Belmont Hills Elementary

200 School St, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 · Montgomery County

1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Belmont Hills Elementary is a certified child care center in Bala Cynwyd, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 34). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #3 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd

6 Core-safety citations

28 Other citations

10 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 13, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 18

Health & medication 3

Training & qualifications 3

Background checks 3

Supervision 2

Emergency preparedness 2

Transportation 1

Building & playground safety 1

Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)

During the renewal inspection on 1/13/26, it was observed that the submitted health record for child #2 did not contain a signature of the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2026): “Provider will review each health report upon receipt to ensure a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP has signed physical.”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

During the renewal inspection on 1/13/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not contain a health assessment and immunization records.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2026): “Provider will obtain health assessments and immunization records for children #1 and #4 and submit to OCDEL for review.”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)

During the renewal inspection on 1/13/2026, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Provider will obtain complete emergency contact form from student #3's family.”

Core safety Sep 16, 2025 Self-reported violation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

During the complaint inspection on 9/16/25, it was determined that a child was allowed to leave the program with another individual without following programs protocol to verify child's attendance plan for the day.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Going forward, parents must email the programs site email with any changes to their child's dismissal schedule (ie: going home on the bus, instead of coming to program). School acknowledges that they also need to be in close communication with the program and check in with the site and a parent if…”

Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During the unannounced inspection on 9/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include training regarding the emergency plan

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff person #1 was trained on the emergency plan and obtained a signature on the training acknowledgment page.”

Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)

During the unannounced inspection on 9/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment and record of Tuberculosis screening.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “Staff person #1 has a full health assessment and TB screening but HR at the school district will not give him his records. Staff person #1 is in process of obtaining the assessment, he has already received his TB screening.”

Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During the unannounced inspection on 9/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff person #1 has obtained two written, non family references.”

Core safety Feb 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision

General Health and Safety/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.113(a)(1)

During the unannounced inspection on 2/6-12/25 it was determined that staff were unaware of a child's whereabouts on January 28th, 2025, and did not follow program's procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Provider will retrain all staff on the Right at School missing child procedures. Provider will speak with school administrators about their dismissal procedures. Provider will also modify check in procedures of children into our care from school to streamline and make more efficient.”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

During the renewal inspection on 1/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable health assessment and Tuberculosis screening for a hew hire. Documents dated 9/7/2023 and 5/16/2022

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will ensure staff have completed health assessment prior to starting in program to ensure compliance in the future”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

During the renewal inspection on 1/23/25, it was observed that there was no written notification of safe routes posted in the childcare facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will post safe routes on licensing board.”

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Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

During the renewal inspection on 1/23/25, it was observed that the records of child#1, child #2, child#3, child#4, and child#5 were not signed by the operator

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will ensure records of children 1-5 are signed by operator.”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection on 1/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will ensure 1,2and 4's date of admission are added to records.”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

During the renewal inspection on 1/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain written consent for emergency medical care. The records of child #1, #2, and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will obtain signatures from parents for child #1 and #2 for consent for emergency medical care”

Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

During the renewal inspection on 1/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an updated emergency contact and financial agreement. Documents dated 4/11/2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2025): “Provider will obtain agreement and emergency contact documents for child 3”

Citation Nov 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 11/6-7/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall under the window.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Provider will reach out to the school principal to alert them of this so that maintenance can be aware.”

Citation Nov 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 11/6-7/24, it was observed that there was no completed fire drill log available for review.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Provider will ensure a fire drill is completed every 30 days to be in compliance”

Citation Nov 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 11/6-7/24, it was observed that staff person #1 was employed more than 90 days and do not have completed pre-service training: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Training could not be verified, and trainer could not be verified as a PQAS-approved trainer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Provider will enroll employee in a Pediatric First Aid & CPR training with a PQAS approved trainer.”

Core safety Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the unannounced inspection on 4/2/24 it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the application for the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Provider will ensure staff obtain the required documents. Staff have obtained documents.”

Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

During the unannounced visit on 4/2/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 was not on file at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Staff #2 was removed from program and is no longer working on site.”

Citation Apr 2, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

During the unannounced visit on 4/2/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “Provider will submit staff #2's references.”

Follow-up Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.31(f)

Continued non-compliance was observed on 2/22/24 in that the records of staff person #2 did not include the correct Health and safety training as required by the CCDBG.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will ensure correct training is completed by staff.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Follow-up Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced visit on 2/22/24 in that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education for a Director.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2024): “Provider will provide acceptable verification of current education for the Director.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)

During the unannounced inspection on 2/22/14, it was observed that the Director was not present at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2024): “Provider will ensure director is present on site for the required time.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

During the unannounced inspection on 2/22/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include the date of child's admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will ensure that student files are updated with the required information”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

During the unannounced inspection on 2/22/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will ensure student files are updated with the required information.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

During the unannounced inspection on 2/22/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The records of child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will ensure student files are updated with the required information.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)

During the unannounced inspection on 2/22/24, it was observed that there was no record on file for child #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will ensure all paperwork is gathered for each student.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191

During the unannounced inspection on 2/22/24, it was observed that there was no file on site for staff person #2

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2024): “Provider will ensure staff files are present on site.”

Core safety Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 the records of staff person #3 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will ensure staff received the required clearance and ensure it is completed before they return to the program.”