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Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two

2310 Providence Ave, Chester, PA 190135.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days

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About Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two

Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 85 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
38 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255460
Also at this site
Facility #CER-00248470: Group child care home
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 85 rules in all · 72 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 20
  • Safety and hazards 17
  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 31, 2026InspectionFacility #CER-00255460No rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2026InspectionFacility #CER-0025546011 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Room # 7 was not set up and ready to receive children”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1's immunization record was missing 2-HepB, 3 Rotavirus, 1 Dtap, 1 Pneumococcal”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 6's health assessment was dated 1/24/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Facility's emergency plan did not include documentation for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The extension cords in the infant room, was accessible to the crawling infants in the room”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan was not posted”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The first aid kit in the facility's vehicle was missing, gloves, scissors, and tweezers”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: 1. The classrooms located on the 2nd floor Rooms 4--7 windowsills needed cleaning and the 3rd floor classroom windowsills needed cleaning as well 2. Classroom # 5 had a tile that was ripped and needed replacing 3. The middle classroom located on the 3rd floor, ceiling and wall had peeling paint and was wet from the rain”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 3's file did not have documentation of child service report in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include child's birthdate”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

  3. Oct 9, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-002484709 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a current Certificate of Compliance posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no signed documentation of transportation policy in children's file/ or facility's handbook between parent and facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Children washing their hands in the bathroom before lunch, and all the children using the same cloth towel to dry their hands”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

    • Transportation

      3280.174 Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 listed as driver for the facility's documentation of licensed expired on 6/11/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4's emergency contact did not have the parental signature for obtaining emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's NSOR was dated 11/21/19”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of method of contacting parents at the onset and the end of the emergency”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: A can of paint was observed inside the lower cabinet under the sink in the facility's bathroom unlocked, and accessible to children”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

  4. Mar 19, 2025InspectionFacility #CER-0025546015 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement was incomplete and did not include release person”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 4/8/24 and 3/5/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have a complete file to meet the requirements for the position”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.78 Lighting

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The classroom on the 3rd floor closet to the kitchen lights does not work in the classroom”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement did not include services provided”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and Staff # 8 had documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare training in file Staff# 4 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include shelter away location away from the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's NSOR clearance in file was dated 11/21/19”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan that was posted was not updated”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment -”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed that the fire detection system was not working on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed 6 children in Room 3 that has a capacity for 4 children”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 was missing a dose of the following immunization- Rotavirus, Dtap, HIB, and Pneumococcal Child # 2 was missing doses of the following immunization- 2-HepB -, 1- rotavirus, 1-Dtap,1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal, 1 Polio. No documentation of MMR, Varicella and Hep A”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8's documentation of staff evaluation in file was dated 1/18/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed leaning products in the lower cabinet of the kitchen and 2nd floor bathroom. Both cabinets were unlocked and accessible to children”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

  5. Oct 4, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-0024847010 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have a child service report Child # 3's agreement did not include services provided”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was not signed by the operator”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's outdoor play space had debris- wood etc. in the yard that was accessible to children”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility's shaken aby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement did not have release persons listed”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f)(10) Age and training

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/11/22”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1s health assessment was dated 7/12/23 Child # 2's health assessment was dated 9/27/23”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility has embedded equipment that was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was last signed on 3/25/24”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

  6. Jun 13, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-002554602 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(h)(2) Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During unannounced inspection on 6/13/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 in the infant room with 12 children- 1 - infant, 3- young toddler, 6 -older toddler, 2- preschoolers.in a space measured for 6 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “During unannounced inspection on 6/13/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 in the infant room with 12 children- 1 - infant, 3- young toddler, 6 -older toddler, 2- preschoolers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

  7. May 20, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #CER-0025546022 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not provide a shelter in place/lockdown location at the facility and a shelter away location.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following The infant room, and the 3rd floor classrooms did not have the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced inspection on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24 while reviewing paperwork, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drills on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: The rooms on the 3rd floor of the facility were not set up and ready to receive children”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 9 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.185 Record Retention for One Year

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, the facility had disposed of Child# 1's file when cert Rep asked to review file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 1.21.22. Staff # 9 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The emergency contacts were not present for all the children in the infant room and the preschool room .”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24,, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The infant room, the preschool room # 4 located on the 2nd floor, and the 3rd floor classrooms did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following -The pack n plays in the infant room were not labelled for the use of a specific child. - Child # 2 was observed in the infant room asleep in a bouncy chair”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced monitoring 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 9 did not have documentation of verification of experience of 2500 childcare hours to qualify for the position of AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a current staff evaluation in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During unannounced inspection on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of Health and Safety training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 had documentation of 9 clock hours of childcare training and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 3 had documentation of 11 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 4 had documentation of 9 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 6 had documentation of 2 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 7 had documentation of 5 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The infant room located on the 1st floor, the older toddler/preschool room # 3, and the preschool room located on the 2nd floor did not have sufficient materials to facilitate children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, Staff #1 confirmed that Child # 1 and # 2 were taken to Staff # 1's home before dropping off Child # 1 and # 2 to school.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, it was founded that Staff # 1 who is listed as the driver, is alone in the vehicle while transporting preschool children and is unable to supervise children while driving.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.124(d) Excursions

