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Kiddie Academy of Center Valley

4465 Saucon Creek Rd, Center Valley, PA 180344.9· 45 reviews
licensed capacity
152
open each week
5 days

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About Kiddie Academy of Center Valley

Kiddie Academy of Center Valley is a child care center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 152 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
152 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLife Essentials
StaffEducators must meet or exceed state requirements for child care providers, including background clearance and education qualifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity152 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Center Valley

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
152 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253373
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in Room 8 and Room 9 that the faux leather material on the child-sized green couches was peeling off leaving them not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “It was observed in Room 1 that the bottom of the refrigerator was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

  5. Feb 14, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “It was observed in the Little Acorn room that a staff person did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed in the Cherry Blossom room that during rest time, there were a total of 15 children present and 2 staff. When questioned about primary care groups, staff person #1 stated that they had 5 children in their group and staff person #2 stated they had 6 children in their group. There were 4 primary care cards that were left on the table by staff person #3. Staff person #3 had left the room and did not assign the responsibility of their group to either staff person #1 or staff person #2 before leaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed in the Cherry Blossom room that during rest time, there were a total of 15 children present and 2 staff. When questioned about primary care groups, staff person #1 stated that they had 5 children in their group and staff person #2 stated they had 6 children in their group. There were 4 primary care cards that were left on the table by staff person #3. Staff person #3 had left the room and did not assign the responsibility of their group to either staff person #1 or staff person #2 before leaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “File for staff person #4, who is currently hired as an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of education, but did not contain adequate verification of 2 years experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “It was observed that the Redwood classroom door contained a full pane of glass, and did not have any visual identifying marker on that glass at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “It was observed in the Apple Blossom room that the cots were not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “It was observed that the schedules posted throughout the facility did not accurately reflect the daily activities and routines that the staff and children follow. The daily schedules did not reflect the opener and closer rooms or the times of transitions in and out of the classrooms into those individual rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • 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

      “File for child #1, see code sheet for date of birth, contained two health reports; one dated 5/3/22, and an updated one dated 6/20/23. These dates verify that the previous and updated health reports on file for child #1 were completed more than 12 months apart. File for child #2, see code sheet for date of birth, contained two health reports; one dated 9/22/22, and an updated one dated 8/24/23. These dates verify that the previous and updated health reports on file for child #2 were completed more than 6 months apart. File for child #3, see code sheet for date of birth, contained two health reports; one dated 8/10/22, and an updated one dated 8/3/23. These dates verify that the previous and updated health reports on file for child #3 were completed more than 6 months apart. File for child #5, see code sheet for date of birth, contained a health report dated 6/12/23. The file did not contain an updated health report completed within the last 6 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain the parent's work address or release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “It was observed and stated that the facility had neither created nor provided a supervision policy to all currently enrolled families.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(i)/3270.182(4) Name of medication/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “It was observed in the Sprouts room that medication was present for child #6. However, the medication log, which was also being used to obtain signed parental consent to administer the medication, did not include the name of the medication as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

  6. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “It was observed in the school age outdoor play space that a large bin containing outdoor play equipment had a lid that was broken allowing for approximately 6 inches of water to pool at the bottom of that large bin. This created a situation where the lid was left not in good repair, and led to the visible hazard of the pooling water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

