Spicebush Montessori School Association
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Hours of Operation
- Monday8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 09/18/25, the refrigerator near the entry way used to store potentially hazardous foods did not contain an 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.) We have purchased thermometers for both refrigerators as well as back-ups in case something happens to the existing ones. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On 09/18/25, during the renewal inspection, the most recent health report on file for child #1 was dated 10/3/23, the most recent health report for child #2 was dated 09/04/24. 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.) The families were waiting for their birthday to update their health forms. We have sent requests to both families to send us updated health forms. Child 1 has sent an updated form already and Child 2 has their appointment on November 3, 2025. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: On 09/18/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not provide information on how to access the regulations in Chapter 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have printed out the directions for how to contact ELRC region 15 and posted them by the front door. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: On 09/18/25, during the renewal inspection, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted at the facility in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the wall next to the main door, the school has posted a document holder; inside that document holder are the emergency plans for the school. We also added labels on the outside so that families will know what to expect inside. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On 09/18/25, during the renewal inspection, the last fire drill documented by the Director was dated 06/10/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The school did not schedule fire drills over the summer. We will ensure that we do so for all 12 months of the year. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 09/18/25, during the renewal inspection, the last documentation of the fire detection system being tested by the Director was dated 06/10/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each time a scheduled fire drill is conducted, the staff will perform a check of the fire detection system. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/9/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3, and child #4 did not contain an updated financial agreement and emergency contact. Documents dated 2/2024 and 3/2024 respectively. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent-Teacher conferences are to be held on November 1st and 4th. During these meetings, the parents will review their emergency forms, and contracts and sign that they agree that all of the information is up to date and correct. We do have currently corrected forms for the 5 students who were selected for review. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.31(e)(4)(i) - General Health and Safety/Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: General Health and Safety/Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/9/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Pediatric First Aid & CPR certificate. Documents dated 9/14/22. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed their recertification for PQAS pediatric first aid on October 20,2024. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/9/24, it was observed that the water temperature exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit and temped at 118 degrees Fahrenheit at the bathroom and classroom sinks. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After the hot water was found to be too hot the facilities manager turned down the heat setting on the hot water heater on both the top and bottom thermostats. This has allowed the hot water to cool and not exceed 100 degrees F. This was verified by video. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Initial review | 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: During the initial Inspection on 5/22/24 and prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 contacted the department and requested a new copy of the clearance and it was received and filed |
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