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility did not have emergency contact in the vehicle while transporting”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, it was reported that Staff # 1 who is the driver for the facility, transports preschool children alone”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

  8. May 20, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-0025546022 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not provide a shelter in place/lockdown location at the facility and a shelter away location.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following The infant room, and the 3rd floor classrooms did not have the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced inspection on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24 while reviewing paperwork, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drills on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: The rooms on the 3rd floor of the facility were not set up and ready to receive children”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 9 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.185 Record Retention for One Year

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, the facility had disposed of Child# 1's file when cert Rep asked to review file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 1.21.22. Staff # 9 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The emergency contacts were not present for all the children in the infant room and the preschool room .”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24,, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The infant room, the preschool room # 4 located on the 2nd floor, and the 3rd floor classrooms did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following -The pack n plays in the infant room were not labelled for the use of a specific child. - Child # 2 was observed in the infant room asleep in a bouncy chair”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced monitoring 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 9 did not have documentation of verification of experience of 2500 childcare hours to qualify for the position of AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a current staff evaluation in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During unannounced inspection on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of Health and Safety training in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 had documentation of 9 clock hours of childcare training and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 3 had documentation of 11 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 4 had documentation of 9 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 6 had documentation of 2 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 7 had documentation of 5 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development

      “During unannounced monitoring on 5/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The infant room located on the 1st floor, the older toddler/preschool room # 3, and the preschool room located on the 2nd floor did not have sufficient materials to facilitate children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, Staff #1 confirmed that Child # 1 and # 2 were taken to Staff # 1's home before dropping off Child # 1 and # 2 to school.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, it was founded that Staff # 1 who is listed as the driver, is alone in the vehicle while transporting preschool children and is unable to supervise children while driving.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.124(d) Excursions

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility did not have emergency contact in the vehicle while transporting”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS

      “During complaint investigation on 5/20/24, it was reported that Staff # 1 who is the driver for the facility, transports preschool children alone”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

  9. Mar 15, 2024InspectionFacility #CER-0025546016 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not provide a shelter in place/lockdown location at the facility and a shelter away location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing paperwork, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of the facility's emergency plan sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The infant room located on the 1st floor, the older toddler/preschool room # 3, and the preschool room located on the 2nd floor did not have sufficient materials to facilitate children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development needs.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing paperwork, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of annual emergency drills on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The rooms on the 3rd floor of the facility were not set up and ready to receive children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 1.21.22.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 had documentation of 9 clock hours of childcare training and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 3 had documentation of 11 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 4 had documentation of 9 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 6 had documentation of 2 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours. Staff # 7 had documentation of 5 clock hours of childcare training hours and not the mandatory 12 hours.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a current staff evaluation in file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The emergency contacts were not present for all the children in the infant room and the preschool room .”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The infant room, the preschool room # 4 located on the 2nd floor, and the 3rd floor classrooms did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The pack n plays in the infant room were not labelled for the use of a specific child.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 4 and # 5 did not have documentation of verification of experience of 2500 childcare hours to qualify for the position of AGS.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2, and # 6 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 did not have documentation of college transcripts in file .”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During renewal inspection on 4/17/ 24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility Cert Rep observed the following The infant room, and the 3rd floor classrooms did not have the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location.”
  10. Aug 31, 2023InspectionFacility #CER-0024847010 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the inspection on 9/22/23 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in the room upstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the bathroom was observed having cracked tiles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

      “During the inspection on 9/22/202 the file record for child # 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2 and 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 windows above ground level that directly open to the outdoors in the facility were accessible and the opening was greater than 6 inches..”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “During the inspection 9/22/2023 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(h) Completion of professional development

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for staff person #1 and 2 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

