Kid Play Today Llc - Shohola PA Child Care Center

837 ROUTE 6 UNIT 5 , SHOHOLA PA 18458
(570) 296-2313

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to prepare children and their families for the academic, social, physical, and emotional challenges of Kindergarten in a supportive, respectful and enjoyable manner.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186198
  • Capacity: 121
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Russian, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Delaware Valley - Escorted to/from school
  • 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
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 11/15/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1and noted a first day of working in child care as 8/26/19 and a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux test dated for 10/20/17 which is out of date as it was not completed at the time of initial employment

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was required to update the tuberculosis screening. In addition, our hiring policy was updated so that staff who have a break in employment are required to provide proof of a new tuberculosis test conducted within one year of new hire date.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 11/15/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed foods such as turkey, cheese, yogurt, that required refrigeration, in lunch boxes in the young toddler area.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff throughout the facility were immediately, verbally reminded that all food requiring refrigeration must be stored in the refrigerator and not removed for snack or lunch until the children are ready to eat. This policy will also be distributed in written form to all staff and highlighted in the policy handbook. All staff in the young toddler room will also be required to take the Food Safety for Child Care course offered by Better Kid Care. Finally, this food safety course will be added to the required courses for all new employees.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 11/29/18 the inspector observed a child's sized blue couch in the preschool room with a rip in it.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The couch has been removed from the classroom until it can be repaired properly. No furniture will be allowed in child care space with rips.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 11/29/18 the inspector observed boxed cereal stored in a closet with cleaning materials sharing the same shelve.

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.)
Effective immediately, closets and storage areas for cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be labeled For non-food storage only. Food items will be stored in areas labeled For food storage only. The intent of these labels is to avoid confusion and reduce the risk of cross storage and/or contamination.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 11/29/18 the inspector observed a cracked electrical plate in the infant room on the lower side of the right wall near the back of the room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The electrical plate, used to cover the space where an old outlet was removed, has been replaced. In order to ensure that this plate remains in good repair, it has been added to the daily closing inspection for safety list.
2017-11-09 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed an Eppi-Pen and a vial of diphenhydramine that were not in their original boxes.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The observed medications were returned to parents. New medications in their original packaging were requested. In addition supervising staff were retrained and instructed not to accept any medications without original packaging. Finally a check for original packaging was added to our monthly safety checklist.
2017-11-09 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed an Eppi-Pen and a vial of diphenhydramine that did not have a prescription label.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The observed medications were returned to parents. New medications with current prescription labels were requested. In addition supervising staff were retrained and instructed not to accept any prescription medications without clear labels containing the child's name. Finally a check for current prescription labels was added to our monthly safety checklist.
2017-11-09 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that child #1 and #2 both had expired medication in the lock box.

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.)
The observed medications were returned to parents. New medications with current expiration dates were requested. In addition supervising staff were retrained and instructed not to accept any medications with expired dates. Finally a check for expiration dates was added to our monthly safety checklist.
2017-11-09 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2 had medications in the lock box at the facility but did not have mediation logs on file as are required.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
n addition to the individual notice to parents currently used when a medication is dispensed, a medication log was created and will be maintained in order to keep track of medications that will be dispensed in the future. Moving forward the process of accepting medications from parents will include the creation of a medication log for the child and each medication.
2017-11-09 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 was missing the necessary signatures for emergency medical care and first aid as is required.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form for child number 3 requiring a signature for parental consent for minor first aid procedures was signed by the parent at pick up that day. In addition all student files were reviewed to ensure that signatures for the administration of minor first aid were completed by parents. Moving forward the procedure for enrollment of children will include a check for a complete signature by parents for the administration for minor first aid.

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