  8. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, contained an incomplete PA state police clearance. At the time of inspection, the documentation on file showed that the results of the record was pending. This was corrected and reprinted the day of inspection. File for staff person #5, see code sheet for hire date, contained two child abuse clearances dated 4/18/16 and 7/15/22, and two FBI clearance dated 3/22/16 and 7/13/22. These dates show that the clearances were updated more than 60 months apart. File for staff person #6, see code sheet for hire date, contained a FBI clearance dated 9/14/23. However, staff person #6 was initially hired provisionally and the file did not contain the adequate documentation needed for a provisional hire. The file did not contain the FBI fingerprint receipt which is required to be placed on file prior to the staff person being hired provisionally.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “File for staff person #3, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment dated 7/11/22 and documentation of TB screening results dated 7/13/22; these were completed more than 12 months prior to the facility's given date of initial service in child care for staff person #3. File for staff person #6, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment dated 8/6/22 and documentation of TB screening results dated 8/8/22; these were completed more than 12 months prior to the facility's given date of initial service in child care for staff person #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “It was observed in the files for staff persons #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #14 that the previously dated written evaluations completed by the facility's stated known director were dated more than 12 months from the current written evaluations observed on file. File for staff person #5, see code sheet for hire date, had a written evaluation on file dated 7/7/23, but did not have one written evaluation completed and filed by the director within their first 12 months of employment. File for staff person #7, see code sheet for hire date, had a written evaluation on file dated 7/6/23, but did not have one written evaluation completed and filed by the director within their first 12 months of employment. File for staff person #13, see code sheet for hire date, had a written evaluation on file dated 8/4/23, but did not have one written evaluation completed and filed by the director within their first 12 months of employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

  10. Sep 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log

      “It was observed that a medicated cream was present for child #1, but a medication log or signed parental consent for the administration of this medicated cream was not found on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “Although staff in the older toddler room were using a sanitizer cleaner to clean the changing table mat surface, the cleaning product was not left on the surface long enough to sanitize according to the manufacturer's instructions. It was observed that the cleaning product was sprayed and left on the surface for only approximately 2 minutes then wiped off, when the cleaning product itself explains the requirement of at least 3 minute contact time prior to wiping in order to sanitize a surface such as a changing table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(4) Dairy/Grain

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that children were served lunch by the facility. The lunch that was provided contained chicken nuggets, french-fries, and apple sauce. Therefore, the facility's lunch did not contain a least one dairy product or at least one grain as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.31(g) Fire safety - 1 yr./Professional development certificate

      “It was observed at the time of inspection that the file for staff person #1 contained documentation of an updated fire safety training completed on 8/8/23, but no documentation was on file verifying that staff person #1 completed fire safety training in 2022. Therefore no documentation was on file to show that the updated training completed 8/8/23, was completed annually as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “File for staff person #3, who was currently employed as an assistant group supervisor, had on file at least 2 years of verified experience working with children, but did not have on file adequate documentation of their education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, contained two FBI clearances on file, one dated 3/1/18 and another dated 6/16/23. These dates verify that staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance on file within the 60 month expiration date as required. File for staff person #2, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain out of state clearances. It was confirmed by facility staff during inspection that staff person #2 has lived outside of PA within the last 5 years, and out of state clearances are required. File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, contained an incomplete PA state police clearance. At the time of inspection, the documentation on file showed that the results of the record was pending. This was corrected and reprinted the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Aug 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “It was stated by facility staff that staff person #1 was an assistant group supervisor, and was being used as an assistant group supervisor. File for staff person #1 contained a high school diploma, but did not contain the needed documentation to verify 2 years experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “It was stated and confirmed that staff person #1 and staff person #2 were paired together in the Seedlings room. The documentation on file for both staff person #1 and #2 qualified them both to be aides. No additional staff were paired with these staff in the Seedlings room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

  2. May 17, 2023Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, it was observed at the time of inspection that a portable space heater was plugged in and in use at the front office desk.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.34(b) Each staff person meets quals/Director qualifications

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/31/23, the legal entity stated that staff person #2 had been given the responsibilities to double as the director of the facility, but staff person #2 does not have documentation on file to meet the qualifications to be hired as a director. Staff person #2 was performing the duties, as described in regulation, as the director but does not currently meet the qualifications to do so.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, it was observed that although staff person #1 completed their 10 hour health and safety training topics on 3/9/23, they had not completed this required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire).”
    • Other rules

