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14432 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA
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Jolly Journeys Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jolly Journeys Childcare Center
Jolly Journeys Childcare Center is a child care center in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 14 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 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Jolly Journeys Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253989
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 14 of 16 visits · 64 rules in all · 62 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Supervision and ratios 11
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 1
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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 8/4/26, the most recent alarm test was on 6/25/26, a period of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 9/11/23 and one dated 5/7/26. While there were gaps in the work status for staff #1, staff #1 did return to work on 2/9/26 after an absence. The previous health assessment at that time was more than 2 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written references on file for staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 and staff #2 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of cribs that were being used by infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.108(b) Disposable discarded
“There were disposable cups with children's names viewed in the facility. Staff #3 stated that they reuse the cups throughout the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #2 did not receive training on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was a gap of greater than 30 days between fire alarm tests. The alarm was tested 11/10/25 and then again on 1/9/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the most recent emergency plan training documented for staff #1 was dated 3/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“There was no documentation that the local traffic safety authorities had been notified in the previous year in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the most recent emergency drill on file was dated 7/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“As of the renewal inspection on 10/21/25, the most recent health assessment on file for staff #2 was dated 9/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #2 did not have documentation of Varicella or Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for the age of the child. No exemption letter for these vaccines was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff #3 and staff #4 did not have 2 years of experience documented to qualify for the identified position of Assistant Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“There was no staff evaluation on file for staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was a bottle in the refrigerator in the infant room that was not labeled with a child's name. When asked whose bottle it was, staff #4, who was working in the infant room, stated they did not know.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“On 9/8/25, child #1 fell off the indoor climber onto the tile floor resulting in injury. The only protective surface was under the exit of the slide. The rest of the climber was on the tile floor. Additionally, there was a larger wooden climber with a slide in the preschool room that did not have an protective surface underneath.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/5/25, the most recent alarm test was dated 4/4/25, which was 31 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/5/25, staff #1 was onsite (see code sheet for hire date) and had only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/5/25, staff #1 was onsite (see code sheet for hire date) and did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2/10/25 during an unannounced inspection, staff #1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have a disclosure statement on file. The disclosure statement was signed and dated on the day of the inspection. Staff #2 (see code sheet for start date) had a child abuse clearance dated 1/23/25, which was after the date she began working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 had only one written reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The tuberculosis screening for staff #1 was dated 8/18/23, greater than 1 year prior to initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2/10/25 during a complaint investigation, staff stated that the front door was jamming and they needed to use a crowbar to get it back in working order.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2/10/25 during an unannounced inspection, staff #1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have a disclosure statement on file. The disclosure statement was signed and dated on the day of the inspection. Staff #2 (see code sheet for start date) had a child abuse clearance dated 1/23/25, which was after the date she began working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 had only one written reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The tuberculosis screening for staff #1 was dated 8/18/23, greater than 1 year prior to initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2/10/25 during a complaint investigation, staff stated that the front door was jamming and they needed to use a crowbar to get it back in working order.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a water stained ceiling tile in the room to the right of the entrance just in front of the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“Child #1 was in the crib drinking a bottle (see code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment of staff #2 did not include the doctor's assessment of the staff's communicable disease status. The health assessment for staff #4 did not include an assessment of the staff's communicable disease status, and did not address the staff's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were Styrofoam bowls on a toy shelf in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign in the front part of the room to the right of the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There was no documentation that staff #1 was trained in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not have a signed, dated, and witnessed disclosure statement on file. The dates of the required NSOR for staff #5 were 11/6/19 and 12/6/24, a period of greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“There was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #1 for the stated assistant group supervisor position. There was no high school diploma on file for staff #3 to qualify for the stated assistant group supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 4/11/24, during the facility's annual renewal inspection, it was stated that there are occasional days when the opening staff person is left alone in the facility with more than 1 child. It was stated that the facility opens at 6am and the second child comes in around 6:15-6:30am, and a single staff person could be alone at times until approximately 6:45am. A plan of correction was submitted and accepted on 5/8/24. This accepted plan's correction date was listed as 4/12/24, but as of 6/11/24, the correction was determined as not having been implemented. On 6/11/24, repeated noncompliance was stated to have occurred after staff person #1 and #4 were interviewed. Staff person #1 arrive at approximately 6am to open the facility. Staff person #1 stated they were alone with more than one child from approximately 6:20am-6:45am due to staff person #5 not being able to come in as scheduled. