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Saint Cornelius Early Learning Center

Chadds Ford, PA · Delaware County
160 Ridge Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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160 Ridge Rd
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253036
License Issued
Apr 3, 2026
Active Through
Apr 3, 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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Saint Cornelius Early Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Chadds Ford PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files of child #5, and child #10 were viewed and the financial agreement did not include an admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put the children's admission date on the form.
2026-02-09 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files for child #1, child #3, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include written consent from the parent for the facility to administer 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.)
Will have the parent provide consent as required.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the file for child #5 was viewed and the emergency contact information did not include the health insurance and 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.)
Will have the parent provide the necessary information.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the file for child #5 was viewed and the emergency contact information did not include the release person's address and phone number

Correction Required: 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.)
Will have the parent complete the form in it's entirety.
2026-02-09 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files for child #1, child #2, child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8, child #9 were viewed and the emergency contact information and the financial agreement had not been updated in a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact Form for child #1 was dated 3/7/25 and the agreement was dated 3/20/25, the Emergency Contact Form for child #2 was dated 3/17/25 and the agreement was dated 3/22/25, The Emergency Contact Form and the agreement for child #4 were dated 3/11/25, the Emergency Contact Form for child #5 was dated 1/29/25, the Emergency Contact Form and the agreement for child #6 was dated 3/25/25, the Emergency Contact Form for child #7 was dated 3/11/25 and the agreement was dated 3/21/25, and the Emergency Contact Form for child #8 was dated 3/11/25 and the agreement was dated 3/21/25. The Emergency Contact Form for child #9 was dated 4/1/25, and the agreement was dated 3/24/25.

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.)
Will have the parents update the Emergency Contact Form and the financial agreement.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the file for child #10 was viewed and did not have a completed health assessment in their file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents obtain an updated health assessment from a medical professional.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files for child #1, child #2 and child #7 were viewed and the health assessment was not completed within a 12-month period. The health assessment for child #1 was dated 11/12/24, the health assessment for child #2 was dated 8/5/23, and the health assessment for child #7 was dated 3/22/23. Child #10 did not have a completed health assessment in their file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents obtain an updated health assessment from a medical professional.
2026-02-09 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: During a renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files for child #1, child #3, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include written parental consent for the facility to administer 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.)
Will have the parent provide the necessary consent on the form.
2026-02-09 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

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.)
Will have the parent give written consent on the Emergency Contact Form.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection 2/9/2026, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily 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.)
Will have staff obtain and submit the reference letters.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include verification that emergency plan training had been completed when initially hired.

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.)
Will have staff #1 complete the training.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #7 were viewed and have not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #7 have not completed the Health and Safety training Parts 1 & 2. Staff #2 and staff #7 did not have verification that the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training was completed.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #1, staff #2, and staff #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings hand has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #1, staff #2, and staff #7, then staff #1, staff #2, and staff #7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the staff persons complete the required trainings.
2026-02-09 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the Mandated reporter training reviewed for staff person # 1 was not updated within a 60-month period, dated, 06/22/2020. The Child Abuse Registry Certificate, PA State Criminal History clearance, and DHS FBI Fingerprinting clearance reviewed for staff # 3 were not updated within a 60-month period, all clearances dated, 07/20/2020. The Child Abuse clearance reviewed for staff person # 4 was not updated within a 60-month period, dated 02/11/2020. The Child Abuse Clearance for staff #5 was not updated within a 60-month period, dated 6/18/2020. The file reviewed for staff persons # 4 and # 6 did not include a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. (See code sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: Staff #1, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, and staff #6 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 1/22/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6, must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 1/22/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, the files for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were viewed and did not include verification of education for employment at the childcare facility to qualify the staff person for the position performing. ( Assistant Group Supervisor).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.)
Will have all staff provide verification of previous education.
2026-02-09 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/9/2026, it was observed that 5 electrical outlets in the cafeteria did not have receptacle covers on them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will cover the outlets with protective covers.

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