      20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days and therefore were being fraudulently recorded by staff on the facility's written fire drill log. Between May 2022-May 2023 fire drills were documented in writing on the facility's fire drill log as having been conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. Staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only actual fire drill that the facility participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. The facility's written fire drill logs show that staff persons #2-#8 were all recorded as having participated in the majority if not all of those documented dated drills. Staff #2-#8 stated that since hired, see code sheet for hire dates, they participated in the following number of full evacuation fire drills: staff person #2 approximately 3-5 fire drills, staff person #3 approximately 5 fire drills, staff person #4 approximately 2-3 fire drills, staff person #5 approximately 7 fire drills, staff person #6 in 1 fire drill, staff person #7 has never participated in a fire drill, and staff person #8 participated in 1 fire drill.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff #2-#8 communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days. The facility's written fire drill log documented fire drills conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. Also observed during the complaint investigation, the documentation on file regarding the testing of the fire alarms was not adequate. The facility is required to complete fire alarm testing every 30 days; facility had never verbalized any reason as to why this was not possible to complete and understood the need for testing according to compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The testing report provided from the fire alarm company showed only 3 dates over the course of the last 12 months as a verified documented test of the alarms being pulled; those dates are: 6/30/22, 11/3/22, and 5/9/23. Documentation on file written by staff #2 shows a gap in the 30 day alarm tests recorded between May 2022- May 2023. Dates of record tests written by staff #2 are as follows: 5/20/22, 6/30/22, 7/14/22, 8/26/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 11/3/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 2/9/23, 3/7/23, 4/7/23, 5/9/23. In addition, the facility provided an invoice from their alarm company dated 1/16/23, which documented that an annual inspection/lights was last completed on 1/21/20, which is more than 12 months from the date of inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff #2-#8 communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days. The facility's written fire drill log documented fire drills conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. Also observed during the complaint investigation, the documentation on file regarding the testing of the fire alarms was not adequate. The facility is required to complete fire alarm testing every 30 days; facility had never verbalized any reason as to why this was not possible to complete and understood the need for testing according to compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The testing report provided from the fire alarm company showed only 3 dates over the course of the last 12 months as a verified documented test of the alarms being pulled; those dates are: 6/30/22, 11/3/22, and 5/9/23. Documentation on file written by staff #2 shows a gap in the 30 day alarm tests recorded between May 2022- May 2023. Dates of record tests written by staff #2 are as follows: 5/20/22, 6/30/22, 7/14/22, 8/26/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 11/3/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 2/9/23, 3/7/23, 4/7/23, 5/9/23. In addition, the facility provided an invoice from their alarm company dated 1/16/23, which documented that an annual inspection/lights was last completed on 1/21/20, which is more than 12 months from the date of inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(8) Every 60 days/Exit building

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills, ensuring that all staff and children exited the building, were not being conducted every 60 days and therefore were being fraudulently recorded by staff on the facility's written fire drill log. Between May 2022-May 2023 fire drills were documented in writing on the facility's fire drill log as having been conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill with a full evacuation that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. The facility's written fire drill logs show that staff persons #2-#8 were all recorded as having participated in the majority if not all of those documented dated drills. Staff #2-#8 stated that since hired, see code sheet for hire dates, they participated in the following number of drills: staff person #2 approximately 3-5 fire drills, staff person #3 approximately 5 fire drills, staff person #4 approximately 2-3 fire drills, staff person #5 approximately 7 fire drills, staff person #6 in 1 fire drill, staff person #7 has never participated in a fire drill, and staff person #8 participated in 1 fire drill.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “It was observed with written documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants with only 2 staff. Leaving the infant room out of ratio for nearly the entire day.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “It was observed with written documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants with only 2 staff. Leaving the infant room out of ratio for nearly the entire day.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “It was stated by staff #4, and #6-#9 that staff are not ensuring that infant's hands are being washed before meals and after diapering.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “It was observed through documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants, but the Big Acorn room's establish capacity only measures for 8 children.”
  3. May 17, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, it was observed at the time of inspection that a portable space heater was plugged in and in use at the front office desk.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.34(b) Each staff person meets quals/Director qualifications

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/31/23, the legal entity stated that staff person #2 had been given the responsibilities to double as the director of the facility, but staff person #2 does not have documentation on file to meet the qualifications to be hired as a director. Staff person #2 was performing the duties, as described in regulation, as the director but does not currently meet the qualifications to do so.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, it was observed that although staff person #1 completed their 10 hour health and safety training topics on 3/9/23, they had not completed this required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire).”
    • Other rules