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was dropped off at approximately 6am, child #2 was dropped off at approximately 6:20am, and child #3 was dropped off at approximately 6:30am. Staff person #1 and #4 stated that staff person #4 arrived at the facility at approximately 6:45am. Staff person #4 also confirmed that there were 3 children present when they arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 4/11/24, during the facility's annual renewal inspection, it was stated that there are occasional days when the opening staff person is left alone in the facility with more than 1 child. It was stated that the facility opens at 6am and the second child comes in around 6:15-6:30am, and a single staff person could be alone at times until approximately 6:45am. A plan of correction was submitted and accepted on 5/8/24. This accepted plan's correction date was listed as 4/12/24, but as of 6/11/24, the correction was determined as not having been implemented. On 6/11/24, repeated noncompliance was stated to have occurred after staff person #1 and #4 were interviewed. Staff person #1 arrive at approximately 6am to open the facility. Staff person #1 stated they were alone with more than one child from approximately 6:20am-6:45am due to staff person #5 not being able to come in as scheduled. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was dropped off at approximately 6am, child #2 was dropped off at approximately 6:20am, and child #3 was dropped off at approximately 6:30am. Staff person #1 and #4 stated that staff person #4 arrived at the facility at approximately 6:45am. Staff person #4 also confirmed that there were 3 children present when they arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 4/11/24, during the facility's annual renewal inspection, it was stated that there are occasional days when the opening staff person is left alone in the facility with more than 1 child. It was stated that the facility opens at 6am and the second child comes in around 6:15-6:30am, and a single staff person could be alone at times until approximately 6:45am. A plan of correction was submitted and accepted on 5/8/24. This accepted plan's correction date was listed as 4/12/24, but as of 6/11/24, the correction was determined as not having been implemented. On 6/11/24, repeated noncompliance was stated to have occurred after staff person #1 and #4 were interviewed. Staff person #1 arrive at approximately 6am to open the facility. Staff person #1 stated they were alone with more than one child from approximately 6:20am-6:45am due to staff person #5 not being able to come in as scheduled. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was dropped off at approximately 6am, child #2 was dropped off at approximately 6:20am, and child #3 was dropped off at approximately 6:30am. Staff person #1 and #4 stated that staff person #4 arrived at the facility at approximately 6:45am. Staff person #4 also confirmed that there were 3 children present when they arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“On 4/11/24, it was stated during a complaint investigation that there has been 9 infants present in the infant space with only 2 staff. Facility provided a plan of correction that was accepted on 5/16/24, but this accepted plan has not been implemented as required as of 6/11/24. On 6/11/24, staff #2 and #3 were asked if they reviewed and signed off on a supervision and ratio policy created by the facility. Staff #2 and #3 stated that they do remember signing off on a check list for supervision and ratio. However, the provider's correction requirement was for this policy to be approved by OCDEL prior to having staff be trained on this policy. The facility has not submit to OCDEL their newly created supervision and ratio policy for review or approval.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/30/24, the most recent fire alarm test was 4/1/24, more than the required 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“File for staff person #5 contained an annual evaluation dated 8/1/21 and another evaluation that did not contain a date. An annual evaluation completed by the director once every 12 months was not observed on file for staff person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the refrigerator in the infant and toddler spaces both contained thermometers that were measuring the inside temperature of these refrigerators to be 48 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, staff person #2 and #3 were present in the same space with 12 children. It was stated when asked which children were assigned to which staff person, that they had not separated or assign primary care groups at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“It was observed that a medication, cooling swabs for teething, was present for child #1, but was not labeled with the child's name as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #5 contained two recent health assessments, one dated 2/4/22, and another dated 4/9/24. These dates verify that staff person #5 did not have an update health assessment completed and on file within the 24 month requirement. File for staff person #6, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment dated 4/10/23. This health assessment was dated and placed on file after staff person #6 began initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“File for staff person #8 contained a health assessment dated 3/8/24, but that health assessment was incomplete. Questions number 2 and 3 on the health assessment form were not answered. The health assessment on file did not specify whether an examination for communicable diseases was completed, and did not include documentation on whether an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care was completed. File for staff person #9 contained a health assessment dated 3/28/24, but that health assessment was incomplete. Question number 3 on the health assessment form was not answered. The health assessment on file did not include documentation on whether an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed that 6 infants were sleeping in the infant space and none of the rest equipment being used had at least 2 feet of space on at least three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, a known agent of the department rang the facility's door bell. Staff can see who is standing at the door. It was observed that staff began shuffling around but did not come open the door. Staff person #3 picked a child up near the door and walked back towards the middle of the room and sat down with the child behind the desk. The agent began knocking on the door once this was observed. Staff person #2 walked over to the desk closer to the door, turned their back to the door, and made a telephone call. The agent continued to knock on the door continuously until staff person #2 hung up the phone and walked over to the door. Immediate access was not granted to a known agent of the department.