Description: ALWAYS BETTERING CHILDREN DAYCARE LLC is a Child Care Center in SAINT MARYS PA, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked toy bin in the older toddler room. Observed in the 3 year old preschool room, a wooden chair and 2 Elmo chairs which had loose backs creating pinch points. Observed a blue and a gray toy bin in the 3 year old preschool room which were cracked with rough edges. Observed a broken plastic ball in the toddler outdoor play area. Observed in the preschool play area a see saw with a missing support screw, a play house with a damaged roof with rough edges, and exposed metal anchor posts for the sandbox. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the following was removed from the childrens play area; toddler room cracked toy bin, the preschool wooden chair & elmo chairs, preschool gray toy bin, outdoor plastic ball. The see saw was removed until another support screw can be located. The outdoor play house damaged roof was removed. The metal anchor post in the sandbox was pushed down. In the future all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by children will be kept clean in good repair and free from sharp corners, rough edges pinch and crush points. Items with splinters or exposed bolts will be removed from play area. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #3 did not contain the health insurance coverage 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We obtained a copy of child #3 health insurance coverage which includes his policy number. In the future we will make sure the emergency contact information is completed in full at registration including health insurance information. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Observed child file #4 did not contain an updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #1, 2, and 4 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 26 months after the previous valid health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has a current valid health assessment. Facility persons working with children or food will have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing care and every 24 months after. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3, contained an updated Child abuse clearance(5/20/19) which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid child abuse clearance(3/28/14). Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, worked beyond 45 days without a valid NSOR verification letter in the staff file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Both staff have all required valid clearances at this time. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff have received valid clearances. In the future I will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 all staff will have all valid clearances prior to start date. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 contained a written evaluation which was written on 6/27/19, which was more than 12 months after the previous written evaluation completed on 3/5/18. Observed staff file #3 contained a written evaluation which was written on 6/28/19, which was more than 12 months after the previous written evaluation completed on 11/13/17. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff have current evaluations in their file. The director will write evaluations for all staff members on a regular basis at least one every 12 months. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 is obtaining documentation of high school graduation. In the future an assistant group supervisor will have documentation in their file of high school graduation prior to start date. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school age room, a spray bottle which contained a small amount of bleach water accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. Observed a bag of ice melt material, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on the floor in the entrance foyer. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bleach water spray bottle was put on top of the cabinet. The bag of ice melt was relocated to a place inaccessible to children. In the future all cleaning materials and toxic items will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 spots of damaged paint on the purple wall in the school age room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeled and damaged paint was covered. In the future all peeled or damaged paint will be covered or repainted. |
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