      20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days and therefore were being fraudulently recorded by staff on the facility's written fire drill log. Between May 2022-May 2023 fire drills were documented in writing on the facility's fire drill log as having been conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. Staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only actual fire drill that the facility participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. The facility's written fire drill logs show that staff persons #2-#8 were all recorded as having participated in the majority if not all of those documented dated drills. Staff #2-#8 stated that since hired, see code sheet for hire dates, they participated in the following number of full evacuation fire drills: staff person #2 approximately 3-5 fire drills, staff person #3 approximately 5 fire drills, staff person #4 approximately 2-3 fire drills, staff person #5 approximately 7 fire drills, staff person #6 in 1 fire drill, staff person #7 has never participated in a fire drill, and staff person #8 participated in 1 fire drill.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff #2-#8 communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days. The facility's written fire drill log documented fire drills conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. Also observed during the complaint investigation, the documentation on file regarding the testing of the fire alarms was not adequate. The facility is required to complete fire alarm testing every 30 days; facility had never verbalized any reason as to why this was not possible to complete and understood the need for testing according to compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The testing report provided from the fire alarm company showed only 3 dates over the course of the last 12 months as a verified documented test of the alarms being pulled; those dates are: 6/30/22, 11/3/22, and 5/9/23. Documentation on file written by staff #2 shows a gap in the 30 day alarm tests recorded between May 2022- May 2023. Dates of record tests written by staff #2 are as follows: 5/20/22, 6/30/22, 7/14/22, 8/26/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 11/3/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 2/9/23, 3/7/23, 4/7/23, 5/9/23. In addition, the facility provided an invoice from their alarm company dated 1/16/23, which documented that an annual inspection/lights was last completed on 1/21/20, which is more than 12 months from the date of inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff #2-#8 communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days. The facility's written fire drill log documented fire drills conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. Also observed during the complaint investigation, the documentation on file regarding the testing of the fire alarms was not adequate. The facility is required to complete fire alarm testing every 30 days; facility had never verbalized any reason as to why this was not possible to complete and understood the need for testing according to compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The testing report provided from the fire alarm company showed only 3 dates over the course of the last 12 months as a verified documented test of the alarms being pulled; those dates are: 6/30/22, 11/3/22, and 5/9/23. Documentation on file written by staff #2 shows a gap in the 30 day alarm tests recorded between May 2022- May 2023. Dates of record tests written by staff #2 are as follows: 5/20/22, 6/30/22, 7/14/22, 8/26/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 11/3/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 2/9/23, 3/7/23, 4/7/23, 5/9/23. In addition, the facility provided an invoice from their alarm company dated 1/16/23, which documented that an annual inspection/lights was last completed on 1/21/20, which is more than 12 months from the date of inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(8) Every 60 days/Exit building

      “During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills, ensuring that all staff and children exited the building, were not being conducted every 60 days and therefore were being fraudulently recorded by staff on the facility's written fire drill log. Between May 2022-May 2023 fire drills were documented in writing on the facility's fire drill log as having been conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill with a full evacuation that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. The facility's written fire drill logs show that staff persons #2-#8 were all recorded as having participated in the majority if not all of those documented dated drills. Staff #2-#8 stated that since hired, see code sheet for hire dates, they participated in the following number of drills: staff person #2 approximately 3-5 fire drills, staff person #3 approximately 5 fire drills, staff person #4 approximately 2-3 fire drills, staff person #5 approximately 7 fire drills, staff person #6 in 1 fire drill, staff person #7 has never participated in a fire drill, and staff person #8 participated in 1 fire drill.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “It was observed with written documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants with only 2 staff. Leaving the infant room out of ratio for nearly the entire day.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “It was observed with written documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants with only 2 staff. Leaving the infant room out of ratio for nearly the entire day.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “It was stated by staff #4, and #6-#9 that staff are not ensuring that infant's hands are being washed before meals and after diapering.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “It was observed through documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants, but the Big Acorn room's establish capacity only measures for 8 children.”
  4. Dec 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023