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that several ceiling tiles in both room 1 and room 2 were moved or loose causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #7, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a valid disclosure statement. The disclosure statement on file did not contain a witness signature as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“It was observed that an infant's basinet contained an attached mobile.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first aid kit in the infant space did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Locked or inaccessible/Locked
“It was observed in the bathroom, used by preschool aged children in room 1, that a cabinet was present which contained Windex, disinfectant spray, prescription medications, and sanitizing wipes. This cabinet, instead of drawers, had clear plastic pieces which could be pulled open and down to gain access to the shelves inside the cabinet. Although childproof locks were observed on the one side of each of those plastic pull-down pieces, the plastic was thin enough to be flexible so that the other side could be pulled down and children could access the cleaning materials and medications stored within.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“It was stated that there are occasional days when the opening staff person is left alone in the facility with more than 1 child. It was stated that the facility opens at 6am and the second child comes in around 6:15-6:30am, and a single staff person could be alone at times until approximately 6:45am.”
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was stated during a complaint investigation that there has been 9 infants present in the infant room with only 2 staff.”
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) Each staff person meets quals/8th grade + 2 yrs
“Staff person #4 was hired as an aide, but the file for staff person #4 does not have the documentation required in order to meet the qualifications to be hired as an aide. Although staff person #4 has 2 years of documented experience on file, they do not have documentation verifying that they have, at minimum, completed 8th grade.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was observed at the facility on 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, staff person #2 and #3 were present with 12 children: 2 infants, 2 younger toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 6 preschoolers. Staff stated that this has been happening more than just that day and on occasion there could be up to approximately 15 children present with 2 staff, leaving staff out of ratio until additional staff arrive.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was stated during a complaint investigation that there have been 9 infants present in the infant room with only 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Promote development/No physical punishment
“It was stated by multiple staff during a complaint investigation that staff person #1 is physically rough with infants when picking them up and putting them down. Staff person #1 stated that they have gotten annoyed when they tell an infant "no" and the child doesn't listen. Through multiple interviews with staff including staff person #1, it was determined that staff person #1 does not fully understand what is developmentally appropriate for children in that infant age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Promote development/No physical punishment
“It was stated by multiple staff during a complaint investigation that staff person #1 is physically rough with infants when picking them up and putting them down. Staff person #1 stated that they have gotten annoyed when they tell an infant "no" and the child doesn't listen. Through multiple interviews with staff including staff person #1, it was determined that staff person #1 does not fully understand what is developmentally appropriate for children in that infant age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was observed at the facility on 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, staff person #2 and #3 were present with 12 children: 2 infants, 2 younger toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 6 preschoolers. Staff stated that this has been happening more than just that day and on occasion there could be up to approximately 15 children present with 2 staff, leaving staff out of ratio until additional staff arrive for the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2024
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation22 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“File for staff person #5 contained an annual evaluation dated 8/1/21 and another evaluation that did not contain a date. An annual evaluation completed by the director once every 12 months was not observed on file for staff person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the refrigerator in the infant and toddler spaces both contained thermometers that were measuring the inside temperature of these refrigerators to be 48 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, staff person #2 and #3 were present in the same space with 12 children. It was stated when asked which children were assigned to which staff person, that they had not separated or assign primary care groups at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“It was observed that a medication, cooling swabs for teething, was present for child #1, but was not labeled with the child's name as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File for staff person #5 contained two recent health assessments, one dated 2/4/22, and another dated 4/9/24. These dates verify that staff person #5 did not have an update health assessment completed and on file within the 24 month requirement. File for staff person #6, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment dated 4/10/23. This health assessment was dated and placed on file after staff person #6 began initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“File for staff person #8 contained a health assessment dated 3/8/24, but that health assessment was incomplete. Questions number 2 and 3 on the health assessment form were not answered. The health assessment on file did not specify whether an examination for communicable diseases was completed, and did not include documentation on whether an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care was completed. File