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Longswamp Learning Center

Mertztown, PA · Berks County
200 CLAY RD, Mertztown, PA 19539
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 682-9750
200 CLAY RD
Mertztown, PA 19539
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256927
License Issued
Jun 6, 2026
Active Through
Jun 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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The Longswamp Learning Center is a non-profit, licensed, STAR FOUR, early childhood educational facility and a licensed before-and-after school age care facility in Mertztown, PA. The Longswamp Learning Center is owned by the Longswamp United Church of Christ and is self-supporting. The Longswamp Learning Center operates under the standards of the Department of Public Welfare and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. The Longswamp Learning Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate against persons in employment, admissions/referrals, education programs or activities based on age, race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, or Limited English Proficiency.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The lidded trash cans in the older toddler room and the preschool room bathroom were missing the foot pedal leaving a metal rod exposed.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash cans in older toddler room and preschool missing foot pedal, presenting a safety concern. Will replace trash cans so free of any health or safety concerns. Purchased new trash cans and placed in corresponding rooms.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Need to obtain missing medical care or physician's information on emergency form for child #1. Information updated by parent.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not adequately address child maltreatment a required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

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. 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.)
LLC policy for ShakenBaby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment did not address maltreatment adequately. Will rewrite the policy with information given by licensing rep.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment on 10/5/23 and not again until 2/24/26, a gap of greater than 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was found to have a gap > 24 months with health assessment. Continue to review staff record keeping spreadsheet monthly. Revise structure of the spreadsheet to capture all DHS updated requirements on opening page.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment for staff #1 indicates a communicable disease with no additional information included.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 health form indicated communicable disease with no further information. Staff will return to physician's office to clarify and update information on health form to accurately reflect assessment.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #3 did not include sufficient documentation of the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 is to return to health agency to clarify question #3 regarding suitability to provide child care.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 was trained on the emergency plan on 1/20/26, more than 90 days after hire. No previous documentation was present (see code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training was completed for staff #2 upon hire but no documentation completed. Did not have staff person sign annual emergency plan training sheet. Staff received emergency plan training1/20/26 with documentation.
2025-07-10 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 7/8/25 child #1 was left unattended in the classroom while the class went outside for a period of approximately 10 minutes.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of training by a PQAS approved trainer regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
#1 7/8/2025 Children will be supervised at all times. Reviewed supervision policy and practices with all staff. Scheduled staff meeting to review and follow up. Created supervision check in spreadsheet for all rooms. #2 9/19/25 All staff will receive a minimum of 2 hours of training in supervision. The training will be scheduled upon approval of content by the regional office.
2025-04-09 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: There was no cot labeled for child #1 who was in attendance and asleep in the classroom.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cot will be labeled and we will update the cot diagram.
2025-04-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 3/28/25 (see code sheet for start date). Although there was another health assessment on file, it was more than 12 months prior to the start date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current health assessment on file, which was done as soon as it was realized that the other one was more than 12 months prior to her start date.
2025-04-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training on file for staff #2 employed for greater than 90 days (see code sheet for hire date) was not an approved training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete approved mandated reporter training.
2024-06-18 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Request made to the guardian of child #1 for the required insurance policy number 4/18/2024. Received information on 4/19/2024. All forms updated and distributed to areas needed.
2024-04-18 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) - Written consent/Amount to administer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv)

Description: Written consent/Amount to administer

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool room that medication and a medication log were both present for child #2. However, the medication present was an Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication, but the medication log, giving signed parental consent for administration of the medication and required dosage information, said Avi Q and did not specify the dosage. Staff explained that an Avi Q used to be present for child #2, but had since been sent home and replaced by the Epi Pen. Although an Avi Q was not observed at the facility for child #2, the medical documentation collected on file indicated that the previous Avi Q would have only contained .1mg of medication and an increase in the dosage was needed. No signed parental consent for the administration of the Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication was found on file.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Spoke with guardian of child #2 regarding documentation and current plan of care. Requested that guardian supply us with an updated plan of care. Will complete appropriate medication log documentation to be signed by parent once we have received the plan of care indicating the medication(s) and dosage(s).
2024-04-18 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training. Only 10 hours of documented training was observed on file completed between 12/18/22-12/18/23.

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 #1 completed additional training hours since Dec 2023. These missed hours of training were corrected when staff person #1 completed the 2 hour training called Praise vs Encouragement on 2/27/24. This 2 hour training will be counted as a correction towards this citation and will not be counted towards the next 12 hours of PD training that staff person #1 must complete before Dec 2024.

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