Bciu Learning Center At The Education Centre - Reading PA PA Pre-K Counts

2101 Centre Ave , READING PA 19605
(610) 987-8246

About the Provider

Description:

  • Alternative Education
  • Curriculum (including, but not limited to, evaluation, mapping, K-12 benchmarks, etc.)
  • Early Care
  • Peer Networks (for school principals, ESL administrators, curriculum coordinators, superintendents, and others)
  • Non-public Schools
  • Special Education, (including, preschool, school age, and more)
  • State Initiatives
  • Student Enrichment
  • Student Support
  • Educational Resources (such as digital media)
  • Physical Media (such as DVDs and StarLab)

Additional Information: Glenside El Sch - Pick-Up service to/from school, Riverside El Sch - Pick-Up service to/from school, Lauers Park El Sch - Pick-Up service to/from school, Muhlenberg El Ctr - Pick-Up service to/from school, Northwest El Sch - Pick-Up service to/from school

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00162582
  • Capacity: 143
  • Age Range: Before/After 1/2 Day Kindergarten, Older Toddler (25-36 mos.), Older School-Age (4th grade-15 yrs.)
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Transportation: Glenside El Sch - Pick-Up service to/from school, Riverside El Sch - Pick-Up service to/from school,
  • Schools Served: Reading
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13
  • District Office Phone: (484) 651-8000 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2020. At that time, a cracked toy wagon presenting a pinching hazard was observed on the playground. Standing, dirty water was observed on the lid of the sensory table on the playground.

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.)
Provider discarded cracked toy wagon. Provider removed standing, dirty water. In the future, provider will check before playground is used to make sure it is free of visible hazards and that equipment is in good condition.
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from health professional Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the file for Child #1 did not contain a written letter of exemption from immunizations.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained written letter of exemption for Child #1. In the future, provider will make sure child files that need a letter of exemption for immunization contain a written letter or the facility uses an exemption form that has been approved by OCDEL.
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the files for Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 did not contain an FBI Clearance conducted through DHS within the past 60 months. All three facility persons requested an updated FBI Clearance through PDE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an FBI Clearance conducted through DHS is on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 will not work at the child care center until FBI Clearance through DHS is on file at the facility. All remaining existing staff have applied for renewal of their FBI Clearance through DHS. Provider will work with HR to ensure that in the future all staff have clearances obtained through DHS. In the future, provider will comply with CPSL.
2020-01-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/10/2020. During the investigation, Facility Person #1 demonstrated how she spoke to Child #1 during a recent incident where a child refused to go to the bathroom on 1/2/2020. Facility Person #1 used a harsh, angry tone while telling the child, "Fine, go back in the room." During the investigation, it was found through interviews that Facility Person #1 has spoken negatively about Child #1 in front of the child on more than one occasion.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must arrange for Facility Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding Behavior Management. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A training is scheduled for Facility Person #1 on 2/20/2020 from 4-6pm titled Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms. No staff will ridicule, single out or use harsh language with a child.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, exposed foam and sharp wood were observed on the couch in the school age room (room 166). Ripped doll cots were observed in the toddler room (room 164).

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.)
Provider taped the couch so the foam is not exposed and the sharp wood is no longer a hazard. Provider plans to get couch covers. Provider removed ripped doll cots. In the future, provider will check monthly to make sure toys and equipment used by the children is in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(4) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Annual immunization reporting to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/14/19. At that time, the following health reports in the children's files did not contain a flu vaccine conducted within the past year or a letter of exemption. Child #1: 11/8/10, Child #2: 11/13/17, Child #3: 2/6/18, Child #4: 2/2/18, Child #5: 12/6/17, Child #6: 11/27/17.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain health records that include the children's most recent flu vaccines for the following children: Child #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6. In the future, provider will make sure that the health reports for the children are updated when the child is immunized.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, albuterol was observed in the preschool two classroom (room 168). The medication was not in the original container and the prescription label was not with the medication.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the prescription label and original container for the albuterol. In the future, provider will make sure that medication is stays in the original container with the accompanying prescription label.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, Tylenol was observed in a locked cupboard in the school age room (room 165). The key to unlock the cupboard was in the lock of the cupboard. There were keys in most of the locks to the cupboards in the classroom. Many of the keys unlocked were universal and unlocked many cupboards. The medication was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the keys from the locks of the cupboards. In the future, provider will make sure that medication is stored in an area of the facility that is inaccessible to the children.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, albuterol that expired on 11/18 was observed in the preschool room (room 170).

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send albuterol home. In the future, provider will check monthly for expired medication.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/14/19. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a health assessment that stated she was free of communicable diseases or that she is suitable to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for Staff Person #4 that states that she is free of communicable diseases and is suitable to provide child care. In the future, provider will make sure that health assessments include results of an examination that states the staff person is free of communicable diseases and is suitable to provider child care.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, the files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

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 obtain two written, nonfamily references for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3. In the future, provider will make sure that all staff have two written, nonfamily references on file at the facility at the onset of their employment.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, Isopropyl Alcohol was observed in an unlocked cabinet on the floor in the school age room (room 165). Hand sanitizer, Purell food service sanitizer, and Regency liquid crme cleanser were observed in a cupboard in the school age room (room 165). The cupboard was locked, but the key was in the lock of the cupboard. There were keys in most of the locks to the cupboards in the classroom. Many of the keys unlocked were universal and unlocked many cupboards.Assured Men's Shaving Cream was observed in an unlocked cabinet on the floor in the school age room (room 166). Antibacterial hand sanitizer was observed in a child's backpack in their cubby in the preschool room (room 170). All items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children." All items were accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed keys from the locks of the cupboards. Provider moved all items to locked cupboards in the school age rooms. Provider removed the hand sanitizer from the preschool classroom. In the future, staff will check daily to make sure that cleaning materials and other toxics are not accessible to the children in care.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, the carpet was bunched in the toddler room (room 164) creating a tripping hazard. A water stained ceiling tile was observed in the preschool two room (room 168).

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.)
Provider fixed carpet in the toddler room. Provider will have ceiling tile painted or replaced in the preschool two room. In the future, provider will check monthly to make sure the facility is in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/8/19. At that time, damaged plaster was observed behind the puppets in the school age room (room 166).

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider covered damaged plaster with tape. In the future, provider will check monthly for peeling paint or damaged plaster.
2018-10-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 10/30/18. At this time, it was verified that on 10/26/18, Staff Person #1 shoved a four-year old child while saying, "I'm not going to let you get away with that" when the child was hitting the staff person, startling the child and causing him to stumble back. This was verified by Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS approved training in positive redirection and discipline techniques, focusing on the proper way to communicate and interact with children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be provided with a DHS approved training related to positive redirection and discipline techniques focusing on the proper way to communicate and interact with children. Staff person number 1 and all staff will not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Additionally, staff person number 1 and all staff will not use harsh or demeaning language when communicating with children.

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