for staff person #9 contained a health assessment dated 3/28/24, but that health assessment was incomplete. Question number 3 on the health assessment form was not answered. The health assessment on file did not include documentation on whether an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed that 6 infants were sleeping in the infant space and none of the rest equipment being used had at least 2 feet of space on at least three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“On 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, a known agent of the department rang the facility's door bell. Staff can see who is standing at the door. It was observed that staff began shuffling around but did not come open the door. Staff person #3 picked a child up near the door and walked back towards the middle of the room and sat down with the child behind the desk. The agent began knocking on the door once this was observed. Staff person #2 walked over to the desk closer to the door, turned their back to the door, and made a telephone call. The agent continued to knock on the door continuously until staff person #2 hung up the phone and walked over to the door. Immediate access was not granted to a known agent of the department.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that several ceiling tiles in both room 1 and room 2 were moved or loose causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #7, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a valid disclosure statement. The disclosure statement on file did not contain a witness signature as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“It was observed that an infant's basinet contained an attached mobile.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first aid kit in the infant space did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Locked or inaccessible/Locked
“It was observed in the bathroom, used by preschool aged children in room 1, that a cabinet was present which contained Windex, disinfectant spray, prescription medications, and sanitizing wipes. This cabinet, instead of drawers, had clear plastic pieces which could be pulled open and down to gain access to the shelves inside the cabinet. Although childproof locks were observed on the one side of each of those plastic pull-down pieces, the plastic was thin enough to be flexible so that the other side could be pulled down and children could access the cleaning materials and medications stored within.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“It was stated that there are occasional days when the opening staff person is left alone in the facility with more than 1 child. It was stated that the facility opens at 6am and the second child comes in around 6:15-6:30am, and a single staff person could be alone at times until approximately 6:45am.”
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was stated during a complaint investigation that there has been 9 infants present in the infant room with only 2 staff.”
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) Each staff person meets quals/8th grade + 2 yrs
“Staff person #4 was hired as an aide, but the file for staff person #4 does not have the documentation required in order to meet the qualifications to be hired as an aide. Although staff person #4 has 2 years of documented experience on file, they do not have documentation verifying that they have, at minimum, completed 8th grade.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was observed at the facility on 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, staff person #2 and #3 were present with 12 children: 2 infants, 2 younger toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 6 preschoolers. Staff stated that this has been happening more than just that day and on occasion there could be up to approximately 15 children present with 2 staff, leaving staff out of ratio until additional staff arrive.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was stated during a complaint investigation that there have been 9 infants present in the infant room with only 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Promote development/No physical punishment
“It was stated by multiple staff during a complaint investigation that staff person #1 is physically rough with infants when picking them up and putting them down. Staff person #1 stated that they have gotten annoyed when they tell an infant "no" and the child doesn't listen. Through multiple interviews with staff including staff person #1, it was determined that staff person #1 does not fully understand what is developmentally appropriate for children in that infant age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Promote development/No physical punishment
“It was stated by multiple staff during a complaint investigation that staff person #1 is physically rough with infants when picking them up and putting them down. Staff person #1 stated that they have gotten annoyed when they tell an infant "no" and the child doesn't listen. Through multiple interviews with staff including staff person #1, it was determined that staff person #1 does not fully understand what is developmentally appropriate for children in that infant age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“It was observed at the facility on 4/11/24, at approximately 7:08am, staff person #2 and #3 were present with 12 children: 2 infants, 2 younger toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 6 preschoolers. Staff stated that this has been happening more than just that day and on occasion there could be up to approximately 15 children present with 2 staff, leaving staff out of ratio until additional staff arrive for the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/15/23, it was observed that staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a complaint inspection conducted on 11/15/23, it was observed on the facility's fire alarm testing log that the last fire alarm test was completed on 10/11/23, which is more than 30 days from the previous test and is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Jolly Journeys Childcare Center
Is Jolly Journeys Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Jolly Journeys Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jolly Journeys Childcare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jolly Journeys Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 14 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 62 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 Jolly Journeys Childcare Center care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Jolly Journeys Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jolly Journeys Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jolly Journeys Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 426-0011 to ask.
What is Jolly Journeys Childcare Center's phone number?
(610) 426-0011.
Where is Jolly Journeys Childcare Center?
14953 Kutztown Rd Suite 5, Kutztown, PA 19530. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Early Learning Center, 1.9 miles away.