Mi Casita Ardmore

116 Cricket Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 · Montgomery County

1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Mi Casita Ardmore is a certified child care center in Ardmore, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 33 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 33). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 9 centers in Ardmore and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#6 of 9 centers in Ardmore

4 Core-safety citations

29 Other citations

8 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

33 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 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 8

Building & playground safety 7

Training & qualifications 6

Health & medication 5

Background checks 3

Food & feeding 2

Emergency preparedness 1

Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

At the time of the inspection the record of staff member #1 was lacking tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “provider will update the record of staff member #1 with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

Citation Feb 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

At the time of the inspection in the 2 year old room at the rear of the facility there was no protective receptacle cover in one of the electrical outlets accessible to children in care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “At the time of the inspection in the 2 year old room at the rear of the facility a protective receptacle cover was placed in one of the electrical outlets accessible to children in care.”

Citation Feb 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)

At the time of the inspection on the second floor in the toilet area of the preschool room, there was no lid on the waste receptacle.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “At the time of the inspection on the second floor in the toilet area of the preschool room a lid was placed on the waste receptacle.”

Citation Feb 26, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have a current valid health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Child #1 will not return to the program until such a time when their record is updated by parents with a current valid health assessment.”

Citation Feb 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)

At the time of the inspection the parents of child #2 had not given written consent for emergency medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “provider will have the parents of child #2 give written consent for emergency medical care at pickup today.”

Core safety Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Background checks

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

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 had an incomplete state police clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #7 with a complete state police clearance.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 did not have proof of training regarding the emergency plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #4 with proof of training regarding the emergency plan.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 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 the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2 was with a current valid health assessment.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 had a health and safety training that was dated prior to the recent updates.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #6 with the recent updates to the health and safety training.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking a written evaluation of their performance within the last 12 months. Staff person #1, #5 and #8

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the records of the following staff persons with a written evaluation of their performance within the last 12 months. Staff person #1, #5 and #8”

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Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 and #3 were lacking the information regarding the designated release person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of child # 1 and #3 with the the information regarding the designated release person.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 and #2 were lacking health insurance coverage and policy numbers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of child # 1 and #2 with health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)

At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 had not been updated since 1/26/23

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of child # 1 with parental update signatures.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 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)

At the time of the inspection the record of child # 3 did not contain the consents required prior to admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the record of child # 3 with the consents required prior to admission.”

Citation Feb 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were in need of an acceptable transcript or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the school. #3, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Provider will update the records of the following staff persons with an acceptable transcript, diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the school. #3, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12”

Core safety Oct 5, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)

On 9/22/23Staff person #1 started a fight withStaff Person #2 in front of the children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2023): “Children were immediately shielded from the altercation and escorted by staff to another part of the facility. Neither staff did return for service at the facility following the incident.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)

On 2/21/23, at the time of inspection, the first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “The first aid kit was removed from the floor at time of inspection and placed in an area inaccessible to children.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs/Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)/3270.135(b)

On 2/21/23, Staff #4 was observed changing a diaper in the Older Toddler Room. Staff #4 did not wash own hands after diapering the child. Staff #4 did not sanitize the changing surface after diapering the child. Additionally, handwashing signs were not posted at the sink located in the Kindergarten Room and diapering areas located in the bathroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Director will train staff on diaper changing procedure, including hand washing and sanitizing the surface. Director will observe staff periodically as they change diapers to ensure compliance. Handwashing signs were posted at each sink and diapering area.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

On 2/21/23, the refrigerator on the second-floor loft did not contain a thermometer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2023): “An extra thermometer was placed in the refrigerator located on the second floor.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)

On 2/21/23, Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 Files did not contain evidence of annual influenza vaccine in accordance with the ACIP. (Exemption letters were not observed in files)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “We sent a notification to all parents on 2/23/23 informing about this health requirement for all our students 6 month and older. Parents will submit evidence of annual influenza vaccination or exemption letter by 3/1/23”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 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)

On 2/21/23, Staff #8 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment was dated 7/15/20.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Director will obtain an updated health assessment for Staff #8.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

On 2/21/23, a bottle located in the Young Toddler Room and a bottle located in the Infant Room were not labeled with the child's name.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Bottles were labeled with child's name at time of inspection.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

On 2/21/23, Staff person #2 and Staff Person #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff persons #3, #9 and #10 have not completed Pediatric First AId/CPR in an approved curriculum.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Staff person #2, #3, #8, #9 and #10 will have until 3/7/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2, #3, #8, #9, #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related…”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

On 2/21/23, Staff #4, #5, #6 and #7 Files did not contain verification of childcare experience in order to qualify them for the position in which they are performing.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Director will call to verify previous experience for staff #4, #5, #6 and #7 in order to qualify them for the position in which they are performing.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

On 2/21/23, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written references.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Director will obtain 2 letters of written references for Staff #1.”

Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

On 2/21/23, Staff #2, #3, #9, #11, #12, #13 Files did not contain an annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Staff will complete all required training hours.”

Core safety May 3, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

On 5/3/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working with children at the facility. The files belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain results of FBI clearances required by CPSL. (Continued non compliance from Renewal Inspection conducted on 3/29/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2022): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 will not return to work until they have obtained FBI clearance results”

Core safety Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Background checks

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

On 3/29/22, during paperwork blended inspection, Staff #1(hired 8/9/21) file did not contain a child abuse clearance. Staff #2 (hired 9/3/21) file did not contain completed FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff #3 (hired 12/1/20) file did not contain updated PA Criminal (3/5/17) and Child Abuse (3/19/17) clearances. Staff #4 (hired 7/7/21) file did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #5 (hired 10/4/20) did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #6 (hired 3/23/22) file did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #7 (hired 3/17/22) file did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #8 (hired 2/1/21) file did not contain Child Abuse clearance. Staff #9 file did not contain updated Mandated Reporter Training (5/24/16) required by CPSL

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 3, 2022): “Safety plan submitted on 3/29/22. Staff submitted copies of different clearances we didn't have on file and/or re-applied and/or contacted different bureaus for copies. Staff was asked not to return until we had all CPSL documents on file.”