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The Childrens Ark At St Georges

Ardmore, PA · Delaware County
1 W Ardmore Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003
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📞 (610) 658-9558
1 W Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260461
License Issued
Nov 7, 2026
Active Through
Nov 7, 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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It is the philosophy of The Children's Ark at St. George's to concentrate on educating the total child, treating each child as an individual with unique characteristics.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMonday-Friday from 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-21 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 08/21/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the required Criminal History Clearance in the file of staff person #1. Cert Rep also observed staff person #1 working alone with children in the Preschool classroom.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will not work in a childcare position. Staff person will submit required clearances before returning to work in a childcare position.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/25/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #1 wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will ensure both their hands and the children's hands are washed after diapering.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/16/24, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a cubby in the preschool classroom, accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer will be placed in an area that is inaccessible to children.
2023-11-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation it was found that staff 1 pushed a child head into the cot.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has moved Jamie to another classroom closer to the office so she could be constantly within ear and eye's reach.
2023-11-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d)/3270.113(e) - No harsh language/Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)/3270.113(e)

Description: No harsh language/Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation it was found that staff 1 used harsh language & tone, as well as used a blanket to restrain a child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will be monitoring staff 1 at all times to ensure that staff is following regulations and procedures. Staff 1 will also be written up and placed on probation, and any other violation will result in termination.
2023-08-23 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/20/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 29 did not know the relocation site for the facility when asked by Cert Rep.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 29 received an immediate follow up after inspection. Executive director reviewed the emergency plan again.
2023-08-23 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 renewal inspection on 9/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 16 did not have documentation of State Police clearance from the state of Florida - Staff # 26 listed as facility staff, did not have documentation of Delaware's child abuse clearance in file

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 16, 26-- may not work in a childcare 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 #-16,26-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 16 completed Fl state police clearance on 9/25/23with no record. Staff # 26 completed DE child abuse clearance on 9/20/23 with no record.
2023-08-23 Renewal 3270.72(b)/3270.72(d) - Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(b)/3270.72(d)

Description: Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/20/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the windows on the 2nd floor level did not have screens, and could be opened for more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our contractor came on 9/25/23 to give an estimate for installing screens. The screens will be installed by mid-October.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home address on their emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the address for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility's had excepted medication that was not labeled with a child's name.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all medication is properly labeled with the child's name at all times.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that staff 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff 2 take a health and safety training on the important of hand washing.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on January, 2020, did not contain a current mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1, will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1, will not provider care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility has some peeling paint behind the rocking chair in the infant room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.
2021-11-17 Renewal 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their address.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff have verification of the address in their file.
2021-11-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their experience.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will make sure that all staff have verification of their experience in the file at all times.
2021-11-17 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: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on November 2021 does not contain his out of state clearances.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.

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