Discovery Zone Learning Center - Linwood PA Child Care Center

1345 MARKET ST , Linwood PA 19061
(484) 482-6834

About the Provider

Description:

Discovery Zone Learning Center was founded in 2014 as a ministry of The Bridge Church, formerly Marcus Hook Baptist Church. It is our desire to provide excellent childcare and faith based education in a tradition of excellence. As an extension of the church we are able to provide the highest quality care at competitive prices. Being fully licensed we are able to accept CCIS benefits for childcare assistance. Our daycare will serve families with infants,toddlers and preschoolers Monday - Friday, 7:00-5:30. Our before and after care programs serve families with K-4th graders Monday - Friday, 7:00-9:00am & 3:30-5:30pm.

Additional Information:

You will find us securely located on the ground floor entrance of the church. Each educational room adheres to state guidelines following student/teacher ratio. We utilize the church gymnasium and playground to provide much needed large muscle play space. As a faith based organization we provide children with a strong moral foundation in everything we do. Children are admitted without regard to race, culture, sex, religion, national origin, or disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of special needs as long as a safe, supportive environment can be provided.


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178598
  • Capacity: 124
  • Age Range: Infants-10yr
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE AGREEMENTS DID NOT HAVE A SECTION TO SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY PARENTS TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL COMBINE THE 2 PAGE APPLICATION, WHICH SPECIFIES THE CHILDREN'S RELEASE PERSONS, WITH THE 3 PAGE AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO MAKE ONE 5 PAGE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT FAMILIES COMPLETE THE NEW 5 PAGE DOCUMENT AND NOT THE 2 & 3 PAGE SEPERATE DOCUMENTS.
2020-08-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A MANDATED REPORTED TRAINING DATED WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS.

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.)
STAFF #1 & #2 WILL COMPLETE THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THEY MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH CPSL AT ALL TIMES BY REVIEWING THE CPSL ANNOUNCEMENT AND KEEPING AWARE OF ANY CHANGES.
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD # 1 AND #5 DID NOT CONTAIN THE MEDICAL 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENT ADD THE MEDICAL COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER TO THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS. THE PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS AT APPLICATION AND UPDATE TO ENSURE THEY ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY.
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD # 1, 2, 5, & 7 DID NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS OF THE RELEASE PERSON LISTED.

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.)
THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS ADD THE ADDRESS OF THE RELEASE PERSON LISTED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY BY REVIEWING THEM AT APPLICATION AND UPDATE
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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.)
THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENT REVIEW/UPDATE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WITH A DATE AND SIGNATURE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE UPDATED TIMELY BY TRACKING THE RENEWAL DATES MONTHLY.
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #4 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE HEALTH REPORT ON FILE WAS DATED 11/7/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENT PROVIDE A COMPLETE HEALTH REPORT THAT IS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL HEALTH REPORTS ARE UPDATED TIMELY BY TRACKING AND REVIEWING THE DATES MONTHLY .
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #20 WAS DATED MORE THAN 24 MONTHS AGO.

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.)
STAFF #20 WILL PROVIDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT IS DATED WITH-IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF UPDATE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS TIMELY BY TRACKING AND REVIEWING THE DATES MONTHLY.
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 5 & 7 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 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.)
THE PROVIDER WILL MEET WITH THE PARENTS TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THEIR FEE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FEE AGREEMENTS ARE UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD BY TRACKING AND REVIEWING THE DATES MONTHLY.
2019-05-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF # 1 HAD AN FBI CLEARANCE THAT WAS INCOMPLETE. THERE WAS A RECORD INDICATED AND IT DID NOT HAVE THE RAP SHEET ATTACHED.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL PROVIDE THE RAP SHEET FOR THE FBI CLEARANCE OR OBTAIN A NEW FBI CLEARANCE AND SUBMIT IT ALONG WITH THE RAP SHEET. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL PROVIDED CLEARANCES ARE COMPLETE AND COMPLY WITH CPSL LAW, BY CHECKING THEM WHEN THEY ARE SUBMITTED.
2018-11-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF MEMBER #1 WAS OBSERVED ON VIDEO BEING OVERLY AGGRESSIVE AND HITTING A CHILD.