  5. Nov 3, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed in the Saplings room that marker lids with a diameter of less than 1 inch were left accessible to the mouthing children present in that room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed in the Seedling room that 2 staff were present with 10 young toddlers, and when asked which children each staff had assigned to their primary care group, staff stated they had not yet assigned themselves care groups on that day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.55(a) Similar Age Level/Toddler and preschool children

      “It was observed in the Dogwood room that napping ratios were not properly being used during rest time. One staff was present with 19 preschool children. During rest time children were observed getting off their rest equipment to go to the bathroom and were allowed to move about the room to get their water bottles for a drink. Therefore napping ratios could not have been used and the room was out of ratio during those times when the children left their rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “It was observed in the Big Acorn room that bottles for a child were not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “File for child #1, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a child service report completed within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed on the outside of the building that the dryer vent was blocked and completely filled with lint leaving it unclean and a visible fire hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the following: the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician, the enrolling parent's home or work address, and the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 was dated 10/14/22, but the child was enrolled prior to that date. Therefore an emergency contact form was not on file on or before the child's first day. Also the emergency contact form on file did not contain an emergency contact's name or telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “It was observed in the Seedlings room that child #2 was present the day of inspection, but an emergency contact form for that child was not present in that room where the child was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “File for staff person #1, see code sheet for date of hire, did not include out of state clearances and the file for staff person #1 verified that they lived outside of PA within the last 5 years. File for facility person #2, see code sheet for date of hire, contained neither a PA child abuse clearance nor documentation showing that the request for this clearance was made. Facility person #2 was observed the day of inspection physically present with children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “File for child #1 did not include written documentation of the status of all age appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “It was observed the day of inspection, a staff person from another state Department agency was standing in the foyer of the building awaiting entry into the facility and stated they had been waiting to get in for several minutes and that this was not the first time this had occurred. Door bell was pushed again and phone call made into facility with no answer. It was not until the certification representative walked around to the outdoor play space to speak with a staff person explaining that no one was answering the door that someone then came to grant access.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

  6. Sep 20, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “It was observed in the Big Acorn room that two cribs containing two sleeping infants did not have at least two feet of space on at least three sides of those cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the Redwoods room, that a power strip and extension cord, both plugged in and in use, contained uncover outlets accessible to children under 5 years of age in that classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A wet jet mop containing the liquid cleaning solution was observed on the floor accessible to children in the bathroom between the Saplings and Sprouts classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Chipped and peeling paint was observed on the walls in the Spouts and Saplings classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “It was observed that the Sapling and Sprouts classrooms were not immediately placing soiled disposable diapers into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022

  7. Jun 30, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed that a power strip, which was plugged into the wall, contained outlets that were left uncovered accessible to children under 5 years of age in the Evergreen room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

