that training and kept in in the record of staff person #11. |
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| 2021-12-27 | 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: At the time of the physical site review the following CPSL violations were observed; Lack of an FBI clearance: Staff person's # 1, #3, #9, #10 Lack of PA state police clearance: Staff Person #2, #5, Lack of Child Abuse Clearance: #4 Lack of National Sex Offender Clearance: Staff person #5 Lack of Mandated Reporter Training: #5, #8, #9 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 -- 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, 3, 4, 5, 8, ,9 10--- 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 assure that staff members listed below will not work in a child care position at the facility until such a time when their files a completely in compliance with all CPSL requirements; Staff person# 1, #3, #9, #10 will have FBI clearances PA state police clearance will be obtained for Staff Person #2 and #5, Child Abuse Clearance will be obtained for staff person #4 National Sex Offender Clearance will be obtained for Staff person #5 Mandated Reporter Training will be completed by Staff person : #5, #8, #9 |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record's of the following staff were lacking in qualifications for the position they were identified to have been performing at the facility. Staff persons #5 and #6 were lacking Proof of education Staff persons #6, #7, #10 and #11 were lacking in the verification of child care experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will provide qualifications for all staff whose records were out of compliance: the records of staff persons #5 and #6 will be updated with proof of education and the records of staff persons #6, #7, #10 and #11 will be updated with the verification of child care experience to qualify them. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed providing care on their own and unsupervised. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record of staff person #1 will be updated so that they can be qualified for an AGS level. No aide will have groups on their own. |
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