Kiddie Academy Of Collegeville - Collegeville PA Child Care Center

301 WARTMAN RD , COLLEGEVILLE PA 19426
(610) 831-1141

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Kiddie Academy? of Collegeville! We know that choosing a child care center is one of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make. Many child care centers do not provide the nurturing, qualified teaching staff, variety of activities or educational advantages that you want for your children. Kiddie Academy of Collegeville provides all of those things in a safe, modern, fully equipped facility.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184931
  • Capacity: 186
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Perkiomen Valley - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17
  • District Office Phone: (610) 278-3707 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.115(c) - Clean and good repair/Water play table Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE HAD A CRACKED STORAGE BIN WITH SHARP EDGES ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. ONE OF THE BOLTS (EYE LEVEL) ON THE LARGE PLAY STRUCTURE WAS MISSING THE ROUNDED CAP. A WATER TABLE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE STANDING WATER AND LEAVES IN IT.

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. A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE WATER TABLE WILL BE EMPTIED AND CLEANED. GOING FORWARD, STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO CHECK THIS AND EMPTY DAILY FROM ANY RAIN WATER THAT COLLECTS. THE STORAGE BIN WILL BE REPLACED AND A CAP WILL BE ORDERED TO COVER THE EXPOSED BOLT ON THE PLAY EQUIPMENT. GOING FORWARD, PLAY AREA WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE IT IS SAFE AND FREE FROM ANY HAZZARDS.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, PLASTIC BAGS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED IN THE BATHROOM STALL IN ROOM 4.

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 PLASTIC BAGS WERE MOVED DURING THE INSPECTION TO AN AREA THAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. GOING FORWARD, PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE KEPT IN AN AREA THAT CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY CHILDREN UNDER 3.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE COUCH LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM WAS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, DUE TO HAVING A RIPPED CUSHION AND EXPOSED FOAM.

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 WILL BE MOVED OUT OF THE FACILITY AND IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PIECE OF FURNITURE. GOING FORWARD, ALL FURNITURE WILL BE IN GOOD CONDITION, DURABLE, SAFE, AND EASILY CLEANED.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY WAS NOT USING AN OCDEL APPROVED ASESSMENT TOOL, OR THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE FAMILTY ABOUT THE CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. AN ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT WAS BEING USED.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL USE AND COMPLETE THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILDREN EVERY 6 MONTHS. THIS WILL BE SIGNED AND DATED BY THE STAFF PERSON AND THE PARENT. A COPY WILL BE KEPT IN THE CHILD'S FILE.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE AGREEMENTS ON FILE FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, AND #6 WERE THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS, NOT A COPY.

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 WERE MADE OF THE AGREEMENTS AND THESE WERE PLACED IN THE CHILDREN'S FILES. GOING FORWARD, THE PARENTS WILL RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL SIGNED AND DATED AGREEMENT, AND A COPY WILL BE RETAINED AT THE FACILITY.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WRITTEN PLAN DESCRIBING THE STEPS THAT WILL BE TAKEN IF A CHILD NEEDS TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WAS NOT POSTED IN ROOMS 2 THROUGH 10.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE INSPECTION THE MEDICAL TRANSPORT PLAN WAS COPIED AND POSTED IN ROOMS 2 THROUGH 10. GOING FORWARD, THIS PLAN WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES, AND WILL BE TAKEN ON ANY EXCURSIONS AWAY FROM THE FACILITY.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 (DOB-4/11/17) HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH A NEW REPORT WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AS REQUIRED.

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.)
THE PARENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1. GOING FORWARD, CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT ACCORDING TO THE AGE OF THE CHILD AND THE REGULATION.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB TESTING WERE NOT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 (HIRED 8/19/19).

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.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 PERSON #3 WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB TESTING, WHICH WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW STAFF WILL HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS ON FILE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DY OF EMPLOYMENT.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD #2 AND #3 HAD NOT BEEN REVIEWED/UPDATED, WITH A SIGNATUE AND DATE WITHIN THE PAST 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 PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENTS FOR CHILD #2 AND #3, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS REVIEW WITH A SIGNATURE AND A DATE. GOING FORWARD, CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE UP TO DATE AS REQUIRED.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NON-FAMILY 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.)
STAFF PERSON #2 WILL OBTAIN TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES TO BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, STAFF WILL HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PLASTIC PLATE THAT COVERS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET WAS MISSING FROM THE OUTLET LOCATED ON THE WALL IN ROOM 5.

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.)
THE COVER WAS SCREWED INTO PLACE ON THE WALL SO THE OUTLET IS NOW COVERED. GOING FORWARD, ALL COVERS/PLATES WILL REMAIN IN PLACE ON OUTLETS THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (AGS, HIRED 8/1/19) AND #3 (AGS, HIRED 8/19/19) DID NOT INCLUDE 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.)
2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND VERIFIED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 and #3. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW STAFF WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT THE TIME OF HIRE, IN ORDER TO VERIFY THEY QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE SINK IN ROOM 4 WAS OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY AROUND THE EDGES AND FAUCET, AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. IN ROOM 8, THE BOTTOM OF THE STALL DIVIDERS IN THE BATHROOM CONTAINED RUST.

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 SINK AND COUNTER AREA IN ROOM 4 WILL BE CLEANED, AND THE DIVIDERS THAT SEPERATE THE STALLS IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM 8 WILL BE REPAINTED. GOING FORWARD, ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SURFACES WILL BE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM HAZZARDS.
2019-05-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 5/1/19) DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR RESULTS OF TB SCREENING , WHICH IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.

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.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 PERSON #1 WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB SCREENING AND THIS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB SCREENING ON FILE, PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT AT THE FACILITY.
2019-05-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE FILE FOR STAFFF PERSON #1 AND #2 EACH ONLY INCLUDED 1 WRITTEN 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.)
STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL EACH BRING IN AN ADDITIONAL REFERENCE FOR THE STAFF FILE. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE 2 WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.

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