      “It was observed and stated that the facility did not submit an annual traffic letter to the local traffic safety authority notifying them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. It was also observed that the facility did not have written safe routes, also known as pick up and drop off procedures, posted at a conspicuous location used by parents in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed in the Redwood room on 7/1/22, that facility person #1 and staff person #2 were the only people present with 17 school aged children. Facility person #1 stated she was assigned the responsiblity of 9 children in the room and staff person #2 stated she was assigned the responsibility of 8 children in the room. Facility person #1 was later determined to be a volunteer only and therefore could neither assume the responsibility of care for 9 of those children nor be counted in ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “It was observed during a diaper change that the staff person did not disard a soiled diaper by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Instead it was observed that the staff person set the diaper aside on the changing table while dressing the child after the diaper change, then disposing of the diaper by placing it into a plastic bag which was then tied and discarded into the appropriate garbage can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “File for staff person #5, #9, and #10, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain documentation of a health assessment or TB test results completed at intial employment or within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “File for child #2 did not contain a copy of an initial or subsequent agreement between the parent and the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for staff person #3, #8, and #10, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain documentation of education or experience to meet the applicable qualifications for assistant group supervisor, and facility stated all three staff are employed as assistant group supervisors. File for staff person #3 did not contain any education or experience. File for staff person #8 contained documentation of education that was not legible. File for staff person #10 contained a high school diploma but did not contain any verification of experience. File for staff person #9, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain adequate documentation of education to meet the applicable qualifications for group supervisor, and facility stated staff person #9 was employed as a group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “File for facility person #1, (see code sheet for first day in care), did not contain a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS approved FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate, and did not contain verification of applying for a DHS approved FBI or NSOR verification certificate. The disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 was neither wittnessed nor dated. Staff person #2 and #12, (see code sheet for date of hire) have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/7/16 and 1/8/17 respectively. Staff person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). File for staff person #7, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not have a disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “File for staff person #11, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain a written staff evaluation completed by the director within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for staff person #3, #8, and #10, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain documentation of education or experience to meet the applicable qualifications for assistant group supervisor, and facility stated all three staff are employed as assistant group supervisors. File for staff person #3 did not contain any education or experience. File for staff person #8 contained documentation of education that was not legible. File for staff person #10 contained a high school diploma but did not contain any verification of experience. File for staff person #9, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain adequate documentation of education to meet the applicable qualifications for group supervisor, and facility stated staff person #9 was employed as a group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “It was observed in the Sprouts room that an area on the wall near the bookshelf contained chipped and peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “It was observed in the Redwood room on 7/1/22, that facility person #1 and staff person #2 were the only people present with 17 school aged children. Facility person #1 stated she was assigned the responsiblity of 9 children in the room and staff person #2 stated she was assigned the responsibility of 8 children in the room. Facility person #1 was later determined to be a volunteer only and therefore could neither assume the responsibility of care for 9 of those children nor be counted in ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Facility was unable to confirm the existance of a full file or provide staff file information that was requested for staff person #13. Staff person #13 was observed in care the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “File for facility person #1, (see code sheet for first day in care), did not contain a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS approved FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate, and did not contain verification of applying for a DHS approved FBI or NSOR verification certificate. The disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 was neither wittnessed nor dated. Staff person #2 and #12, (see code sheet for date of hire) have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/7/16 and 1/8/17 respectively. Staff person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). File for staff person #7, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not have a disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “It was observed in the Little Acorns room that a prescription medication for child #1 was accepted and being stored without its original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Facility was unable to confirm the existance of a full file or provide staff file information that was requested for staff person #13. Staff person #13 was observed in care the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “File for facility person #1, (see code sheet for first day in care), did not contain a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS approved FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate, and did not contain verification of applying for a DHS approved FBI or NSOR verification certificate. The disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 was neither wittnessed nor dated. Staff person #2 and #12, (see code sheet for date of hire) have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/7/16 and 1/8/17 respectively. Staff person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). File for staff person #7, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not have a disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #8 and #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #4, #6, #8, and #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “File for facility person #1, (see code sheet for first day in care), did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Agreements for for child #3-#8 were not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency plan procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “It was observed in the Seedling room that a plastic bag containing diapers was left on the bathroom floor under the sink leaving this bag accessible to mouthing children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Facility person #1 and staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training. Staff person #4 and #9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022

  8. Feb 18, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but does not have a completed state police clearance on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      “In the Evergreens room, inspector observed peeling paint in the birthday area. In the Redwood's room, inspector observed peeling paint on the wall by the chair under the window. Peeling paint was pointed out to the person (staff 5) who walked around with the inspector during renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “Provider does not have a supervision and dismissal policy written to review with parent and provide to parent at time of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.182(8) Designated release persons/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Agreements do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact form for child 3 is missing the work address for the enrolling parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include health insurance policy number.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Provider does not have documented annual emergency drills on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The following staff do not have pediatric first-aid and cpr on file and have been working with children for more than 90 days - staff 1, 3, and 6.”
    • Background checks

