Kids World Daycare Center - Westfield PA Child Care Center

584 ROUTE 49 , WESTFIELD PA 16950
(814) 367-5723

About the Provider

Description:

Kids World Daycare & Preschool Center is able to meet the needs of your children physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually while you are at work, home, or school. Our 5,000 sq. foot facility rests on 17 acres of picturesque land used to encourage exploration, observation, and scientific discovery! Our playground, theater room and ball field are sure to enhance your child's play and promote educational fun!



Kids World Daycare started in 2004 with just one child and Pastor Ken and Amanda Schoonover's vision to have a Christ centered facility where children could be cared for and educated. Since then, the facility, staff, and the curriculum have risen to a whole new level! Amanda Schoonover is the daycare's executive director and, under her direction, the children are given quality care with an educational atmosphere.



Kids World offers a Keystone STAR level 2 preschool and infant/toddler curriculum. Our preschool curriculum prepares children for kindergarten and also offers a dual language program that consists of beginners American Sign Language and beginners Spanish. With focus on ABCs and 123s, colors, shapes and much more, you will be amazed at how fast your child will excel!



Kids World also hosts an educational after-school program for school age children. This program encourages prompt homework completion and builds great time management skills for your studious young learner. Arts & crafts projects and language learning enhance our theme based curriculum and develop your child's knowledge and comprehension through instructor-led learning time. This program goes year round with many fun, educational activities through the summer months. Kids World offers more than just "playtime", it offers our parents peace of mind.



We offer low rates and multiple child discounts and there are NO HIDDEN FEES at Kids World Daycare and Preschool Center! We also accept CCIS and CAO! One low cost covers preschool and all learning programs, crafts, and all curriculum supplies and nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks!

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180709
  • Capacity: 80
  • Age Range: 6 weeks to 13 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations STARS 2
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • 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
2020-11-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the legal entity did not have a current copy of the general liability insurance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center will maintain proof of liability insurance on file at all times.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a written plan of activities was not posted in the Preschool, Toddler or Infant rooms.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New daily schedules posted in all classrooms. In the future, all laminated signs will not be removed.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 was not present in the Preschool room where the child was receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contacts have been updated and put in correct classrooms. In the future, all emergency contacts will be updated and placed in appropriate classroom.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 took nine children on a walking excursion and did not take along their emergency contact information.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were retrained on what to take outside and how to update any papers. In the future, staff will be trained properly on what to take outside with the children.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the Preschool or Infant rooms.

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.)
Emergency transportation plans were posted in all rooms. In the future, all laminated signs will not be removed.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1) - Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file for Child #4, enrolled 6/10/19, did not contain any initial or subsequent health reports.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent gave written paper stating that child is not receiving flu shot anymore. Received proper health report form signed by doctor. In the future, we will check yearly schedule and get all forms on time.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the immunization record for Child #5, enrolled 2/13/18, did not include the influenza vaccine nor a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent sent written permission for child not to receive flu vaccine anymore. In the future, we will check yearly schedule and get all forms on time.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, it was observed that the fire detection system was not operable because the alarms on the 2nd and 3rd floors had been removed and were not present on these floors.

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.)
We installed new fire detectors the evening of the inspection. In the future, we will check them monthly and replace as needed.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the posted certificate of compliance expired on 11/1/19 and the current certificate was not posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We located the current certificate and posted it. In the future, keep current certificate posted at all times.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the NSOR verification certificate for Staff #2, #3, #4 and #5 was received on 8/5/20 which was after the 7/1/20 deadline for existing staff under the CPSL. The file for Staff #2 contained an invoice but did not contain the criminal record check certification as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We received all staff clearances. Miscommunication in email and didn't know we needed new clearances until we got our renewal packet with what we needed. In the future, we will keep up with the regulations by following updates on listserv and check our yearly planner..
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 and Staff # 2 did not contain proof of experience to qualify for the Assistant Group Supervisor position they were performing.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected Staff #1 file and experience, Staff #2's experience is corrected so they can be in a class alone. In the future, we will fill out the verification form for experience.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Staff #1, an aide, was alone providing care for 9 preschool children; Staff #2, an aide, was alone providing care for 1 toddler.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #2 experience is corrected so they have enough experience now to be in a classroom alone. In the future, we will fill out the verification form for experience.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 took nine children on a walking excursion and did not take along a first aid kit.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were re-trained on what they need to go outside and make sure all stuff is filled out and completed. In the future, we will train all staff correctly.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a hole was observed in the carpet on the corner wall in the Toddler 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.)
Had trim built in corner to cover hole. It is now covered. In the future, we will do safety checks in all classrooms.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed on the walls in the Preschool room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We put in approval to purchase paint to repaint classroom. Will be completed no later than 10/23/20. In the future. we will do safety checks in all classrooms.

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