Wentzs Ucc Preschool is a certified child care center in Lansdale, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 91 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (48 of 91). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 25 centers in Lansdale and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection on 11/6/25 the file records for child # 1,2, and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection on 11/6/25 the file records for child # 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection on 11/6/25 the file record for child# 6 did not include an emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 11/6/25 the file records for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for 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 on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 11/6/2025 the file records for child # 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 11/6/2025 the Pre-K classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #5 receiving care in the space. The Tiny Tots room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #6 receiving care in the space.
During the inspection on 11/6/25 the file records for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Continued noncompliance- On 11/14/24 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by (11/29/24). On 1/2/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1-- still has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR).
Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/2/25 staff person #1 was reported providing direct child care services and their file did not include a State Police clearance, DHS FBI clearance and did not include out of state clearances for Vermont. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of (5/24). Staff person #5,6,7 and 8-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5,6,7 and 8-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR- staff persons #5,6,7 and 8 Staff person #7- Health & Safety Training and Mandated reporter training).
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During the inspection on 11/14/24 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care services and their file included an expired State Police, Child Abuse clearance and mandated reporter training. Staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care services and their file did not include a State Police clearance, DHS FBI clearance and NSOR clearance and did not include out of state clearances for Vermont. Staff person#5 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance and DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance and a NSOR clearance. Staff person #7 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance and disclosure statement. Staff person #8 was observed providing direct child care services and their file did not include a NSOR clearance and disclosure statement. Facility Person #2,4,5,6,7 and 8--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 11/14/2024 toxics (Clorox cleaning wipes) were observed underneath the changing table accessible to children in the Tiny Tots classroom.
During the inspection on 11/14/14 the first-aid kit in the Transitional K classroom was missing soap, and scissors.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the classrooms and bathrooms in the facility did not have an appropriate (a sign of the requirement of when to wash hands: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) handwashing sign near the sink.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the file records for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 staff persons #4 and 8 were observed providing direct child care and did not have an initial health assessment and TB test. Staff person #5 did not have a TB test and results. Staff person #6 had a TB test that was older than 12 months of their hire date.
During the inspection on 11/14/2024 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record that an emergency drill was conducted.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the file records for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the inspection on 11/14/2024 the file records for staff person #4, 5,7 and 8 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the Pre-K classroom did not have a daily schedule posted.
During the inspection on 1114/2024 the Pre- K, Tiny Tots, Transitional K and The Tots classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the spaces.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the file record for child#1 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection on 11/14/2024 the file records for child # 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
During the inspection on 11/14/24 the file record for child # 3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
During the inspection on 11/14/2024 the file records for staff persons# 4,5,6 and 8 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/2023 Staff persons # 8 did not have a file (any CPSL requirements) at the time of the inspection and was present at the facility on 11/30/23 providing direct child care. Facility Person #4,7,8--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/23 the hot water temperature measured 122.5° F.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child #2 and 3 did not include an initial health assessment.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child #3 and 4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file record for child # 4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child #1, 2, and 3 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.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for child # 4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection 12/1/23 the file record child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file record for child # 4 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection 12/1/2023 it was determined that staff person #7,8 were providing direct child care on 11/30/23 but did not have a file record present at the facility. The file records for staff person # 7 and 8 were misplaced.
Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection 12/1/23 the file record for staff person # 5 and 6 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations. Staff person #4--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid /CPR Training). Staff person #4-- 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 (7/13/17). Staff person #2-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and 5-- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of (10/01/23).
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file record for staff person #4 included an expired State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance and expired mandated reporter training. Staff persons #7 and 8 did not have a file (any CPSL requirements) at the time of the inspection and was present at the facility on 11/30/23 providing direct child care. Facility Person #4,7,8--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for staff person #1, 2,3,4, and 5 did not include emergency plan training.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the hot water temperature measured 122.5° F.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the facility did not have an appropriate (explaining when hands should be washed in the facility) handwashing sign near the sink and toilets.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the facility did not have a current fire annual inspection.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child #2 and 3 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the staff files and children files were not on the premises, the Department did not have immediate access to the files.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for staff person #2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include fire safety training
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for staff #2, 3, 5 and 6 did not include a written evaluation.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for staff person #5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for child #1 and 2 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file record for child #1 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child # 1 and 3 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child #3 and 4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file record for child # 4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file records for child #1, 2, and 3 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 on 12/1/2023 the Tiny Tots classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for 3 children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the file records for child # 4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
During the inspection 12/1/23 the file record child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 12/1/23 the file record for child # 4 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the inspection 12/1/2023 it was determined that staff person #7,8 were providing direct child care on 11/30/23 but did not have a file record present at the facility. The file records for staff person # 7 and 8 were misplaced.
During the inspection on 12/1/2023 the facility did not information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the inspection 12/1/23 the file record for staff person # 2,3, 4, 5 and 6 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not include the requests for the PA State Police Clearance, request for the Child Abuse Clearance, or request for the DHS FBI clearance as required under the CPSL. The record of staff #2 did not include the results of the NSOR verification as required under the CPSL.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the records of children #2 and #3 did not contain an updated health report within 12 months of previous health report.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain an initial health assessment.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the record of child #5 did not contain an initial health assessment (contained report of immunizations only).
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the records of staff #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not include documentation of Health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the facility did not have a written policy compliant with the federal requirements at 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of experience, education, and/or training.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the facility did not have a Director employed and present at the facility that has attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the agreements of Children #1 - 5 did not include the dates of admission.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the Emergency Contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number, and the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the records of children #2 and #3 did not include consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures. Both consents are required prior to admission.
During Renewal Inspection on January 18, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references and the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE PDE, AND DID NOT CONTAIN AN NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE PDE, AND DID NOT CONTAIN AN NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE RECORD OF STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. THE RECORD OF STAFF #6 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH PDE, AND FINGERPRINTING SUBMISSION FOR THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE DATED 3-15-22, DID NOT CONTAIN THE RESULTS OF THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, AND DID NOT CONTAIN MANDATE REPORTER TRAINING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE HOT WATER IN THE PRE-K ROOM MEASURED AT 120°F.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MOLDING UNDER THE WINDOW IN THE PRE-K ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, AND AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PRE-K AND TWO'S ROOMS.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT, AND THE RECORDS OF STAFF #3 AND #5 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF THE PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #3 AND #6 CONTAINED FIRST-AID AND CPR TRAINING THAT WERE NOT RENEWED ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF MOST CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #1 AND 2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING TOPICS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO MEET ONE OF THE APPLICABLE STAFF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY WERE PERFORMING.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILDREN #2-5 WERE NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR, AND THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR OR THE PARENT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILDREN #4 AND 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE TO BE CHARGED PER DAY OR PER WEEK.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILDREN #1-5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE ON WHICH THE FEE IS TO BE PAID OR THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #3 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #4 AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUALS DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATED SIGNATURE FROM THE PARENT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF, WHICH ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ADMISSION.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 23, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Wentzs Ucc Preschool 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 Jan 2, 2025 (background checks): “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 1/2/25 staff person #1 was reported providing direct child care services and their file did not include a State Police clearance, DHS FBI clearance and did not include…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wentzs Ucc Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wentzs Ucc Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wentzs Ucc Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 21, 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 Wentzs Ucc Preschool compare with other daycares in Lansdale?
It is #24 of 25 centers in Lansdale by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wentzs Ucc Preschool last inspected?
Oct 31, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Wentzs Ucc Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wentzs Ucc Preschool.
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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.
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