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

      “On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but does not have a completed state police clearance on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff 7 has a current written evaluation on file dated 9.2021 but does not have a previous written evaluation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but does not have a completed state police clearance on file.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “On 2.18.22, 3.23.22 and 4.4.22, a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff interviews revealed that the facility has been out of ratio on a few occasions. On 4.4.22, inspector observed 10 preschool children and 14 mixed young and older school age children with 2 staff in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

  9. Feb 18, 2022Complaint investigation13 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but does not have a completed state police clearance on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      “In the Evergreens room, inspector observed peeling paint in the birthday area. In the Redwood's room, inspector observed peeling paint on the wall by the chair under the window. Peeling paint was pointed out to the person (staff 5) who walked around with the inspector during renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “Provider does not have a supervision and dismissal policy written to review with parent and provide to parent at time of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.182(8) Designated release persons/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Agreements do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact form for child 3 is missing the work address for the enrolling parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include health insurance policy number.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Provider does not have documented annual emergency drills on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The following staff do not have pediatric first-aid and cpr on file and have been working with children for more than 90 days - staff 1, 3, and 6.”
    • Background checks

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

      “On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but does not have a completed state police clearance on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff 7 has a current written evaluation on file dated 9.2021 but does not have a previous written evaluation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but does not have a completed state police clearance on file.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “On 2.18.22, 3.23.22 and 4.4.22, a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff interviews revealed that the facility has been out of ratio on a few occasions. On 4.4.22, inspector observed 10 preschool children and 14 mixed young and older school age children with 2 staff in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

  10. Dec 1, 2021Complaint investigation12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 10.13.21 when conducting a renewal inspection to review files, staff 8 did not received a tb screening at initial employment. Staff 8 has a tb screening on file dated 8.26.20. On 12.1.21 staff 8 does not have a tb screening on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2021

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “On 10.13.21 when reviewing files, inspector requested all new staff files. Inspector was not given all staff data sheets on 10.13.21. When inspector questions provider about staff data sheets, provider admitted to having more staff data sheets that were not submitted. Once received, inspector observed 2 staff on the staff data sheets that were new staff since the last inspection. Provider did not submit the files for staff 1 and staff 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have proof of emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “)n 10.13.21 a renewal inspection was conducted to review staff files. Staff 4 did not update the health assessment within 24 months from previous health assessment. Staff 4 has health assessments on file dated 6.25.18 and 8.6.21. Staff 8' health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting . Staff 8 started working with children 10.20.21 and has a health assessment on file dated 8.26.20. On 12.1.21 staff 8 did not have a health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(1) Group sup qualifications/Bachelor's

      “Staff 1 does not have proof of education on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Staff 1 has a transcript on file that does not show proof that staff 1 completed staff's bachelor's degree.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(3) Group sup qualifications/Associate's + 2 yrs

      “Staff 2 does not have proof of education and experience on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Staff 2 has an associates in arts degree in liberal arts and no documented experience on file.”
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff 1 does not have proof of request for state police clearance and NSOR clearance on file but has a completed state police dated 8.3.21 and a completed NSOR on file dated 5.28.21. Staff 2 does not have proof of request for fbi clearance on file but has a DOE fbi clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS fbi clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff 2 does have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff 2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “On 10.13.21, staff files were reviewed. None of the staff who have been employed for more than a year have updated fire safety training on file. The last fire safety training on file for all staff who have been employed for more than a year is dated 2.17.2020. On 12.1.21, staff 3 and staff 4 have been employed for more than a year and do not have updated fire safety training on file. Last fire safety training on file for staff is dated 2.2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have completed basic health and safety training on file and have been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Provider does have proof on file that fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “While investigating a complaint, inspector reviewed the facility's fire drill log. FIre drills have not been conducted in the past 60 days since last review. Last fire drill was held 9.2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “A complaint investigation was conducted 12.1.21. Inspector observed a video that shows staff 1 grab child 1 by the collar of child's jacket and his wrist and gave child a shake. On a different portion of the video, inspector observed staff 1 push/throw child 1 to the ground, then grab child 1 by child's ankles and while child was up-side-down, bounce/shake child then placed child on the ground. Staff 3 admitted hearing staff 1 say to child 1 "I'm so tired of dealing with you" during the incident of throwing child 1 to the ground. Staff 3 witnessed and admitted staff 1 threw child to the ground. Staff 3 reported incident to staff 2. Staff 2 spoke with staff 1 about what was shown on the video. Staff 1 signed a statement admitting to pushing child 1 to the floor in an aggressive manor and grabbing child 1 by the ankles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

