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Scenic Hills Elementary

Springfield, PA · Delaware County
235 Hillview Dr, Springfield, PA 19064
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 259-1661
235 Hillview Dr
Springfield, PA 19064
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257349
License Issued
May 31, 2026
Active Through
May 31, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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MELC is a nonprofit organization with early childhood centers located in Pottstown, Norristown, Narberth, and 2 in West Philadelphia. These centers provide early learning care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years of age. MELC serves over 600 children each year.

MELC’s school age programs serve over 675 children ages 5 to 12 years at 13 sites in Montgomery County.

In addition to direct service programs, MELC also sponsors the Southeastern Pennsylvania School Age Child Care Project (SEPASACC), and the Montgomery County Child Care Consortium (MC4). Each provides a range of professional development, technical assistance, research and other services for educators and organizations serving the field throughout Montgomery County and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #5 and #7 did not list the address 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.)
Emergency contact information will include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record will contain the written consent from parent for emergency medical care for the child.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child's record will contain a written signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child's record will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent will be required prior to admission.
2026-04-08 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 4-8-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's record will contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
The emergency contact form of child#1 has been updated.
2025-03-27 Renewal 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(e)

Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups

Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was only 1 group supervisor present with 64 children present and 70 children enrolled.

Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will correct this by having an additional group supervisor on site.
2024-05-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5-8-2024 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed with 43 children in the after-school space, the youngest being 7 years old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will stay in ratio according to the age group of the youngest child. We will follow a 12 to 1 ratio and document the transitions, number of children, and staff present at that time. Staff will take a refresher course on Supervision: Staff Child Ratios and will sign off upon completion.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #3 was unable to give the number of children assigned to their group. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were unable to give an accurate number of children while using the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Responsibility Forms were implemented detailing which children each staff member is responsible for. Staff were instructed on how to utilize this chart, reminded to know exactly where their students are at all times, and to conduct head counts periodically throughout the day, especially during transitions. Maintaining ratios was also reviewed with staff.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan was posted on parent information board the next morning.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #5 was not 18 years of age or older.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, the staff member under age 18 was changed to a paid volunteer and will no longer be counted in the ratio at this location.
2024-04-22 Renewal 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(b)

Description: No more than 50% aides

Noncompliance Area: On 4-22-2024 during the Renewal inspection, 4 out of the 7 staff members present were aides.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
One Aide, age 17 years old, was added to the site as an additional set of eyes that day. She was not needed to meet ratios and will no longer be considered as a staff member.
2023-05-03 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have the health and safety update completed.

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.)
Staff #1 will complete the health and safety update.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.

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