Franklin School-age Child Development Center - Franklin PA Child Care Center

614 11TH ST , FRANKLIN PA 16323
(814) 437-9293

About the Provider

Description:

The Franklin School Age Child Development Center is located at 614 11th Street in a historic residential neighborhood in beautiful, scenic Franklin, PA. Our after school program has been serving children in our community for 15 years. We provide quality after school programming to children ages Kindergarten though 8th grade. We provide transportation from 8 schools in the Valley Grove and Franklin School Districts. Our after school program offers an extension to the school day, without being "school after school". We collaborate with the school teachers to enhance and enrich the understanding of the current curriculum that the child is learning each day. Children are also provided with opportunities to participate in activities that will help them gain new skills and experiences.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172014
  • Capacity: 259
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Franklin Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, staff reported that the Rainbow Fish room, where preschool age children were present, was over ratio. Staff were aware of correct ratios and therefore able to know when the room was not in correct ratio of staff to children. Staff reported that this occurred multiple times in March of 2020, between 6:30 and 7:30 AM, until the facility temporarily closed 3/18/2020.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We analyzed the enrollment and we ensured that enough staff were scheduled and routed to the appropriate classrooms for ratio coverage. In the future, we will continue this process of analyzing our schedule to attendance to ensure appropriate ratios
2020-06-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, staff reported that the Dolphin Room, where mixed school age children were present, was over ratio. Staff were aware of correct ratios and therefore able to know when the room was not in correct ratio of staff to children. Staff reported that this occurred multiple times in March of 2020 until the facility temporarily closed 3/16/2020.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We analyzed the enrollment and we ensured that enough staff were scheduled and routed to the appropriate classrooms for ratio coverage. In the future, we will continue this process of analyzing our schedule to attendance to ensure appropriate ratios
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Dolphin Room lacked a daily activity schedule.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Activity schedule was posted. In the future, we will make sure that if the daily activity schedule changes in any way that it is put on the board.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for child #6 lacked an arrival and departure time.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Times were added. In the future, we will make sure that arrival and departure times are on every fee agreement.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician/medical care and the name of the health insurance and policy number. The emergency contact information on file for child #3 lacked the name of the of the health insurance and policy number. The emergency contact information on file for child #4 lacked the phone number of the physician/medical care and a health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information on file for child #5 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician/medical care. The emergency contact information on file for child #6 lacked the name of the health insurance and a policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.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.)
I will request from the parent. In the future, upon enrolling, before their start, we will make sure all the necessary information is provided on the emergency contact.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 and #6 lacked the addresses of all release person.

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.)
Request from the parent. In the future, upon enrolling, before their start, we will make sure all the necessary information is provided on the emergency contact.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most current immunization records on file for children #1, 2, and 5 lack verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The most current immunization record on file for child #6 lakes one Hep A vaccination and verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will request parents to sign a vaccine refusal notice or have their child's vaccination record faxed to us. In the future, we will have all refusals signed the same date we give for the vaccination or they will get the vaccine.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Children's Ibuprofen which expired 4/2019, Children's Motrin Which expired 2/2019, and Children's Ibuprofen which expired 10.2019.

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.)
They were thrown away. In the future, we will monitor the medicine cabinet on a monthly basisi.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Children's Tylenol for child #7. Parental consent for administration was not on file.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We printed a medication log and had the parent fill it out. In the future, we will not accept medication without a medication log being completed first.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months in between the previous health assessment and the most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1 and #2.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessments are on file. In the future, health assessments health assessments will be completed within 24 months, as required.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 lacks one 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.)
Tell her to get a letter of recommendation right away. In the future, all staff will have their letters of reference in file prior to report date.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Rainbow Room, observed sharp scissors which were on a counter and in reach of children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed and put in a locked cabinet. In the future, these items that can be harmful to children will be kept out of reach and in locked cabinets.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months in between the previous emergency plan training and the most current and updated emergency plan training on file for staff #4 and #5. Staff #4 and #5's emergency plan training was completed on 5-17-18 and then on 12-9-19. The last emergency plan training on file for facility person #6 was completed more than one year ago on 5-17-18.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are going to train staff #6. In the future, all new staff will be given the same training in May and updated annually. In the future, staff will be trained annually.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Rainbow Room, observed cleaning liquid in a container which did not specify the contact.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labeled it that day. In the future, when they replace soapy water bottles, they are going to write the label on immediately.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kid in the Buttlerflyfish Room lacked gloves, in the Dolphin Room lacked soap, and in the Stingray room lacked gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced the gloves and the bar of soap. In the future, we are going to start taping the first aid kits so that when the seal is broken we know that something needs replaced.

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