Abington Kids Creative Learning Center

3270.184(a) Release of information

“During a complaint investigation on 7/27/26, director verified that a parent of a child was not provided with a copy of the child's record upon request. The parent resides out of the area, and due to the child's record containing personal health information, director did not want to send via fax or email to protect the information. Parent requested information via email or certified mail in writing on 7/27/26. As of 8/20/26, parent had not received the child's record.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1, see code sheet for DOH, does not have a valid NSOR or FBI clearance on file. Staff # 2 does not have a valid NSOR clearance on file.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

“During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, certification rep observed two benches and a trash can against the fence in the outdoor play space, which created a climbing hazard. One the other side of the fence is a steep drop to an area of pooling water.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed a crack in the floor of the kindergarten/school age room. Certification rep observed a television cord accessible to children in the pre k classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, certification rep observed broken toy bins in the pre k 1 classroom with cracks, a wooden block table with a sharp edge, a play kitchen with a crack in the oven door creating pinch points and a red faux leather couch with tears on the corners. There was also a red faux leather couch in the kindergarten/school age room with torn corners.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“During a renewal inspection on 3/16/26, certification rep observed the fire drill log to be out of compliance with drills logged every 60 days. This is evidenced by fire drills logged on 4/7/25 then 6/11/25 and then 8/11/25 and 10/29/25. Fire drill log is current at the time of inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, the file for staff person # 2 was reviewed. The FBI clearance on file, dated 3/7/24, was designated for the Department of Education, therefore not valid for DHS purposes as per CPSL.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

“During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, certification rep observed a trash can in the pre k 1 classroom kitchen area used for food trash with no lid.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, certification rep reviewed the file for child # 2. The emergency contact form did not include the addresses for the listed release persons.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“During a renewal inspection on 3/25/25, the file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) was reviewed. More than 12 months passed between health assessments as evidenced by the health assessment forms dated 6/22/23 and 8/5/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

“During a renewal inspection on 3/24/25, the file for staff person # 1 was reviewed. The health assessment on file dated 11/27/23 does not include a statement that staff is free of communicable disease or a statement that staff is able to provide child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled longer than 6 months, did not contain a child service report.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the Febreze air freshener, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Kindergarten room where it was accessible to the children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, an aide, did not contain verification of education. The file for Staff Person #6, an aide, did not contain verification of education. The file for Staff Person #7, an aide, did not contain verification of education.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education, but did not contain verification of any experience.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, a group supervisor, did not contain verification of any education or experience.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment and TB test conducted 9/13/22 and 9/15/22, more than 12 months prior to their onset of employment. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a health assessment dated 2/20/24, dated after their start date.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR for Staff Person #3, the director, was dated 2/16/24. A director may not be hired provisionally and is required to have all clearances upon hire. The NSOR request for Staff Person #4 was dated 2/23/24, after their date of hire. Staff Person #4 did not have a NSOR certificate on file during the inspection. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #5 was dated 9/20/23, after their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include the request for the FBI Clearance. The NSOR request date for Staff Person #7 was 2/14/24 and the NSOR was dated 2/15/24, both after the date of hire for the staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the door leading to the playground was observed to be water damaged. Garbage was observed in cabinets under the sinks in both bathrooms in the Kindergarten room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the first aid kit was observed on the floor inside an unlocked closet in the Kindergarten room, where it was accessible to the children in the room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

3270.192(5) Two written references

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #7 did not include any written letters of reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.107 Refrigerator

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the refrigerators in the PreK 1 room and in the Kindergarten room did not contain thermometers.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/8/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #1, did not have the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on file at the facility. The one-hour health and safety training had been completed 10/27/22 but could not be located for review during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. Staff Person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/20/2019.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. The fire drill log showed that fire drills had been conducted 8/3/23 and 12/18/23, which was more than 60 days between fire drills.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/2/24. Staff Person #2 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff Person #3 completed their health and safety training on 1/16/24, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The date of the last emergency training on file for Staff Person #1 was 4/12/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following staff did not complete the required preservice trainings within 90 days of their date of hire: Staff Person #2, pediatric first aid training 1/10/23, health and safety training 3/2/23; Staff Person #3, pediatric first aid training 2/24/23, health and safety training 2/20/23; Staff Person #4, pediatric first aid training 2/24/23, health and safety training 2/22/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained mandated reporter training completed 9/5/22, which was more than 90 days from their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #5 contained mandated reporter training completed 9/11/22, which was more than 90 days after their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #6 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearances dated 9/2/22, which was after their date of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #7, who has been employed longer than one year, only contained 7 hours of child care training completed during the previous year of employment.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the unicorn bathroom in Room 101 and outside the bathroom in Room 101.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2023

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the door jam to Room 104 and on two of the walls in Room 100.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include health insurance coverage information.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 did not include administration of the flu vaccine.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #2 was dated 6/18/22, after their date of hire. The health assessment for Staff Person #5 was dated 6/1/22, after their date of hire. The health assessment and TB test for Staff Person #8 was dated 2/18/23, after their date of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #3 had not been updated in the classrooms when the master file had been updated.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child # 3, who is transported by the facility, did not include signed parental consent for transportation.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #6 contained verification of education but did not include verification of experience prior to working at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. At that time, the required preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff present during the inspection. Staff Person #1 has not completed the health and safety training and has been employed longer than 90 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/14/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working unsupervised with a group of 6 preschool children. Staff Person #1 has not completed the health and safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/20/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training which should have been completed by 3/20/22. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 8/31/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training. The file for Staff Person #5, date of hire 5/27/21, did not contain documentation of health and safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, Febreez and Poo-pouri, labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kindergarten classroom. Both were accessible to the children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the first aid kit on the gray van did not contain scissors.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.18(a) On file at facility

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the high school diploma, one year experience, or 15 credits in the human services field. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the high school diploma, one year experience, or 15 credits in the human services field.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the high school diploma or two years of experience with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/29/18, was reviewed. The last staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 3/19/20.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drills were conducted on the following days: 10/14/21, 12/17/21, and 2/28/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/20/21, did not contain approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of the date of hire, 3/20/22.”

Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, an emergency drill had not been conducted during the previous year.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain any letters of reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

3270.176(a) Insured

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the two vans used by the facility to transport children did not have current insurance information.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/29/18, was reviewed. The file did not contain documentation of fire safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 8/31/21, contained a health assessment dated 9/8/21. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 6/14/21, contained a health assessment dated 6/24/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child and the staff provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.107 Refrigerator

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the refrigerator in the Kindergarten room did not contain a thermometer.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the bathroom on the right in the Prekindergarten 1 room, the bathroom in the Prekindergarten 2 room, and both bathrooms in the kindergarten room did not contain lidded trash cans.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/20/21, contained documentation that the FBI fingerprinting was completed 12/29/21. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 8/31/21, contained a PDE FBI Clearance dated 7/28/21, but did not contain the required DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 6/14/21, contained a CJIS FBI Clearance dated 5/17/21, but did not contain the required DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance. The file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/29/18, contained mandated reporter training dated 2/18/15 which is required to be completed every 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/22. At that time, the two bathrooms used by children and staff in the Prekindergarten 1 room did not have handwashing signs posted.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022