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Rising Stride Child Care Center of Woodlyn

Woodlyn, PA · Delaware County
1312 Macdade Blvd, Woodlyn, PA 19094
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Capacity
84 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 816-2886
1312 Macdade Blvd
Woodlyn, PA 19094
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258370
License Issued
Jun 20, 2026
Active Through
Jun 20, 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 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).

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the "agreement" forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were not signed by the operator and parents.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 have been signed by the operator and parents.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the "agreement" forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include services provided.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 now include services provided.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the "agreement" forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Release persons have been added to the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the "agreement" forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not specify if the parent received the original agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents have received the original agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8.
2026-05-06 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: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the release person's name, address and phone number.

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.)
The release person's name, address and phone number have been added to the emergency contact form of child #4.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #4, #5, #6 and #9 were not in the childcare space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms of children #4, #5, #6 and #9 have been placed in the childcare space.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact and agreement forms of children #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 were not updated within a 6-month period.

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 information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact and agreement forms of children #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 have been updated.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 did not address questions #1 and #3. The file of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Staff persons #1 and #2 now include completed health assessments.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms have been updated for all children in the facility and now include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 5-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms have been updated for all children at the facility.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the toy kitchen and 3 Fisher Price toy barns in the Care Bears room were dirty. The bin containing trains and train tracks in the Paddington Bears room was broken. The wall toy, toy food truck and area rug in the Bear Cubs room were dirty.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Fisher Price barn toys in the Care Bears classroom were cleaned and wiped down. The toy bin in the Paddington classroom was discarded and replaced. In the Bear Cubs classroom, the busy board and toy food truck were cleaned and wiped down, and the rug was shampooed and thoroughly cleaned.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the extension cord in the Care Bears room was missing protective receptacle covers. An outlet cover was missing by the wooden kitchen in the Panda Bears 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 have been placed on all open receptacles in the Care Bears and Panda Bears rooms.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, hand sanitizer was on the counter in the Care Bears room. A Swiffer mop containing cleaning toxins was accessible to children in the Panda Bears room.

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.)
All hand sanitizers have been removed from the Care Bears classroom. The Swiffer mop cleaning solution has been secured and is now stored in the locked toxins cabinet.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, a trash bag containing trash and tissues that appeared to be contaminated with human secretions was in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director removed a trash bag from the playground.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the first-aid kits in the Polar Bears and Panda Bears rooms were missing 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.)
Soap was added to the first aid kits in the Polar Bears and Panda Bears classrooms.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the wall by the tables in the Polar Bears room was dirty. The wall with the wooden wall toy in the Panda Bears room had food on it and the wall by the sink was dirty.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall by the tables in the Polar Bears classroom was cleaned. In the Panda Bears classroom, the wall with the wooden toy and the sink area were also cleaned.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the wall by the library and the wall between the wooden shelves by the dramatic play areas and magnet tiles in the Paddington Pears room had peeling paint/damaged plaster.

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.)
A professional completed painting in the library, dramatic play, and additional areas of the Paddington classroom. In addition, the magnet tiles in the Paddington classroom were replaced.
2026-01-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 1-7-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the bottom of the wall by the border in the bathroom had damaged paint/plaster. The walls of the stalls in the bathroom were dirty.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bathroom stall walls were wiped clean, and the wall bordering the bathroom was repainted.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: On 04/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, in the Koala Bears room two infants were sleeping in cribs. The cribs in use only had 2 feet of space on one side of the crib. Two sides of the cribs were touching other cribs, the third side of the crib was touching the wall.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All occupied cribs will maintain a space of 2-3ft on three sides.
2025-04-21 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: On 04/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed FBI clearance. The request (dated 2023) for the clearance was in the file, but the results were not.

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. 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 Person #1 cannot return to work until completed FBI clearance has been submitted to management.
2025-04-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 04/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, in the Bear Cubs room there was chipping paint on the blue portion on the wall underneath the counter. In the Panda Bears room there was also chipping paint on the blue portion of the wall behind the bookshelf, and chipping white paint above the play kitchen.

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.)
Chipped paint was immediately covered, then painted over the weekend.
2025-01-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 1-9-2025 during an unannounced visit, the shelf in the toy kitchen in the Panda Bears room was broken. The saucer and mirror in the Koala Bears room were dirty.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fingerprints were wiped from the mirror in Koalas. The exersaucer was wiped clean in Koalas. The kitchen shelf in Pandas was repaired.
2025-01-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 1-9-2025 during an unannounced visit, the trash cans and refrigerator in the Paddington Bears room were dirty.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trashcans and refrigerator handle were cleaned during the visit when they were pointed out by our rep.
2025-01-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 1-9-2025 during an unannounced visit, 3 toilets in the children's bathroom were out of order.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilets that were clogged from child usage earlier that day, were plunged and operational. Loose toilet seat was tightened.
2025-01-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 1-9-2025 during an unannounced visit, the trash can in the Polar Bears room by the changing table was not lidded.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lid was placed back on trashcan during visit.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the toy vehicles in the Polar Bears room were dirty. The toy kitchen in the Care Bears room was dirty. The yellow toy pot and other toys in the Paddington Bears room were dirty. The pink, green and orange push toy in the Bear Cubs was dirty.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toys and kitchen were cleaned and dried.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the wooden table and blue sofa in the Polar Bears room were dirty.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The surfaces were cleaned during the inspection.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the Koala Bears room were dirty.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The highchairs were cleaned on site.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the water from the sink in the Koala Bears and Bear Cubs rooms exceeded 110° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water temperature was adjusted.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the walls in the Polar Bears, Paddington Bears and Bear Cubs rooms presented dirt. The outdoor play space had trash lying around.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Playground was cleaned during inspection after tissue and cups blew out of trash bag. Classroom walls will be wiped down weekly.
2024-06-10 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the walls in each stall of the children's bathroom presented dirt and other residue.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Stalls were cleaned by cleaning staff.
2023-04-20 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Also, the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will develop a written plan and review with staff a policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The provider will update the emergency plan to include all facility persons and their role during an emergency. The provider will update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
2023-04-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions
2023-04-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have verification of a state police clearance. Staff #2 did not have documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will provide verification of a state police clearance. Staff #2 will provide verification of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Staff #1 will not work in childcare until the state police clearance is provided. Staff #2 will not work in childcare until the NSOR is provided.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A HEATH ASSESSMENT OR TB TEST RESULTS ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS FOR THEIR STAFF FILE.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN AND POSTED PLAN NOTIFYING FAMILIES OF THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL DEVELOP AND POST A PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE COMPLETION OF AN EMERGENCY DRILL.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERTOR WILL CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY DRILL AND DOCUMENT IT IN WRITING.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF THE REVIEW/UPDATE OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND UPDATE IF NEEDED, ANNUALLY, AND DOCUMENT IT IN WRITING.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE STAFF DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.

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.)
THE PROVIDER WILL TRAIN STAFF ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN ANNUALLY.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.27(f)/3270.171(a) - Emergency plan/Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)/3270.171(a)

Description: Emergency plan/Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF SENDING THE MUNICIPALITY THE EMERGENCY PLAN OR THE SAFE ROUTES.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL SEND, THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THE SAFE ROUTES, TO THE MUNICIPALITY ANNUALLY AND OBTAIN WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION THAT IT WAS SENT.
2022-06-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CLEARANCE AND COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL PROVIDE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY (NSOR) AND A COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE W/ RAP SHEET.
2020-09-02 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-09-02 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-09-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2018-06-11 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2018-06-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

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).

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.
2018-06-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2017-06-27 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2017-03-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2017-03-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

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.

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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