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First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia

400 N Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 40 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 40). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 15 centers in Ambler and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#12 of 15 centers in Ambler
5 Core-safety citations
35 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citation May 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 7
Health & medication 6
Building & playground safety 6
Background checks 3
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Ther was no written proof in the files for staff #2 and #3 of complying with all CPSL requirements during the inspection 2/18/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “Staff will be supervised until all CPSL requirements are met.”
Citation Jan 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “Staff will get a current physical”
Citation Jan 26, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical and minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The forms will be updated.”
Citation Jan 26, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #1-facility director, did not have written proof of required first-aid training during the facility renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “The staffer will be supervised until staff has completed required training for first-aid.”
Core safety Jan 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for staff #1 and #2 -hire date 11/2024, did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL (NSOR) at the time of inspection. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “All staff will comply with CPSL as required by regulations.”
Core safety Jan 13, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.61(h)
At the time of inspection, 22-twenty two children were observed in room #2 which measures for (20) twenty mixed-age children. Between the hours of 8:45-9am there were twenty-two children in the care of three staff. The age of the youngest child was 2-yrs-old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Additional staff were assigned to the classroom. The staff schedule will be adjusted to meet ratio.”
Citation Jan 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
The file for staff #1 did have two required written references with work experence as required by regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “Staff will get written child care experience.”
Citation Jan 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of inspection, staff #1 and #2, hire date 11/2024 did not have written proof of required training at the time of inspection on 1/28/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “All staff will complete the training.”
Core safety May 28, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of inspection (remeasure) there were three infant/toddlers sleeping the an area unsupervised. Three staff, including the director were sitting outside the space with the accordion wall was closed
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2024): “Staff returned to the classroom.”
Core safety Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
At the time of inspection, the file for (Primary staff) staff #1-hire date, 11/13/23, did not have written proof of a disclosure statement or Mandated reporter training. The file for staff #2-hire date, 7/22/23, did not have written proof of NSOR and their Mandated reporter training expired in 10/25/18. The file for staff #3 and #4-hire date, 7/22/23 did not have written proof of FBI clearance or Mandated reporter training. Staff #2 was observed working alone in the infant room and staffer #3 and #4 were observed working unsupervised in the Toddler class.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “Staff will be removed or supervised at all times.”
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Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3280.66(a)/3280.66(b)
In the children's restroom at the time of inspection, there were two cans of Premium Safety Butane Fuel. One can on a shelf with in the children's reach. The second can was on a cart, in the restroom with an air fryer on the top, the fuel and a tool box on the middle shelf and other hazardous item on the lower shelf. All items were in the children's bathroom and within their reach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “All toxins will be away from the children.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Telephone/Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3280.73/3280.74
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no facility operable telephone and the telephone numbers to the appropriate regional office, nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the facility. This is continuous not compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2024): “The telephone numbers to the appropriate regional office, nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center will be posted in the facility.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3280.106/3280.161(c)
There were two refrigerators in the facility. Neither the toddler room nor the refrigerator in the common area had working thermometers. This is continued non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “An operating thermometer will be placed in all refrigerators.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2)
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for staff #1, #2, or #4. The health assessment in the file for staff #3 appeared to be altered; the date, physician printed name, signature, address, and telephone number were covered with white-out.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “All staff will get a physical”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3280.94(a)(1)
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a fire drill being held at least every 60-days
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “The staff and children will have a fire drill at least every month.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan /Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)/3280.26(a)(2)
There was no written proof of an emergency plan for the facility that July 2023. This is repeated non-compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “The facility will write and emergency plan outlining exists and evacuation plans.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Training regarding plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(c)/3280.26(d)
There was no written proof of staff training on the facility emergency plan. The facility opened July 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “Once written staff will be trained on the emergency plan”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Letter to parents/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(e)/3280.26(f)
There was no written proof of emergency procedures being provided to the facility parents whose children are enrolled at the program; the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “Once written the plan will be given facility families; the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and training 55 Pa. Code §3280.31(e)(4)(i)
There was no written proof of first-aid training in the files of staff #1-hire date, 11/13/23, or staff #3 or Staff #4, hire dates 7/22/23. Staff #3 and #4 were both working unsupervised in the toddler classroom at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2024): “All staff will have the required training.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 30 credits 55 Pa. Code §3280.33(a)/3280.34(b)(1)
