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Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ
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About Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ
Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ is a child care center in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
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| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ
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- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 111 children
- License number
- #CER-00253001
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 1, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 9/1/2026 Staff #3 file did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR, State Police or Disclosure Statement on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Observed 9/1/2026 staff # 3 and 4 files were missing health assessment. Staff # 1 medical assessment dated for 8/13/2024, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed 9/1/2026 in Bright Stars classroom there was sanitizing bleach spray in the childcare area not locked or made inaccessible to children. In the boy's 1st floor bathroom, there was Clorox wipes, bleach and toilet drain under sink cabinet not locked or made inaccessible to children. Also, in all the bathrooms where children use there were baby wipes labeled "keep out the reach out of children" not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed 9/1/2026 in the 2nd floor boy's bathroom under the urinal toilet there was wall crumbling and paint chipped not kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed 9/1/2026 staff #3 and #4 file 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: Sep 10, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Observed 9/1/2026 staff #3, 4 and 5 files did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma, or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed 9/1/2026 staff #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed 9/1/2026 in Toddler Tots and Superstars classroom there was not an operable thermometer placed in their refrigerators.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed 9/1/2026 in Bright Stars classroom staff #3, 5 and 7 had 7 children in their childcare space, staff #3 identified responsibility of all 7 children Staff #5 and 7 did not have the assigned responsibility of supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Observed 9/1/2026 Staff # 4 and 6 did not ensure that children's hands were washed prior to children eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed 2/9/2026 staff #3,4,6,7 and 8 files did not contain a staff evaluation from the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Observed 2/9/2026 staff # 1 and 3 files were missing health assessment. Staff # 3 medical assessment dated for 2/17/2023, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 2/9/2026. Staff #1, and 7 files did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Observed 2/9/2026 staff #2 have not been trained on the emergency plan during annual training. Staff #5 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Observed 2/9/2026 child #1 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 6/18/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed 2/9/2026 in the bathrooms there was baby wipes labeled "keep out the reach out of children" located in the bathrooms not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
Feb 13, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 2/13/2025 child # 3,4 and 5 file health insurance coverage information and policy number were missing from emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“Observed 2/13/2025 Staff person # 6 has not completed the following required pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed 2/13/2025. Staff #1 and 4 file did not contain an approved DHS required Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Observed 2/13/2025 staff #1and 2 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed 2/13/2025 in classroom #4 cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed 2/13/2025 staff #4 and 5 health assessments did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed 2/13/2025 staff #1 file 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: Feb 14, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“Observed 2/13/2025, Fire drills were not conducted since February 2024 to September 2024, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Observed 2/13/2025 staff #3 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed 2/13/2025 classrooms 3 and 4 were missing items from their first aid kit. Classroom 3 were missing sterile gauze pads from first aid kit. Classroom 4 was missing tweezers and scissors from first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed 2/13/2025 in the Women's bathroom there were Clorox wipes located in the childcare space not locked and accessible to children. In the Men's bathroom there was Clorox Bleach cleanser labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" located under the sink unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 2/13/2025 Staff # 5 file did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“Observed 2/13/2025 Child # 6 EPI Pen did not have Child's name labeled and was given without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Observed 2/13/2025 Child # 1,2,3 & 5 files were missing a periodic review and update on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed 2/13/2025 children files #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 8/29/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Feb 28, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Observed 2/28/2024 in The Little Wonders classroom staff #4 did not sanitize or clean the changing table after diapering children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed 2/28/2024 in bathroom #2 there was cleaning material disinfectant solution and Windex below the sink where children wash hands not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“Observed 2/28/2024 Child #4 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Original container/Original label
“Observed 2/28/2024 Child #3 EPI Pen and Child #8 inhaler was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed 2/28/2024 in Toddlers Tots Classroom Staff # 3 and 5 had 7 children in their childcare space. Staff # 5 identified 3 children and staff # 3 identified 0 children, leaving 4 children unassigned.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Observed 2/28/2024 staff #2 and 3 received first aid/CPR training however it was not an approved pediatric curriculum course, and the trainer is not PQAS certified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 2/28/2024 The file for staff # 1 not contain a completed DHS required National Sex Offender Registry clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed 2/28/2024 Toddler Tots classroom were missing tweezers from first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 2/28/2024 staff #3 and 5 file did not contain 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed 2/28/2024 in the Toddler's Tots classroom there was not an operable thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 2/28/2024 child #1,3, 5 and 6 file were missing health insurance coverage information and policy numbers from emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
Jul 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed 7/11/2023 staff # 1 medical assessment on file was dated for 6/23/2021, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 7/11/2023 The file for staff # 1 not contain a completed DHS required FBI and NSOR clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 2/16/2023 Child file #1 and 6 did not contain medical insurance coverage and policy numbers on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 2/16/2023 children files # 1,2,3,4 emergency file did not contain the addresses and telephone numbers on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed 2/16/2023 staff #4 file 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: Mar 2, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Observed 2/16/2023 staff #4 file did not contain or include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Observed 2/16/2023 staff# 1 and 4 was missing a health assessment in their file. A health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter. Staff #1 &4 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 2/16/2023 The file of staff person #1 and4 does not contain the mandated reporter training. Staff #3 file did not contain FBI and State Police clearance, Staff #5 file did not contain NSOR clearance. Also observed staff #5 and 6 FBI clearance have not been completed within the 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented on file being dated 2-1-2018 (Staff #5) and 1-19-2018 (Staff #6).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed 2/16/2023 child #6 file did not contain a health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed 2/16/2023 children files # 3 and 4 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 9-30-2021 and child #4 last physical was 11-17-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed 2/16/2023 Child # 1,2 5 and 6 file did not contain the date of the child's admissions on agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed 2/16/2023 Staff #7 was missing 5 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
- Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ licensed?
Yes. Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ care for?
111, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 836-5677 to confirm.
How much does Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 836-5677 to ask.
What is Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ's phone number?
(215) 836-5677.
Where is Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ?
1001 Paper Mill Rd, Glenside, PA 19038. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Tree Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.