Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ

1001 Paper Mill Rd, Glenside, PA 19038 · Montgomery County

3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA, with capacity for 111 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 54 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (14 of 54). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 13 centers in Glenside and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#12 of 13 centers in Glenside

8 Core-safety citations

46 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

54 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 1, 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

Health & medication 14

Records & paperwork 12

Building & playground safety 7

Training & qualifications 7

Background checks 6

Emergency preparedness 3

Food & feeding 3

Supervision 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Background checks

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “Immediately removed staff member until all required documentation was received. All child abuse, FBI, NSOR and State Police/disclosure statement are now part of the employee file. Staff members were not permitted back to work until required documentation was received.”

Core safety Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “New Staff members were educated about assigned supervision responsibilities and will ensure supervision responsibilities are reviewed/assigned daily.”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

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

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “All new staff members will be trained on the emergency plan within the first 30 days of employment. All staff will receive annual emergency plan training during beginning of the school year Inservice days (end of august each year). All participants will sign a document indicating they attended the…”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “Met with all maintenance staff and all teachers to review noncompliance with hazardous materials safety and storage. All cleaning supplies were removed from all bathrooms. Baby wipes were moved so they are now 4 ½- 5 ft high, and the children are unable to reach them classroom sanitizing agents…”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “All physical plan/site issues were reviewed with BTBJ leadership and a correction action plan is in place with maintenance staff and outside contractors needed to complete the identified issue.”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

Observed 9/1/2026 in Toddler Tots and Superstars classroom there was not an operable thermometer placed in their refrigerators.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “Missing thermometers were added to the Toddler Tots and Superstars classrooms.”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)

Observed 9/1/2026 Staff # 4 and 6 did not ensure that children's hands were washed prior to children eating lunch.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “The handwashing policy was reviewed staff members 4 &6. The policy ensures that staff members have the children with hands with soap and water prior to eating meals, snacks and diaper changes (toileting).”

Citation Sep 1, 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)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2026): “Reviewed missing documentation with identified staff members. Received all missing documentation. Included missing documentation with email to DHS corrective action plan. Staff member 1 has an appointment with physician week of September 28, 2026.”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “All missing documentation has been obtained except staff member #3 verification. We have followed up by email and phone call several times to previous employers. We will continue to do so until received.”

Citation Sep 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2026): “All documentation has been reviewed and will be attached in the email with this plan.”

Core safety Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Staff member #1 and staff member #7 both completed the process to have updated FBI clearances on file/ They are included in this return packet as proof and now remain in their files.”

Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

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

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Both staff #2 and staff #5 met with me and were given copies of our emergency plan that I then reviewed with them via reading the plan and walking the building where necessary. Each staff member signed noted they had completed the training.”

Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “All cleaning materials and specifically in this case will ensure that baby wipes considered a toxic material will be kept pit the reach and inaccessible to children. These wipes were in a children's bathroom and were moved to an appropriate space from a child's reach.”

Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Child #1 had parent send in an updated health report that was inserted into the child's file. Make certain that infant and toddler health reports are updated every 6 months and placed in their file.”

Citation Feb 9, 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)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “Staff # 1 and 3 submitted updated health reports and assessments. Unfortunately, the health system also made it difficult for each staff member to make their appointment based on getting a new health plan and physician seeing a patient before due date.”

Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

Observed 2/9/2026 staff #3,4,6,7 and 8 files did not contain a staff evaluation from the director.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “The evaluations for the following staff members were not places in the file for 3,4,6,7 and 8 facility members. To remedy this the director had these staff members complete updated evaluations now and will complete the process in the spring of 2026.”

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Core safety Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff #5 had renewed her FBI clearance, however, was unable to locate it. It should've been in staff file to be complete. Staff #5 since has turned it into us the clearance was dated 4/16/2024. Staff #5 should have had their FBI document turned into us in a timely manner.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Both the Clorox wipes and Clorox bleach cleanser are to be locked in the cabinet under the sink in the bathrooms. This also applies to any cleaning item used in the building by the maintenance crew.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Both classroom teachers correct their emergency bag first aid kits immediately. The staff members had been given a list of all items that are to be in first aid kits. This is reviewed more than once a year.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

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

Observed 2/13/2025 children files #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 8/29/2023.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Child files #3 was corrected and updated as it did not have a correct physical and health information. We have a correct and current form dated 2/25/25. This child was ill and out of school for a bit. The updated form is in the child's folder.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Original container/Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(5)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The violation was brought to the attention of the teachers and parent of the child with the epi pen for child #6 and was corrected the next day.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff members #4 and 5 had their health forms corrected with the physician's address that was missing.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

Observed 2/13/2025 in classroom #4 cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The cups in classrooms 4 were immediately identified and corrected and labeled.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Each monthly or 60-day fire drill is to be recorded in the Fire Drill record book. This should not only begin at the start of the school you but also include every monthly Sept to Sept that the building is open. Each recording must list items required, location, evacuation time, names of facility…”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “As both staff members #1 and #2 did not complete the one hour health and safety training course prior to 10/4/2022 or did not register for it by 12/2024, they were instructed to take the 2 trainings, 3 credits each. The updated courses taken to fulfill the requirements were- PA required health and…”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff member #1 had a CPR certification however it was not acceptable for DHS regulations. Both staff #1 and 4 were directed and have completed the Red Cross Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR having to date.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff #6 has completed the required health and safety training Part 1 and Part 2 to date. The documentation is in the staff member's file and noted.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Observed 2/13/2025 child # 3,4 and 5 file health insurance coverage information and policy number were missing from emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The correct insurance policy information and policy numbers were corrected on the emergency contact forms for student's numbers 3,4, and 5.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Observed 2/13/2025 Child # 1,2,3 & 5 files were missing a periodic review and update on their emergency contact forms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The emergency contact forms for children numbered 1,2,3 and 5 were all given to the parents for a review and periodic signage. This was corrected on each form.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2025): “Staff #3 did not have a current high school diploma, staff # 3 called their school and the Phila dept of education, we found out after I called that all graduation. Records prior to 1973 were no longer available.”

Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff #2 was alerted to the fact that they needed 2 references attesting to the fact that they worded be suitable as facility person. This corrected.”

Core safety Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Background checks

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff #1 has a certification from the Dept of Justice that staff #1 was not an offender. Staff #1 immediately completed the NSOR needed for DHS and was scanned and emailed to the correct site.”

Core safety Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff member #3 and 5 were corrected in regard to this violation. #3 was acting as a classroom substitute however they should have been assigned children when they entered the classroom.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Bathroom #2- Complete removal of Windex and cleaning disinfectant from below the sink which children wash their hands and use the bathroom. All cabinets in other sink areas were relocked.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

Observed 2/28/2024 Toddler Tots classroom were missing tweezers from first aid kit.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Toddler Tot classroom was immediately supplied with a tweezers for its emergency kit in the emergency bag.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

Observed 2/28/2024 in the Toddler's Tots classroom there was not an operable thermometer in the refrigerator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “A refrigerator thermometer must at all times be readily placed in all school refrigerators.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “#4 The parent was immediately notified of the missing signature, and it was correct right away by the parent after taking it back to the doctor's office.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Original container/Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(5)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “#8 Parent was notified of the lack of medication information and box. The box could not be reproduced at this time however, the pharmacist provided the action plan and prescription details for the medicine to accompany the inhaler. #3 a new epi pen box with updated meds have been supplied to the…”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)

Observed 2/28/2024 in The Little Wonders classroom staff #4 did not sanitize or clean the changing table after diapering children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff #4 was information immediately about the diaper changing protocol and sanitization of the diaper changing table.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff #2 has a certificate as a professional nurse but is schedule to complete the course again specific pediatric first aid and CPR also facilitated but a PQAS certified training. Staff #3 is awaiting their new certificate that includes pediatric/first aid but PQAS certified trainer.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Observed 2/28/2024 child #1,3, 5 and 6 file were missing health insurance coverage information and policy numbers from emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “The vital date forms for the children listed 1,3,5, and 6 were reviewed and corrected immediately after contacting the parents for the missing information.”

Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

Observed 2/28/2024 staff #3 and 5 file did not contain 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Staff #3 and 5 both completed the 12 credit hours of childcare training. #3 also sent to me their college credits from their past semester to complete. (Staff #3 already had 10 credits). #5 completed 1 additional course giving them 13 credit hours.”

Core safety Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Staff #1 was given instruction to apply for FBI fingerprinting clearance now that said birthdate indicates that the staff member is now 18 years old. The staff complied and had a receipt from Identgo dated 7/20/2023. We are waiting for the documents to arrive. The NSOR form was completed and…”

Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Staff #1 was given an updated health form which was updated by physicians on 7/21/2023.”

Core safety Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Background checks

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

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).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “Staff #1 and 4 completed mandated reporter training and provided a certificate. Staff #3 is getting a correct FBI certificate using the correct childcare code. Staff #5 has received updated FBI clearance still waiting for NSOR which has been filed. Staff #6 has all required clearances.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Children #3 and 4 have an updated health report on file.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 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)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Staff #1 has submitted TB screening as of 2/15/2023 and Staff #4 has a TB screening appointment for 3/15/2023.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

Observed 2/16/2023 child #6 file did not contain a health report on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “The health report of child #6 has been corrected and has been filed.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Observed 2/16/2023 Child # 1,2 5 and 6 file did not contain the date of the child's admissions on agreement form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Child #1,2,5 and 6 admission agreements have all been corrected with admission dates.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Observed 2/16/2023 Child file #1 and 6 did not contain medical insurance coverage and policy numbers on their emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Children #1 and #6 were corrected with the medical insurance policy numbers on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Observed 2/16/2023 children files # 1,2,3,4 emergency file did not contain the addresses and telephone numbers on emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Address and phone numbers have been corrected on the emergency forms of child files #1,2,3,4.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Staff#4 us currently in high school and working part time. Staff #4 has had experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, and is currently receiving 60 hours of service learning from their high school. To date Staff #4 has worked for me in attendance under supervision approximately in excess of 220…”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

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.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2023): “Staff#4 did complete the requirement of obtaining references.”

Citation Feb 16, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

Observed 2/16/2023 Staff #7 was missing 5 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2023): “Staff #7 has shown proof of the missing 5 hours of early childcare credits from a school transcript.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 111 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Apr 14, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 6, 2019 · what STARS means

Operator Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun Synagogue

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State certificate # CER-00253001

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Common questions

Has Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Sep 1, 2026 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 6, 2019. 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 Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ compare with other daycares in Glenside?

It is #12 of 13 centers in Glenside by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ last inspected?

Sep 1, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Valarie Hurwitz Early Childhood Center at BTBJ?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun Synagogue.

Certified centers nearby

Growing Tree Learning Center
1031 Paper Mill Rd, Glenside · under 0.1 mi away · 66 spots About typical Kid View ELC Enfield
300 Montgomery Ave, Glenside · 0.4 mi away Fewer citations than most Top of the Hill Day Care Center
8707 Cheltenham Ave, Glenside · 0.6 mi away · 49 spots More citations than most The Schoolhouse in Flourtown LLC
15 W Wissahickon Ave, Flourtown · 0.8 mi away · 73 spots Too few inspections to compare Erdenheim Elementary School
500 Haws Ln, Flourtown · 1.0 mi away No citations Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Pre
8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia · 1.1 mi away · 88 spots More citations than most

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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