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Ece Center At Congregation Or Ami

Lafayette Hill, PA · Montgomery County
708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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📞 (610) 828-1086
708 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246259
License Issued
Oct 29, 2025
Active Through
Oct 29, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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It is the mission of the Early Childhood Education Center at Congregation Or Ami that each child will develop a passion for learning and a love of Jewish living as he or she grows socially, academically and spiritually. Or Ami Early Childhood Education Center was founded in 1977 with a small group of preschoolers and has grown to serve the community and surrounding areas. We offer classes for children ages two through five. Baby Steps, Toddler and Me and Little Learners classes address the development and activities of children under two. Our school year begins after Labor Day and continues through early June. Camp is an eight week flexible program with weekly themes, instructional and recreational swim, specialists and fun for all.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-30 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the loose fill in the preschool playground around the embedded equipment did not measure at 6 inches as required by the USCPSC.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact landscaper to add loose fill to the preschool playground around the embedded equipment so that there is a minimum of 6 inches.
2026-07-30 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, files for Child #1 & #2 did not include a financial agreement or 6 mos. update for Emergency Contact information. The files for child #4 did not include 6 month update for Emergency Contact Information or the Finanacial agreement. The files for Child #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include the updated financial agreement.

Correction Required: A parent is required to 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of above named children have completed the updates to Emergency Contact information and have completed their updated financial agreements. Copies of these documents have been submitted to the inspection rep.
2026-07-30 Renewal 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, Financial Agreement Forms in the files for Child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 did not have signatures by parents attesting to review of accurate information. At the time of inspection, Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, 2, and 4did not have signatures by parents attesting to review of accurate information.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of students #1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,and 10 have reviewed and signed the appropriate paperwork - financial agreement and have reviewed Emergency Contact forms for any necessary changes. Those forms have been placed into the corresponding child's file and will be maintained as required.
2026-07-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the State Criminal Check clearance in files of Staff Person #1 did not include a "Dissemination date". Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will get the appropriate copy from the individual that has the Dissemination Date listed or will submit new application. Provider shared the correct copy to CR on 7/31/26 that displayed the dissemination date.
2026-07-30 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection files for Staff Persons # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 did not include a staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written evaluations shall be placed in staff files every 12 months
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the refrigerator therometer's in classrooms 106, 109, 203 and 208 were all reading over 45 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider replaced defective thermometers.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification of the program's comprehensive general liability insurance policy.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted the programs liability insurance.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 completed 10 out of the 12 required annual clock hours of childcare training and staff person #4 completed 2 out of the 12 required annual clock hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person's #3 & #4 completed required hours of training.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 through #5 written staff evaluations on file were over a year old.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff evaluations will be completed for all identified staff.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the classroom's telephone in YT classroom 201.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider replaced the lost Emergency Telephone Number card by the YT classroom telephone at the time of inspection.
2024-12-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have current health assessments on file. Last health assessment for staff person #2 dated 8.25.22 and staff person #3 dated 8.9.22.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health assessments have been placed into files. They were unfortunately misplaced in the office.
2024-12-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a valid National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file. NSOR on file expired 11.6.2024.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person contacted NSOR for an updated copy of clearance on 12-13-24 expiration was discovered. Updated clearance received from staff person during winter break and filed in staff files.
2024-12-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have the required childcare experience on file.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letter was placed in file appears that the copy was not noticed in file.
2024-12-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have the required childcare experience on file.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reference letter forwarded with staff person's #1 childcare experience required for current childcare position.
2024-12-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have the required childcare experience on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reference letter forwarded with staff person's #1 childcare experience required for current childcare position.

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