Description: The Discovery Tree is a Full-Day Preschool and Child Care Center for Ages 3 Months through 5 Years. We have three locations in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Two locations are in Drexel Hill and one locations is in Ridley Township (Woodlyn).
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT FOR STAFF #1 ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIPLOMA FOR STAFF #1 WAS PROVIDED. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE TO MAINTAIN ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN THE STAFF FILE. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1, 4, & 5 HAD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN TRAINING THAT WAS SIGNED AND DATED OVER 1 YEAR AGO. 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.) STAFF WILL RECEIVE AND SIGN THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL CHECK INDIVIDUAL FORMS AGAINST A STAFF SHEET TO ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE RECEIVED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING SIGNED THEIR INDIVIDUAL FORMS. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT FOR STAFF #1 A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WAS NOT PROVIDED. ALSO, STAFF #5 ONLY HAD AN INVOICE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND NOT THE ACTUAL STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CORRECT STATE POLICE FORMS WERE PROVIDED FOR STAFF #1 & 5. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE TO FILE THE CORRECT CLEARANCES IN THE STAFF FILES. |
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| 2019-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD # 4-7 DID NOT HAVE AN OPERATOR SIGNATURE ON THE AGREEMENT. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE OPERATOR WILL SIGN THE AGREEMENTS FOR CHILD 4-7. THE OPERATOR WILL ENSURE THAT THEY SIGN ALL AGREEMENTS AT APPLICATION OR UPDATE, IF A NEW FORM IS REQUIRED. |
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| 2019-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD # 1, 4, & 7 HAD AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND FEE AGREEMENT THAT WAS NOT UPDATED IN THE LAST 6-MONTH PERIOD. (#1 9/27/18, #4 12/4/18, #7 5/17/18) Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.) THE PROVIDER WILL MEET WITH EACH PARENT TO REVIEW/UPDATE & SIGN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND THE FEE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS AND FEE AGREEMENTS ARE UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD BY TRACKING AND REVIEWING THE DATES MONTHLY. |
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| 2019-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 & #2 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT VERIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING ON FILE. 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.) STAFF #1 & 2 WILL RECEIVE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AND WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION WILL BE RETAINED ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF RECEIVE ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING BY OFFERING A STAFF TRAINING ANNUALLY AND MAKE UP TRAINING. A SIGN-IN SHEET WILL BE KEPT IN THE OFFICE AND INDIVIDUAL VERIFICATION WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. |
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| 2019-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #3 HAD A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE DATED 7/20/2011. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #3 WILL APPLY FOR A NEW STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE ALL STAFF APPLY FOR NEW CLEARANCES AT LEAST 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE DOCUMENT. |
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| 2018-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility was using a combined emergency contact form and agreement form and those forms for children # 1,2,3,4,and 5 did not contain the operator's signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will sign agreement forms for children # 1,2,3,4,and 5. Agreement forms will be signed by the operator and the parent at time of enrollment. |
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| 2018-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility is not using the approved DHS form for child service reports. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider ensure that teachers are completing the DHS approved child service report for all children in the facility. Child service reports will be given done and shared with parents every 6 months. |
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| 2018-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 3/5/18, did not contain an FBI 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 # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 will not work in a childcare position in the facility until an FBI clearance is on file at the facility. Staff have 90 days from hire date to obtain required CPSL documents. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/27/17 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff person # 1 is listed as a group supervisor and her file did not contain documentation that staff person has a bachelor's degree from a University. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain documentation that staff person # 1 has reciieved a bachelor's degree from an accredited University to qualify staff person as a group supervisor. Verification of education and experience prior to hire date will be on file at time of employment. |
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| 2017-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/17 at unannounced inapection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 did not contain verification of staff person's education or experience prior to employment at the facility. Correction Required: 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 will obtain verification of staff person # 1's education and experience prior to employment at the facility. Verification of education and experience will be on file at time of employment. |
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| 2017-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/13/17 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 2 did not contain documentation of staff person having been trained on the emergency plan at the time of employment. 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.) Provider will provide documentation that staff person # 2 was trained on the emergency plan at the time of hire. All employees will be trained on the emergency plan at time of hire and then each year. |
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