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The Smart Center Of Child Dev & Tech Ed

Lansdowne, PA · Delaware County
702-04 E BALTIMORE AVE, Lansdowne, PA 19050
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Quick Facts

Capacity
77 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 742-2804
702-04 E BALTIMORE AVE
Lansdowne, PA 19050
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255047
License Issued
Jun 4, 2026
Active Through
Jun 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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The Smart Center Of Child Dev & Tech Ed is a Child Care Center in LANSDOWNE PA, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/10/26 the refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer placed inside.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometer was placed in the refrigerator.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(2)

Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain date of admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date of admission was added to fee agreement.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff evaluations were completed.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 emergency numbers were not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Emergency Numbers will be posted by each telephone connector in the facility.
2025-03-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include child's physician name, address or telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Childs Physicians informtion was obtained from the parent and put on the childs emergency contact form
2025-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

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 03/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Childs updated heath assessment will be requested
2025-03-20 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not have a file.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff files will be made available, and the designated person in charge will know the location of all staff files. Staff person #3 has been removed until full file is complete.
2025-03-20 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.

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 will have 12 hours of training every year
2025-03-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a criminal clearance that was more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) contained a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 did not have criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate or FBI clearance to review.

Correction Required: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person#3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
clearances for all staff persons will be updated; the provisional employee will only work with a permanent employee until all of the clearances are in. The updated NSOR has been request. Staff #3 has been removed and will not return without until full file is complete.
2025-03-20 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 there were uncovered electrical outlets observed in infant classroom, bathroom in infant room, and young toddler classroom.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet covers that have been removed will be replaced
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 09/17/21.

Correction Required: 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.)
The employee obtained a current health assessment
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or NSOR verification. Receipt confirms NSOR was resubmitted on 03/12/24. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained child abuse clearance dated 08/16/18 and PA FBI clearance dated 08/21/18 which is more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Staff Person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 FBI clearance was received on 03/22/24. Staff person #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written evaluations have been completed and copies will be sent
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 missing electrical outlet covers were observed in the toddler room.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet covers were replaced during inspection.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the first aid kit located in toddler room was missing bandages, scissors, soap and gloves. The first aid kit located in the infant room was missing tweezers, scissors, tape, gauze and soap. The first aid kit located in the preschool room was missing scissors and soap.

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.)
All first aid kits were replenished with missing items during the inspection.

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