      “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

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  1. Apr 19, 2023InspectionFacility #CER-0025546027 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations. Staff person #5-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-5- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (see code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for staff person #5, 6 and 7 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 has non-approved first aid/cpr training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 room #2, 3 and 4 did not have evacuation routes posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for staff person #1, 2 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The file record for child #1 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file record for child #3 did not include a completed financial agreement form signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for staff persons# 4 and 7 did not include a written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for child # 4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form. The file records for child #1,2,4 and 5 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file record for child # 4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the inspection on 5/4/2022 the file for staff persons #5 and 6 did not include an acceptable initial health assessment (the health assessments did not answer questions of staff person's ability to perform job duties and if the y were free from communicable diseases).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for child #1 and 2 did not include an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the facility did not have a safe routes plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 Room# 2, 3 and 4 did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in those spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the playpens in Room #2 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a FBI Clearance. Staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and their file included an expired state police, child abuse and FBI clearance. Staff person#5 was observed providing direct child care alone/unsupervised and their file did not include a child abuse clearance. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a copy of requests for the state police clearance or a state police clearance. Staff Persons #2, 4, 5 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for child#2 and 3 did not include a 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for staff person#5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 room#4 and the Learning Room did not have a daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for child #1 & 4 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child #1 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the first-aid kit in room#2 was missing tweezers and scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the hot water temperature measured 127.9° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for staff person #2,3,4 and 6 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Staff person #5 was observed alone with children and their file did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the inspection on 5/24/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the inspection 5/24/2023 the file records for staff person # 1, and 4 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

  2. Sep 13, 2022InspectionFacility #CER-0024847026 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 WAS OUTDATED. IN ADDITION, THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 WAS OUTDATED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME OR ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS TELEPHONE NUMBER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4) Written consent

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED WRITTEN CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HOME ADDRESS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILDS ADMISSION DATE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED CSR ASSESSMENT ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. WHEN ASKED, STAFF PERSON #3 COULD NOT PROVIDE THE NAMES OF THE CHILDREN SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT THAT WAS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS YELLOW PEELING PAINT LOCATED ON THE BATHROOM DOOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TAPE OR SOAP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS AN OPEN CAN OF PAINT UNDER AN UN-LOCKED CABINET LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS IN A UNLOCKED CLOSET IN REACH OF CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS UNCOVERED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR NSOR CLEARANCE. IN ADDITION, THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON #2 WAS DATED 7/13/2017.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE FACILITIES LOCATION AND VEHICULAR ROUTES.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f)(2)/3280.31(f)(6) Health and Safety Training - Prevention of SIDS/Health and Safety Training - Shaken baby syndrome

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE SUDDEN INFANT DEATH TRAINING OR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSE HEAD TRAUMA TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. BOTTLES AND SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED WITH CHILDS NAME. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

  3. Mar 29, 2022InspectionFacility #CER-0025546016 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #3 HAS AN OUT OF STATE DRIVERS LICENSE HOWEVER DOES NOT HAVE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ON FILE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM THE CLASSROOM HAD 8 CHILDREN AND TWO TEACHERS (THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A 1YEAR OLD). STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT THE CLASSROOM TO TAKE A PRESCHOOL CHILD TO THE BETHROOM LEAVING STAFF PERSON #1 OUT OF RATIO WITH 7 CHILDREN AGES 1-5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #1 WAS LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM UNATTENDED FOR ABOUT 30 MINS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE FEE AMOUNT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THEIR ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE TIME.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #2 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING SNACK TIME STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILDRENS HANDS PRIOR TO THEM EATING COOKIES.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. EVACUATION ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION ON EACH FLOOR OF THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. DHS CONTACT INFORMATION OR DHS REGULATIONS WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “ON MARCH 29, 2022, CERTIFICATION REP CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DATE THE FEE IS TO BE PAID.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

  4. Nov 22, 2021InspectionFacility #CER-002554608 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN ROOM 7, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE WINDOWS IN ROOM 7 OPENED MORE THAN 6 INCHES.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE CEILING TILE AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ON THE SECOND FLOOR WERE MISSING AND IN DISREPAIR. IT WAS ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE OF THE 3RD FLOOR BATHROOM WAS MISSING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION,CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT,CRACKING PLASTER OUTSIDE OF ROOM 1 DOOR FRAME, IN ROOM 9, ON THE WALL NEAR THE WINDOW ON THE LEFT IN ROOM 11, ON THE WALLS ON THE 2ND FLOOR STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE 3RD FLOOR. AND ABOVE THE WINDOW ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE 3RD FLOOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.93 Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TWO FIREPLACE OPENINGS, IN ROOMS 1&2, THAT DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE GUARD OR SCREEN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN ROOMS 4,5,6,7,8 AND THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THERE WERE NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR KITCHENS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64 Outside Walkways

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED LARGE PLANTS BLOCKING THE WALKWAY CREATING A TRIPPING HAZARD.(CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED GLASS, LIGHT FIXTURES,PAINTS AND OTHER TOXINS INSIDE OF UNLOCKED CLOSETS IN ROOMS 4 AND 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two licensed?

Yes. Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 85 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 72 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 800-2767 to ask.

What is Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two's phone number?

(610) 800-2767.

Where is Great Minds Think Alike Childcare, Two?

2310 Providence Ave, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Hands & Little Feet Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).