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J A M Christian Day Care

Kennett Square, PA · Chester County
415 W State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Quick Facts

Capacity
42 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 444-1795
415 W State St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254610
License Issued
Jun 11, 2026
Active Through
Jun 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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J A M CHRISTIAN DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in KENNETT SQUARE PA, with a maximum capacity of 42 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: On 3/25/25, at time of inspection, toxic bushes (Andromedas/Lily of the Valley) were observed accessible to children on the outdoor walkway used to access the play space.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove toxic bushes from First Baptist Church regulations around toxic plants in childcare spaces. Pictures were sent to certification rep on 4/28/25.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e)

Description: Each child care space/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information in the childcare space where children were receiving care was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact information was only updated in the master files located in the facility's office.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All classroom binders will be updated with current Emergency Contact information.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/24, at renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
References were obtained for Staff #1 and placed in the file.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/24, at renewal inspection, Staff #2 was being utilized as an AGS. Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education to determine staff qualifications of the position performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained staff person's verification of education and added to the file.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/24, at time of inspection, peeling paint and plaster was observed on the bathroom wall located in the Older Toddler Room (Buzzing Bees).

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Holes will be filled and spackled. Wallpaper will be removed and repainted.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/24, during renewal inspection, unlidded waste receptacles were observed in the Older Toddler and Preschool toilet areas.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New trash cans with lids were placed in the toilet areas.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a shaken baby/abusive head trauma and maltreatment policy to include the identification and prevention of Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022 and keep it on file at the facility.
2023-05-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: DIRECTOR REPORTED NONCOMPLIANCE DUE TO A CHILD GETTING HOLD OF A VAPE PEN THAT WAS BROUGHT TO THE FACILITY INSIDE OF ANOTHER CHILD'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REMOVED THE VAPE FROM AND ALL CHILDREN'S BELONGINGS FROM EVERY CLASSROOM,REPORTED THE NONCOMPLIANCE TO OCDEL, ALL PARENTS, AND TO CPS. PARENTS WERE MADE AWARE THAT ALL BELONGINGS WILL BE CHECKED DAILY.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
2023-05-02 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include specific staff dutiesor relocation address per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the relocation address and the specific staff and duties assigned.
2022-04-08 Renewal 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE'S ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE A COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE ID AND PHONE NUMBER ADDED TO THE FILE OF STAFF #2.
2022-04-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5) - Contact when ended/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Contact when ended/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO METHOD THAT SHOWED HOW PARENTS WERE TO BE INFORMED THAT AN EMERGENCY WAS OVER AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THERE WAS NO MENTION OF ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS,TODDLERS,CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY IS OVER , HOW TO REUNITE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND TO INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS,TODDLERS,CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS..
2022-04-08 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN WAS AT 112.5° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL TURN DOWN THE WATER HEATER SO THAT THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT OR BELOW 110° F.

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