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of education or prior experience in the file of staff #1. Staff #1 was identified as Primary staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “Proof of education will be placed in the file. i”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3280.35(1)/3280.35(3)
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of education in the files for staff #3 or #4. Both staffer were working unsupervised in the Toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “All staff will have proof of education. Provisionals will be supervised.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health assessments 55 Pa. Code §3280.182(1)
There was no health assessment in the file for facility child #2-start date missing from the file. The health assessment in the file for facility child #3 was dated for 2/17/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “All forms will have a start date. All children will have a physical.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3280.182(2)
The admission's date was missing from the fee agreement for facility children #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “All admissions will forms will be complete.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(1)/3280.192(2)(i)
There was no proof of address in the files for staff #1-#4 at the time of inspection on 12/13/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Copied of each staff person state ID/Driver's license was placed in their files”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of education or prior experience in the file of staff #1. Staff #1, #3, or #4. Staff #1 was identified as Primary staff; #3 or #4 were working unsupervised in the Toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Proof of education will be n the staff file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility/Content of Records 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(2)(iii)/3280.192(6)
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of training as required by regulation for staff #3 or #4-hire date 7/22/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Proof will be placed in the staff file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(3)
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for staff #1, #2, or #4. The health assessment in the file for staff #3 appeared to be altered; the date, physician printed name, signature, address, and telephone number were covered with white-out.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Staff will get their physical prior to returning to work.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(5)
There were no written references in the files of staff #1-#4 during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “All staff will have written references in their files”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases 55 Pa. Code §3280.31(f)/3280.31(f)(1)
At the time of inspection, the files for staff #3 and #4-hire date 7/22/23 did not have written proof of training as required by the OCDEL regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 8, 2024): “Staff will get required training.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3280.65
At time of initial inspection, there were outlet covers missing in room # 1 and room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “All childcare spaces and area that provide care for children under 5 shall have electrical outlet covers.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Telephone 55 Pa. Code §3280.73
At time of initial inspection, the facility did not have operable telephone number available to the parents, release person and/or other appropriate regional office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The facility shall have an operable telephone number available for the parents and required departments as per regulations.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
In facility 55 Pa. Code §3280.75(a)
At time of inspection, first aid kits in the facility did not have all required items inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “The facility shall have first aid kits with all required items in each childcare space as requested by certification representative.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3280.76/3280.102(a)
At time of initial inspection, one of the gate posts on the back right side of the play yard was cracked with rough edges and in need of repair or replacement. In addition, the play equipment was not properly assembled and need to be put together properly to prevent potential injury of children playing in space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “The gate shall be repaired to prevent injury of children. In addition, the play equipment shall be assembled properly to prevent injury of children.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3280.106
At time of initial inspection, there was no operable thermometer in the refrigerator to be used by the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “An operable thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator as required.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3)
Staff person # 1 did not have a health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall have required health assessment completed and documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3280.151(c)(2)
Staff person # 1 did not have required negative TB test documented in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall have required negative TB screening completed and documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3280.26(a)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for all areas outlined in regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “The facility shall have a complete emergency plan that provides for all areas outlined in regulations.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Primary staff person's qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3280.34(b)
At time of inspection, staff person# 1 identified as the primary staff person did not have proof of qualification documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The primary staff person shall provide proof of education level completed and experience required for the position, and it shall be documented in file as required per regulations.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(2)(ii)
Staff person #1 did not have proof of education and experience documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall have proof of education and experience documented in their record to qualify them for their position.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3280.192(5)
At time of initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family reference documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall provide two non-family references to be placed in the file as required per regulations.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Aug 4, 2023
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 49 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 12, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator First Korean Presbyterian Church Of Philadelphia
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252808
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Common questions

Has First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jan 26, 2026 (background checks): “Ther was no written proof in the files for staff #2 and #3 of complying with all CPSL requirements during the inspection 2/18/2026.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 12, 2024. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia compare with other daycares in Ambler?

It is #12 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia last inspected?

Jan 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Korean Presbyterian Church Of Philadelphia.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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