Kid Biz Llc East Maiden - Washington PA Child Care Center

375 E MAIDEN ST , WASHINGTON PA 15301
(724) 223-5535

About the Provider

Description: Kid Biz is committed to making this world a better place, one child at a time. We have made a commitment to provide premium quality care and fun-filled learning experiences for children. We purposefully design activities to expand a child’s world and encourage cognitive and intellectual development. We instill self-esteem and self-confidence in children to give them a positive start in life. It is our responsibility to model respect of self and others to help children grow. Our vision is to instill the love of learning because “learning and fun go hand-in-hand.”

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183858
  • Capacity: 97
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Washington
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, by the soft play-space, the purple bin was cracked causing a pinch point. The School Age room, had a cracked helmet and bin causing each to have a pinch point for the children.

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.)
The bin was thrown away and replaced on the date of the inspection. Classrooms will be checked monthly for broken bins and toys.
2019-10-07 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, the mat was torn, causing foam to be exposed.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mat was repaired to fix it on spot at the inspection. We will purchase a new mat for that play area.
2019-10-07 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: All files contained the original agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of agreements were made and the originals were given to the parents. From this point forward when enrolling a child or updating files we will copy the agreement and give the parent the original.
2019-10-07 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, with an admission date of 3-18-19, had an initial health report dated for 7-23-19. The file for child #6, with an admission date of 7-22-19, had an initial health report dated for 10-1-19. The file for child #8, with an admission date of 10-22-18, had an initial health report dated 5-8-19. All initial health assessments were over 60 days from the first at of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The initial health report for children #4, #6,and # 8 shown to inspector on the inspection date. In the future all children will have an initial health assessment dated no later that 60 days from enrollment in the facility.
2019-10-07 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked documentation of a recent influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Doctor provided new immunizations records for child number 5 and it was faxed to inspector. Files will be checked for proper immunizations monthly.
2019-10-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-K bathroom, that only one sink had a hand washing sign.

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 was placed above each bathroom stall . Hand washing signs will be placed above each sink in classrooms and bathrooms.
2019-04-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed by the facility operator on 3/28/2019 as well as, through interviews with staff, that on 3/26/2019, staff person #1 was observed by staff person #2 using physical punishment with younger aged toddler children in care, as evidenced by slapping them on the hands and bottoms, as well as, spraying younger aged toddler children with a spray bottle to keep them awake during lunch time and to keep them on their nap mats during nap time.

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.)
The staff #1 was terminated from her position immediately following finding out what had happened and verifying the incident. All of the other staff in the facility had a staff meeting and were trained on discipline and proper use of discipline with all children.
2018-10-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room a toy bin was observed to be cracked along the edges exposing the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points.

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.)
The toy bin was thrown away and the toys were placed in a new non cracked bin. Classrooms will be checked on a regular basis to make sure that all equipment is in good repair.
2018-10-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for children #4 and #5 were observed not to have documented the child's 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.)
The arrival and departure time was placed on the both child's files. As a center we will continue to check files when updating file agreements and make sure they are completed and filled out properly.
2018-10-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #4 was observed not to contain complete contact information for the persons whom child #4 is authorized to be released to.

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 emergency contact form for child #4 was filled out by the child's mother who was on site. We will continue to check emergency contact forms to make sure they are complete when updating every 6 months.
2018-10-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for child #2 who has recently turned 2 was observed not to contain a health report on file within the last 6 months prior to turning 2. This is evidenced by the most recent health report on file for child #2 being dated 1/24/2018.

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.)
A health assessment was done in the given time frame but the parent did not provide the proper health assessment. We contacted the parent and a health assessment form was filled out and send to our state inspector. We will continue to check files to make sure that all children have age appropriate health assessments.
2018-10-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for children #1 and #3 were observed not to have been completed within the last 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent dated health report on file for child #1 being date 5/4/2017 and for child #3 7/31/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment for child # 3 was done and parent did not turn in health assessment form. We acquired the health assessment form for this child and sent to inspector. Child #2 was suspended from care until Health assessment was acquired. Health assessment was acquired on 10/9/18 and sent to state inspector on 10/11/18. We will continue to track health assessments and make sure they are done at the proper time.
2018-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to only contain documentation of one written non family reference.

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.)
Two written non family references were obtained for Elizabeth Lovell. Staff files will be checked on a regular basis and a form will be created to make sure that all staff have required documentation upon hiring.
2018-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 who is classified as an assistant group supervisor was observed not to contain documentation of education obtained prior to the onset of employment at the child care facility to qualify her to work in this position.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.)
The High School Diploma was obtained for the staff person and sent to Chris Loos. A form will be created to make sure that all staff have documentation of required items upon hiring.
2018-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the upstairs school aged classroom was observed not to contain an assortment of bandages.

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.)
Band aids were added to first aid kit in the school age room. First aid kits will be checked monthly in classroom checklists and staff will be trained that if using all the materials to let admin know so replacements can be made.

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