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Rainbow Express Preschool

Lansdale, PA · Montgomery County
630 York Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 368-4693
630 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244992
License Issued
Dec 19, 2025
Active Through
Dec 19, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Rainbow Express Preschool is a day care center and full-day Kindergarten provider located within Grace Mennonite Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. We are a non-profit ministry of this congregation.

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
2026-04-02 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff person #2-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised (Health & Safety Training).

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.)
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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2--, staff person #2-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2026-04-02 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: During the inspection on 4/2/26 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 2/25/25 (date of hire: see code sheet).

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.)
The director had Employee #2 make an appointment to get an updated physical and her tuberculosis test redone.
2026-04-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/2/2026 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.

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 prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director called Staffed person#1's passed employers listed and verified her employment and the number of hours employee #1 worked for them. Staff #1 was changed from a group supervisor to an assistant group supervisor.
2026-04-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/2/2026 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

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 prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director called Staffed person#1's passed employers listed and verified her employment and the number of hours employee #2 worked for them.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: As a result of a complaint investigation on 2/12/26, during observation of video footage of 2/5/26 staff person #1 was observed pushing a child and handling them inappropriately (roughly).

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After it was observed that employee #1 violated multiple policies and procedures, the decision was made to release employee #1 from her position effective immediately. (2/13/26.) Termination form attached.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: As result of a complaint investigation on 2/12/26, staff person #1 admitted to raising voice at children. Other staff persons also attested to hearing staff person #1 yell at the children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After it was observed that employee #1 violated multiple policies and procedures, the decision was made to release employee #1 from her position effective immediately. (2/13/26.) Termination form attached.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: As a result of investigation on 2/12/26, during the observation of footage on 2/5/2026 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed conducting several diaper series of children and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff persons # 1 and 2 did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Staff persons #1 and 2 were observed feeding the children food without washing their hands or children's hands. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Staff persons #1 and 2 must obtain Better Kid Care training, " Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe." Due by 3/13/26

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After it was observed that employee #1 violated other policies and procedures, the decision was made to release employee #1 from her position effective immediately. (2/13/26.) After it was noted that employee #2 was not following established policies and procedures, additional training was provided to ensure the employee understood the organization's expectations and proper protocols moving forward. Employee #2 also completed a Better Kid Care training. "Your #1 priority keeping children Healthy and safe.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.162(d) - Not forced to eat Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(d)

Description: Not forced to eat

Noncompliance Area: As a result of a complaint investigation on 2/12/26, during observation of video footage of 2/5/26, staff person #1 was observed shoving food into a child's mouth. The child was turning their face away from staff person #1 several times.

Correction Required: A child may not be forced to eat food.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After it was observed that employee #1 violated multiple policies and procedures, the decision was made to release employee #1 from her position effective immediately. (2/13/26.) Termination form attached.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/25 the file record for child #1 did not include an approved form (CSR) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider had the child's teacher complete a CSR form for the child. The child's teacher went over it with the parents and had them sign it.
2025-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-05 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/3/24 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

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 prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for staff persons #1 to include verification of child care education.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/21/2023 the file records for child # 1,2,3 and 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. 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.

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. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file records for child # 1,2,3, and 4 to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. Provider updated the file records for child #2,3,4 and 7 to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/21/2023 the file record for staff person#9 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
Provider will update the file record for staff person #9 to include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 9/21/2023 the file record for staff person # 8 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care 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.)
The director had the staff member immediately take the 6 hours of training that she was missing.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/21/2023 the file record for staff person #8 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member immediately took the Health and Safety up date.

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