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Noreen Cook Ctr for Early Childhood Ed of Har Zion is a child care center in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
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Noreen Cook Ctr for Early Childhood Ed of Har Zion has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On the day of visit Staff#2 did not have a current State Police Clearance in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.151(c)/3270.192(3) Health Assessment Requirements/Health assessment, TB test
“On the day observing the files staff#1 did not have a current physical in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On the day observing the files Staff#3 was missing (3) hours of annual childcare training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During unannounced inspection, file of staff #1 did not contain Pediatric First Aid and CPR from an approved PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During unannounced inspection, emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not contain required parental consents for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During unannounced inspection, child's file did not contain copy of incident report from incident reported to parent on 07/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During unannounced inspection, agreement form on file for child #1 did not contain child's admission date to program.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During unannounced inspection, agreement form on file for child #1 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection, file for staff person #1, hired 06/05/2025, did not have completed NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance on file; file contained request submitted 06/03/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training
“During unannounced inspection 01/10/2025, staff person #1 did not have verification of completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced inspection 01/10/2025, two written non family references were not on file for staff person #1 and #2; file of staff person #1 had one reference on file; file of staff person #2 had no references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(2) Every 60 days/Different times of day
“On the day of visit it was observed that the fire drills were not conducted every 60 days within the past 4 months. It was verified the facility haven't completed Fire Drills in the afternoon-when nap time was over”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have accommodations for infant's toddlers' children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced inspection 07/26/2024, files for facility persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain two (2) written non family references attesting to facility person's suitability.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection 07/26/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed DHS FBI clearance; file of staff person #1 contained PDE FBI Clearance dated 07/17/2018; file of facility person #2 and #7 did not contain request for nor completed NSOR Clearance; file of facility person #3 and #6 did not contain request for nor completed PA State Police Clearance, nor NSOR Clearance; file of facility person #4 and #5 did not contain requests for nor completed PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance nor NSOR Clearance; files of facility persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain completed Mandated Reporter training nor signed and dated Disclosure Statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced inspection 07/26/2024, files for facility persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced inspection 07/26/2024, files of facility persons #2, #5, #6, and #7 did not contain a completed staff health assessment stating facility persons were free from communicable disease and suitable to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On the day observing the files Staff#1 is missing a current state police clearance and Staff#2 have an FBI clearance from the Department of Education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a current FBI clearance, NSOR Certificate, and mandated reporter training. Staff #2 did not have proof a an NSOR certificate. Staff #3 did not have proof of a regular child abuse clearance, FBI clearance. Staff #5 did not have proof of an NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not have proof of a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 and staff #3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 and staff #4 did not have proof of 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the unannounced visit, child #1 was left alone for 3 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT ON 7/15/22, IT WAS REPORTED ON 4/29/22 THAT CHILD #1 WAS LEFT ON THE PLAYGROUND AFTER CLASS TRANSITIONED BACK INTO THE BUILDING.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT ON 7/15/22, IT WAS REPORTED ON 4/29/22 THAT CHILD #1 WAS LEFT ON THE PLAYGROUND AFTER CLASS TRANSITIONED BACK INTO THE BUILDING.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Noreen Cook Ctr for Early Childhood Ed of Har Zion is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
135, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 667-6534 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 667-6534 to ask.
(610) 667-6534.
1500 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072. The nearest other daycare we list is Ras at Gladwyne Elementary, 1 miles away.