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 REVIEWED ALL STAFF FILES TO ENSURE THEY WERE UPDATED ON MANDATED REPORTING. STAFF WERE REQUIRED TO TAKE TRAINING ON THE DISCIPLINE OF CHILDREN ON BETTER KID CARE AS WELL AS STARS 101 & 102 TRAINING. IN STAFF MEETING THEY WENT OVER PROPER WAYS TO HANDLE CHILDREN AND REAFFIRMED THAT HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE. MANAGEMENT ALSO IMPLEMENTED A TEAM APPROACH FOR ALL STAFF SO THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE WORKING IN THE SPACE WITH THEM. THEY ALSO PUT INCIDENT REPORTS IN THE BREAK ROOM TO ALLOW STAFF TO ANONYMOUSLY REPORT THINGS THAT THEY SEE BUT ARE NOT SURE IF THEY REQUIRE REPORTING, A SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING APPROACH. THE MANAGEMENT STAFF ILL ENSURE THAT THE TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE IS MAINTAINED BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE STAFF INSIDE THE CLASSROOMS FOR ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS MONITORING.
2018-07-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/10/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A TORN/FRAYED RUG IN THE RAINBOWS ROOM AND IN THE PRESCHOOL 3S ROOM. THERE WAS A CHAIR WITH A TORN COVER IN THE PRESCHOOL 3S ROOM, AND 2 CHAIRS WITH TORN COVERS IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM.

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.)
ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOMS.WE WILL WATCH OUR MATERIALS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT DAMAGED AND IF THEY ARE WE WILL DISPOSE OF THEM. THE DIRECTOR OR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WILL DO WEEKLY CHECKS TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO DAMAGED OR BROKEN ITEMS IN THE CLASSROOM.
2018-07-10 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/10/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF IN THE TODDLER 2S, PRESCHOOL 4S, PRESCHOOL 3S, AND SCHOOL AGE ROOMS REPORTED THAT THEY DON'T HAVE PRIMARY CARE GROUPS.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE HAVE ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN TO EACH CLASSROOM PROVIDER. WE HAVE TRAINED OUR STAFF TO KNOW THE NAMES AND WHEREABOUTS OF CHILDREN IN THE ASSIGNED GROUP. OUR STAFF WILL BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT WITH THE CHILDREN IN THEIR GROUP ON THE FACILITY PREMISES AND ON FACILITY EXCURSIONS OFF THE PREMISES.
2018-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/10/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #6 AND #7 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH INSURANCE 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE EMAILED THE PARENT AND RECEIVED A COPY OF THE INSURANCE CARD for child 6 and 7. WHEN WE RECEIVE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WE WILL MAKE SURE ALL SPACES ARE FILLED IN INCLUDING THE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER.
2018-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/10/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #2, #4, AND #5 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED IN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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.)
WE SPOKE TO THE PARENTS AND HAD THEM REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND RESIGN. WE WILL HAVE THE PARENTS UPDATE IN WRITING EVERY SIX MONTHS OR AS SOON AS THERE IS A CHANGE IN INFORMATION. WE HAVE SCHEDULED IT FOR THE 2ND WEEK IN JUNE AND THE 2ND WEEK IN JANUARY.
2018-07-10 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 7/10/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE 2 BOTTLES OF ACETAMINOPHEN FOR CHILD #8 THAT EXPIRED 5/18 AND 6/18.

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.)
SPOKE TO THE MOTHER OF CHILD #8 AND MOTHER DISPOSED OF THE MEDICATION. WE WILL CHECK ALL MEDICATIONS IN THE CABINET MONTHLY FOR EXPIRED MEDICATION AND WILL GIVE BACK TO PARENTS TO BE DISPOSED OF.

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