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North Penn Ymca-e M Crouthamel Elementary School

Souderton, PA · Montgomery County
School La And Garfield Ave, Souderton, PA 18964
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Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 723-0574
School La And Garfield Ave
Souderton, PA 18964
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246917
License Issued
Jan 30, 2026
Active Through
Jan 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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NORTH PENN YMCA-E M CROUTHAMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in SOUDERTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following was not on file at the facility: A. Written agreement between school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants. B. Written policies to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. C. Emergency plan did not address continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility's persons including volunteers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written agreement between school and ymca regarding disposal of hazardous materials and biological containments documented and sent to inspector for review Copies of Shaking baby, Procedures for coping with crying/fussing/distraught child, and prevention/identify maltreatment posted at sites and copies sent to inspector for review, along with continuity of operations.
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have a health assessment or Mantoux testing on file on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has completed health assessment and Mantoux testing. A copy of reports have been sent to inspector for review
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility persons #2 and 3 did not have verified completed education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 had college degree & transcripts on file. A copy of HS diploma is now on file as well and sent to inspector for review. Staff person #3 had HS diploma, college degree and transcripts on file. A copy of these items were sent to inspector for review
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #3 had 1 missing 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of letter of reference from non-family was obtained and is now on file. A copy has been sent to inspector for review
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility's emergency plan did not have shelter in place plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated to include shelter in place, lock down, and shelter locations. Attachments with maps were included as well as copies emailed to inspector
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of this inspection facility's emergency plan did not have a plan for evacuation on file.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated to include evacuation plan along with location to evacuate too. Attachment with maps were included as well as copies emailed to inspector
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not have a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated to show a method for facility persons to inform parents that emergency has ended and provide instructions See Lockdown annex & Attachment 6 emailed to inspector, highlighted areas show responsible parties
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated to show a method for facility persons to inform parents that emergency has ended and provide instructions See Lockdown annex & Attachment 6 emailed to inspector, highlighted areas show responsible parties
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There are no infants/toddlers in school age care program. Attachment 14 of Emer. Plan has been updated with names of children with medication or special needs as well as faculty member responsible for their accommodations and medication.
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their annual emergency drill conducted. and logged at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill was conducted and posted on board. Photo proof emailed to inspector.
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of updated emergency plans were sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency. Copies of email and forms were sent to inspector for review
2025-10-10 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 needed 4 additional hours of training to total the required 12 hours. These have been completed and copies of certificates of completion have been emailed to inspector
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.132(a)

Description: Contact parent/keep record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have a file for reporting injuries of children.

Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All injury reports are kept in main office. Copies were made and a file created for the site to keep on location. Anytime injury occurs the procedure is to contact parent at time of injury depending on nature of injury or to update them at pick up. The original document is signed by parent and goes to main office, a copy will be made to go into site files.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.132(c) - Document emergency treatment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.132(c)

Description: Document emergency treatment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have incident reports written for child #5.

Correction Required: An operator shall document the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained. File documentation shall include information referenced at §3270.20(c) (relating to reporting injury, death or fire).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of incident report sent to inspector for review
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have the following three policies written: recognition of potential signs / system of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site has childcare maltreatment, shaken baby syndrome and strategies for coping with crying child posted on parent board.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have Mantoux testing date and results on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has TB test in file at site but it was not a clear copy. Staff #2 was notified and she made an appointment and received another test. Results were sent to inspector.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection pick up / drop off procedures were not posted.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pick up/drop off procedures are posted at the door/parent board. Pictures of the posted procedures were sent to inspector.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #1 & #2 did not have proof of qualifications on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 have proof of qualifications on file, copies were emailed to inspector
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #1and 4 did not have verified years of experience on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of staff #1 and #4 verification of experience are on file and sent to inspector
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) - Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7)

Description: Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have an incident report and did not report to OCDEL the injury of child #5 that was seen for emergency care from an injury that occupied at the facility.

Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child was holding arm but had not stated had injury or pain. Staff noted arm was wrapped in gauze. Staff member thought other staff members gave child gauze but learned from child's parent that child brought it from home- parent confirmed this. Parent explained child is going through a phase of wanting to know what a cast felt like. Parent confirmed that child did not have an actual injury that might have occurred a school age are program.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and the county EMA.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan has been sent to [email protected]
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #3 and #4 did not have 12 hours of annual professional development on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff #3 and #4 have 12 hours of annual training on file, copies emailed to inspector
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.115(a)(8) - Age and Training/Included in ratio/annual training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.115(a)(8)

Description: Age and Training/Included in ratio/annual training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons#1, #3and #4 did not have water safety training on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As discussed in phone conversation with inspector, our program does not take school age children swimming during program hours. Mr. March (inspector) agreed that water safety training is not required for school age care program
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #2 and 4 did not have annual staff evaluations on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff #2 and #4 have annual staff evaluation on file. Copies sent to inspector
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.35(c) - 45 or fewer children director/group sup 30hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(c)

Description: 45 or fewer children director/group sup 30hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection there was no director hired.

Correction Required: In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a group supervisor or a director/group supervisor shall be employed by and be present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Marie Carreras is EMC site director/group supervisor. She is scheduled AM/PM 5 days a week
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility's first aid kit did not have gauze or gloves in them.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gauze was added to first aid kit from supply kept in closet on site. All First aid kits were reviewed and any missing items were immediately added to ensure that all first aid kits are fully supplied at all times.
2023-11-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/5/22 it was observed the emergency plan did not include procedures to accommodate children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
update the emergency plan with information for accommodations for children with disabilities and or children with chronic medical conditions and add it to the current emergency plan immediately
2021-11-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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