Clarks Childcare Services Llc - Springville PA Group Child Care Home

90 WOOD RD SUITE A, SPRINGVILLE PA 18844
(570) 965-2182

About the Provider

Description: CLARKS CHILDCARE SERVICES LLC is a Group Child Care Home in SPRINGVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181778
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-08-09 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 working as a Primary staff does not have a record of valid Child Abuse and FBI clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 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. Staff Person #-1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff number 1 has been discharged and will not return until she has valid clearances. I will be installing an alert on each file for staff. Alerting me that the individual staff person's clearances will be due for updating two months prior to expiration of clearances. This way we should never have expired clearances again.
2018-08-29 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a record of a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Leonna will have her health assessment by September 15th. In the future we will have all of these requirements done prior to starting.
2018-08-29 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a record of staff qualification such as child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Leonna will have her qualifications by September 15th. We will also provide a college transcript and High school diploma. In the future we will have all of the requirements prior to starting.
2018-08-29 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a record of 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.)
Leona will have her 2 written references by September 15th. In the future we will have all of these requirements done prior to starting.
2017-08-23 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Files for Children # 1, # 3, # 4 and # 5 did not contain updated Child Service Reports.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have updated Child Service Reports completed for Children # 1, # 3, # 4 and # 5. Provider will ensure that Child Service Reports are updated every 6-months.
2017-08-23 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4)/3280.124(b)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 6 did not contain arrival and departure times. Emergency Contact Form for Child # 6 did not contain health insursance policy number.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child`s arrival and departure times.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.)
Provider will have parents update the Fee Agreement and Emergency Contact Form for Child # 6. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date.
2017-08-23 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Files for Children # 1, # 2, # 4, # 5 and # 7 do not have current Fee Agreements. File for Child # 7 does not have a current Emergency Contact Form.

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.)
Provider will have parents review and update the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement. Provider will ensure that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreements are updated every 6-months.
2017-08-23 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of child care experience, education and/or training.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will obtain verification of child care experience, education and/or training for Staff # 1. Provider will ensure that all files are complete and up to date.
2017-08-23 Renewal 3280.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Hot water in the children's bathroom measured at 112 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider shut off the hot water in the children's bathroom. Provider will ensure the hot water that children have access to is 110 degrees or less.

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