Joyful Happenings Daycare Inc - Mansfield PA Child Care Center

44 W ELMIRA ST , MANSFIELD PA 16933
(570) 662-2622
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About the Provider

Description: JOYFUL HAPPENINGS DAYCARE INC is a Child Care Center in MANSFIELD PA, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177290
  • Capacity: 69
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Southern Tioga
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 7
  • District Office Phone: (570) 326-0587 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 and Facility Person #3 had not received annual training regarding the emergency plan. Staff #4 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new hire employee form has been revised so that the all employees receive the emergency training plan within the first week of hire and yearly thereafter. This is for all employees no matter what position they hold within the company. Forms sent to Certification Representative on 03/16/2020.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not received annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons shall be involved in the annual fire safety training no matter what position they hold with the company. Staff person #1 training was 03/03/2020. Form emailed to Nina Walker on 03/16/2020.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2, hired 2/26/20, did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or mandated reporter training. The legal entity does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We applied for a wavier and received approval on 03/09/2020.
2019-05-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection, it was verified that Staff #1, using legs, arms and hands, restrained and restricted the movement of Child #1 on 5/17/19.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written warning was issued to staff 1 and sent to inspector. Two trainings were setup for staff 1 to participate in and both were completed by 6/11/19. Trainings titles were: Positive Discipline and Preventing Misbehavior. A program called Concern that works with children with behavioral issues, their families, and child care providers has been contacted to provide training for all staff and additional assistance as needed with children for the upcoming school year.
2019-03-07 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: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1, hired 2/15/19, did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting .

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.)
Staff #1 was suspended until after physician's visit and returned child care staff assessment was handed to director. Director added the staff health assessment to forms required before beginning work with children.
2019-03-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the required hand-washing signs were not posted at the preschool sinks or toilets nor at the infant room changing tables and toilet.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sign stating "A facility person and an able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating" was posted by all toilets, sinks, and diaper changing stations.

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Reviews

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Jaime Jan 11, 2015

My daughter went here from the time I had to go back to work after having her until she started kindergarten. They do amazing work with the kids in every aspect. My son started there and we moved and I was not happy with any other place. I was so ecstatic when we were able to move back to Mansfield so I could enroll my son back in JHDC. If I could I'd give a 10 star rating....excellent school!!

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