Penn Childrens Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On February 3, 2026, a child was accepted into care asleep in a car seat and remained asleep in the car seat for approximately 30 minutes while under staff supervision. 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.) All infant affiliated staff will receive reinforcement and retraining on infant safe sleep, receiving children into care, and supervision requirements. |
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| 2026-02-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: On February 3, 2026, a child was accepted into care asleep in a car seat and remained asleep in the car seat for approximately 30 minutes while under staff supervision. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infant affiliated staff will receive reinforcement and retraining on infant safe sleep, receiving children into care, and supervision requirements. |
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| 2026-02-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On February 3, 2026, a child was accepted into care asleep in a car seat and remained asleep in the car seat for approximately 30 minutes while under staff supervision. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infant affiliated staff will receive reinforcement and retraining on infant safe sleep, receiving children into care, and supervision requirements. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 has requested verification of education. |
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| 2024-09-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-10-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.161(b) - Food | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(b) Description: Food Noncompliance Area: Per the director's admission, a bottle was served to the incorrect child. Correction Required: Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were trained in proper feeding and safety protocols. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: Self-reported noncompliance was received regarding incident that occurred on 05/29/23. During transition from outdoor play area back into the building staff member #1 accidentally left child #1 on outdoor play area unsupervised. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was immediately reunited with class after it was noticed that he had been left behind during transition. Staff member was required to review supervision policies. Staff member also received letter of discipline and it was placed in his file. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #7 and child #10 did not specify fee amount and 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.) Fee agreement forms for children #7 and #1O have the correct information specified. Corrected documents are attached. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal on 06/07/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4, child #7, and child #10 did not specify the date of child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing fee agreement information was added to family agreement for children #4, #7 and #10. The corrected fee agreement statements are submitted with this document. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #8, child #9 and child #12 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The consent form was provided to families of children #8, #9 and #12 for review and signature of consent for emergency medical care. A copy of the consent forms for these children is submitted with this document. Updated consent forms have been replaced in the classroom binders. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the health report reviewed for child #12 was not updated within 12-month time period. Health report reviewed was dated 04/20/22. 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. 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.) The family was contacted and provided an up to date health report for child #12 . The health document is placed in the child's file. Family of child #12 was made aware of the update requirements. A copy of the updated documentation is included in the submission of this report |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #8, child #9, and child #12 did not include signed parental consent for administering minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The original consent form was provided to families of children #1, #8, #9 and #12 for signature of consent for administration of minor first-aid. A copy of the consent forms with signature for these children is submitted with this document. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire. 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.) Penn Children's Center (PCC) staff #1 and #2, signed signature sheets confirming the orientation they had received on day one. The copies were sent as PDF to Erika Child's via email on June 12,2023 5:56 pm from the Executive Director, Heather MacDermott Havey. Title of document: PCC emergency plan orientation new employee |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in front hallway and in Penguins classroom. 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.) Electrical outlets were replaced during inspection. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 a section of the outdoor play surface rubber material was in need of repair. 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.) Facility maintenance crew covered portion of outdoor play space that was in need of repair at time of inspection. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed Infant Room Frisky Fish refrigerator thermometer were defective with the incorrect reading of the temperature. Pre School Olympians room refrigerator were missing a thermometer in the children's refrigerator. 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 placed updated thermometers in each refrigerator that was defective and or missing. Thermometers gave updated reading of appropriate level. Provider corrected on site. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed child # 8 health assessment was incomplete and not signed by a physician/ CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We requested a completed and signed form from this family. This form has not yet been received. This child is not permitted to return to care until such time as a complete, current health assessment is received by the center. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed Preschool Rockets room Child #3 asthma medication was not in its original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed medication from the classroom immediately and requested the original packaging from the family. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.161(a)/3270.161(d) - Wholesome/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a)/3270.161(d) Description: Wholesome/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed Preschool Rockets room Child # 2 food was not labeled in the refrigerator, also there were food stored in child's #2 backpack that required refrigeration. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider labeled and properly stored items listed above. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed in infants Ladybug's room Child # 1 bottle located in the refrigerator was not labeled indicating that it belongs to the child. . Pre School Explorer's room child # 4 and 5 water bottles were not labeled to indicate which child it belongs to in classroom refrigerator. Toddler's Penguin's room Child # 6 and 7 water bottles were not labeled to indicate which child it belongs to in classroom refrigerator. 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.) Provider placed name labels on each bottle that identified which child the bottle belong to. Provider corrected on site. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed Secret Garden room locks were defective. The locks on the doors only locks from the inside preventing exiting from the room. 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.) Door handle and lock mechanism were replaced by locksmith. |
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| 2022-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2022 observed Pre-School Olympians bathroom sink located on the left side entrance of the bathroom were defective. The faucet wouldn't shut off, the faucet handle was malfunction and needed to be operated manually under the sink. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Faucet was repaired by plumber. |
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