Description: KIDS EXPRESS is a Child Care Center in BANGOR PA, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/30/2020, peeling paint was seen above the sink in bathroom for the young toddler classroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The area above the sink in the young toddler bathroom will be sanded and repainted. Monthly safety checks of the facility will be completed and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/2019, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a Young Toddler was dated 3/5/2018. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health report will be obtained for Child #1. In the future, updated health reports will be obtained and on file at least every 6 months for all Young Toddlers enrolled at the facility. |
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| 2018-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the morning of 11/20/2018, mold that was black in color was observed to be on the walls in a storage room that is located on the 1st floor of the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity will consult with a mold specialist to ensure that all mold has been removed from the facility premises. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage area was cleared of all items and the landlord was notified. The landlord came and located the mold on the wall. The landlord cut out the sheetrock containing mold. The landlord found a leaking water main pipe and had it repaired, suspecting that the water in the room was the cause of the mold. The landlord removed the carpet and cleaned the storage room. We will periodically check the area to ensure that it is dry, clean and mold free. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 began working at the facility on 5/22/2017, but did not complete the required mandated reporter training until 9/21/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All newly hired staff will complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of being hired as required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). Staff will be suspended if the mandated reporter training is not completed within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a screen in the preschool room with holes in it. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen was removed and will be replaced with a new one. Monthly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen in the following areas: Preschool room, toddler town room, infant room, and the school age bathroom. The upstairs middle room also had a dent in the wall with paint peeling. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All areas with peeling paint were covered with tape or with laminated materials until the areas are repainted. Monthly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files 1 and 2 were missing compelete health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will request and obtain from the families of the listed children complete documentation of the health insurance information and will ensure this information remains in the children's files at all times. In the future all enrolled children will have complete documentation of health insurance information in their files at all times. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.108(a) - Building Surfaces/Free from cracks and chips | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The water fountain in the school age classroom was rusty at the corner where the children would press the bar to operate the water. The carpeting was coming off the pole near the rock climbing wall. 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.Eating and drinking utensils shall be free from cracks and chips. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will appropriately attach the carpeting back onto the pole near the rock climbing wall and will ensure in the future this carpeting remains attached to the pole at all times. Provider will appropriately repair the rusty area on the water fountain in the school age room. The provider will ensure in the future that all drinking areas for the children are maintained in appropriate repair at all times. |
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