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Shir Ami Early Learning Center

Newtown, PA · Bucks County
101 Richboro Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 968-6255
101 Richboro Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248636
License Issued
Feb 12, 2026
Active Through
Feb 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16

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About the Provider

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At Shir Ami’s Early Learning Center, we subscribe to the belief that “good beginnings last a lifetime.” This has been our philosophy for over 30 years. Our preschool is highly respected in the local community because we create a positive environment and exceptional learning experience for our students. Our creative, nurturing preschool, run by an experienced staff, gives your child the education and socialization to foster a good beginning.

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
2026-06-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/26 certification representative verified that staff person # 1 pulled child's hair and stated how does that feel, after child a child pulled another child's hair.

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.)
Provider will monitor classrooms to ensure proper supervision is taking place at all times.
2026-06-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-11-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-12-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that there was no schedule posted in several classrooms.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post a daily activities schedule in the classroom.
2024-09-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: On 7/17/24 during unannounced visit, teacher in young toddler room diapered a child and failed to wash the child's hands after being diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure to wash the child's hands after they are diapered.
2024-09-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that the young toddler teacher failed to wash her hands after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff should wash their hands after diapering all children.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few sippy cups in the two's room were not labeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure all sippy cups are labeled.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that items were missing from the first aid kits.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure all items are added to the first aid kit.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few handwashing sigs was missing.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure to place handwashing signs in the areas with inks and toilets.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 had an emergency contact form that was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
At pickup on the date of the inspection director will have the parents of child #3 provide the health insurance coverage and policy number their child's emergency contact form.
2022-12-19 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: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.

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.)
Provider will inform the parents of child #2 that they will not be eligible to participate in the program until such a time when they produce a current valid health assessment.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 had a health assessment with no tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.)
Director will update the record of staff person #6 with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and child #2, who were both in care on the date of the inspection, were lacking in the consents required prior to admission.

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. 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.)
Provider will have the parents update the records of child #1 and child #2 so that they include the consents required prior to admission.
2022-12-19 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #8 was observed providing care for children under the supervision of a Group supervisor level staff person. There was no staff file for staff person #8 at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An individual record was being created for staff person #8 on the date of the inspection. An evaluation of the file was performed by the director who did deem that they have met all regulatory requirements to provide care for children. Staff person #8 will not start at the facility until they have all required documents.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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