All About Kids Early Learning Center - Harrisburg PA Child Care Center

5750 DERRY ST , HARRISBURG PA 17111
(717) 558-8001
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: When you are young life is full of wonder and surprises. All About Kids Early Learning Center teaches and nourishes the imagination and joy of childhood. We offer programs for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 11 years and programs for before and after school.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186630
  • Capacity: 101
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Central Dauphin - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Central Dauphin - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-28 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/28/20, it was observed that the glass door in the Pre K classroom did not have visual identification on it. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sticker was put on the glass. In the future, doors will have something on them to identify they are a door.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/19 it was observed that the edge of the portable sink in the pre K room was damaged around the front right corner where the children would be in contact with while watching their hands. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.)
Portable sink was sealed and taped. Director/Teachers will conduct monthly safety checks to ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment is in good repair and free from rough edges.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/19 it was observed that the trim under the window in the 3's classroom was loose and peeling away from the wall. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trim was glued to wall. Director/Teachers will conduct monthly safety checks to ensure all floors, walls, and ceilings are kept clean and in good repair, free from visible hazards.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/18 it was observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 6 did not have an admission date noted on their agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A spot for admission dates has been added to all agreement forms. Admission dates have been added to agreement forms of all children currently enrolled.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/18 it was observed that child 2 did not have a work address on file for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will be filled out completely, including the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Both director and owner will look over forms to ensure they filled out correctly.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/18 it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, and 3 did not have a physical update completed before the previous physical expired at 24 months. Staff person 1 had a previous physical on file dated 9/14/16, update was not completed until 9/28/18. Staff person 2 had a previous physical on file dated 7/30/16, update was not completed until 8/20/28. Staff person 3 had a previous physical dated 7/5/16, update was not completed until 9/27/18. Physicals are only valid 24 months following the date of the physical

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.)
Physicals will be completed before the previous physical expires at 24 months. If staff do not complete their physical before the previous physical expires they will be suspended until it is completed. Staff will receive monthly information regarding their file.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/18 it was observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 6 had not had a file update in the previous 6 months.

Correction Required: 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.)
Parents will review and update emergency contact information and financial agreements in June and in January or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/11/18 it was observed that, staff person 4 (hire date 6/19/18) did not have a child abuse clearance or provisional paperwork on file at time of hire. Child Abuse clearance dated 7/12/18.

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.)
All staff will have clearances that are valid (within the last 60 months) prior to commencing employment. If an employee does not have current clearances they will be considered a provisional employee until they receive the proper clearances.
2017-10-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/30/17, the lego boards in the school age classroom were observed to be dirty with a dust buildup which could not be brushed off.

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.)
Lego boards were cleaned thoroughly with soap and water. Cleaning checklist will be implemented by the director to ensure all toys/play equipment is clean and in good repair.
2017-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/30/17, the file of child 1 was observed to not have addresses for release persons.

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.)
Release person addresses for child 1 were obtained from parent. All emergency contacts will not only be checked by the director but also by the owner to ensure all information that is needed is filled out completely.
2017-10-30 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/31/17, the file of staff 1 was reviewed. Staff person 1 had clearances which expired on 1/31/17. New clearances were not obtained until 10/16/17. Staff person was working with expired clearances for 10 months.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances will be renewed every 60 months from the date of the person's oldest certification. Director will check staff files on a regular basis to ensure all clearances are up to date. If clearances are expired staff will not work in a child care position at the facility.

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

Reviews

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my2girls Jan 27, 2021
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Been at center 1 1/2 years. They are so caring and my girls love it there. Have been very careful and healthy during the Pandemic.

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Momof3 Oct 17, 2012

They are a very family friendly daycare that provided quality child care for my kids. I am a single on subsidy and they have supported my kids and I. My kids were ready to start Kindergarten.

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