  11. Dec 1, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 10.13.21 when conducting a renewal inspection to review files, staff 8 did not received a tb screening at initial employment. Staff 8 has a tb screening on file dated 8.26.20. On 12.1.21 staff 8 does not have a tb screening on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2021

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “On 10.13.21 when reviewing files, inspector requested all new staff files. Inspector was not given all staff data sheets on 10.13.21. When inspector questions provider about staff data sheets, provider admitted to having more staff data sheets that were not submitted. Once received, inspector observed 2 staff on the staff data sheets that were new staff since the last inspection. Provider did not submit the files for staff 1 and staff 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have proof of emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “)n 10.13.21 a renewal inspection was conducted to review staff files. Staff 4 did not update the health assessment within 24 months from previous health assessment. Staff 4 has health assessments on file dated 6.25.18 and 8.6.21. Staff 8' health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting . Staff 8 started working with children 10.20.21 and has a health assessment on file dated 8.26.20. On 12.1.21 staff 8 did not have a health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(1) Group sup qualifications/Bachelor's

      “Staff 1 does not have proof of education on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Staff 1 has a transcript on file that does not show proof that staff 1 completed staff's bachelor's degree.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.35(b)(3) Group sup qualifications/Associate's + 2 yrs

      “Staff 2 does not have proof of education and experience on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Staff 2 has an associates in arts degree in liberal arts and no documented experience on file.”
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff 1 does not have proof of request for state police clearance and NSOR clearance on file but has a completed state police dated 8.3.21 and a completed NSOR on file dated 5.28.21. Staff 2 does not have proof of request for fbi clearance on file but has a DOE fbi clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS fbi clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff 2 does have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff 2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “On 10.13.21, staff files were reviewed. None of the staff who have been employed for more than a year have updated fire safety training on file. The last fire safety training on file for all staff who have been employed for more than a year is dated 2.17.2020. On 12.1.21, staff 3 and staff 4 have been employed for more than a year and do not have updated fire safety training on file. Last fire safety training on file for staff is dated 2.2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have completed basic health and safety training on file and have been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Provider does have proof on file that fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “While investigating a complaint, inspector reviewed the facility's fire drill log. FIre drills have not been conducted in the past 60 days since last review. Last fire drill was held 9.2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “A complaint investigation was conducted 12.1.21. Inspector observed a video that shows staff 1 grab child 1 by the collar of child's jacket and his wrist and gave child a shake. On a different portion of the video, inspector observed staff 1 push/throw child 1 to the ground, then grab child 1 by child's ankles and while child was up-side-down, bounce/shake child then placed child on the ground. Staff 3 admitted hearing staff 1 say to child 1 "I'm so tired of dealing with you" during the incident of throwing child 1 to the ground. Staff 3 witnessed and admitted staff 1 threw child to the ground. Staff 3 reported incident to staff 2. Staff 2 spoke with staff 1 about what was shown on the video. Staff 1 signed a statement admitting to pushing child 1 to the floor in an aggressive manor and grabbing child 1 by the ankles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 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 Kiddie Academy of Center Valley licensed?

Yes. Kiddie Academy of Center Valley is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kiddie Academy of Center Valley last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Center Valley had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Kiddie Academy of Center Valley care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Center Valley accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kiddie Academy of Center Valley's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Center Valley cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 625-3350 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Center Valley's phone number?

(610) 625-3350.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Center Valley?

4465 Saucon Creek Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034. The nearest other daycare we list is Red Door Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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