Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr

During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff person# 2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include a complete state police clearance, and DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance and a NSOR clearance.

During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff persons # 4 and 5 were observed in the Caterpillars classroom with 9 children. Staff person #5 said that they were responsible for 4 children. Staff person #4 was asked three different times and they did not know which children they were responsible for.

During the inspection on 5/12/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection on 5/12/2025 the file records for staff person #1,2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 12/23/24 the emergency plans were not reviewed and updated (the address of the facility was not updated to the facility's new postal address).

During the inspection on 12/23/24 the insurance did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address on the insurance policy was not the same address as the address of the facility.

During the inspection on 12/23/24 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

During the inspection 12/23/24 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the inspection on 12/18/2023 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training. Facility Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 12/18/23 the first-aid kits in the Adventurers classroom was missing soap and in the Yellow Butterflies Classroom was missing soap, and scissors.

During the inspection on 12/18/23 the crib for child #3 in the Cuddlebugs did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 12/18/23 staff person #1 fed child#4 strawberries without washing their hands or child#1 hands. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.

During the inspection on 12/18/2023 the Yellow Cuddlebugs room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 and 2 receiving care in the space.

During the inspection 12/18/2023 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record established. The file record for staff person #3 was misplaced.

During the inspection on 12/18/23 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.

During the inspection 12/18/23 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Staff person #5 was observed unsupervised with 10 children-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (3/13/2018).

During the inspection on 11/6/23 the file record for staff persons #2 and 4 included a state police clearance that did not include the record results (the state police was not completed). The file record for staff person #3 did not include a NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #6 did not include a state police clearance and child abuse clearance. Facility Person #3 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 11/6/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection on 11/6/23 the crib for child #1 in the Red Cuddlebugs, and the cots in the Yellow Cuddlebugs did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 11/6/2023 the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 4 were missing in their respective classrooms (Yellow Cuddlebugs, Red Butterflies, and Yellow Butterflies)

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE EXPLORERS ROOM.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED REST EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF STAFF #1 WAS CONDUCTED MORE THAN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE (DATED 10-14-21).

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #4 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #6 IN THE DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY, LEAVING STAFF #3 ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 9 YOUNG TODDLERS 12:15 PM.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING (DATED 12-29-20) AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A TOILET IN NEED OF REPAIR, WITH A PLASTIC COVER LOOSELY PLACED ON TOP OF THE TANK.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF STAFF #1 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY WERE PERFORMING (AGS PER STAFF WORKSHEETS).