KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301025 - York PA Child Care Center

120 S NORTHERN WAY , YORK PA 17402
(717) 755-2821

About the Provider

Description: KinderCare Learning Centers is committed to your child's future. With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience. Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187627
  • Capacity: 138
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/7/2020 in the preschool room a white storage container for art supplies was dirty. It was observed on 10/7/2020 in the school-age room a white storage container for art supplies was dirty.

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.)
On 10/7/2020 White storage container was removed from the classroom. All items will be cleaned daily following cleaning checklists.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/7/2020 in the infant room the thermometer in the refrigerator was not operating and read 60 degrees F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection an new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and read 42 degrees F. In the future an operating thermometer will be placed in all refrigerators.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/7/2020 the kitchen was stocked with Styrofoam bowls. When interviewed staff confirmed that the Styrofoam bowls are used to serve food to children.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Styrofoam was immediately removed and plastic will be used
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child # 1 does not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 file was updated with their admission date on the agreement form. Director will ensure that paperwork is dated and filled out according to DHS specifications, including admission date on the agreement form. Agreement forms will be checked at time of enrollment and updated every 6 months to ensure information is accurate and includes the admission date.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child # 2 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 --File was updated with insurance coverage and policy number. Director will ensure that paperwork includes all crucial information on their emergency contact form, including insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact forms will be checked at time of enrollment and updated every 6 months to ensure information is accurate and includes health insurance coverage information and policy number.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #3 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for child #4 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Child # 3- File was updated with address of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact forms will be checked at time of enrollment and updated every 6 months to ensure information is accurate and includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released. Child #4- File was updated to include the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact forms will be checked at time of enrollment and updated every 6 months to ensure information is accurate and includes the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A written, signed and dated statement from child #7's parent or guardian for exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief was not in the child's record.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 7- File was updated with documentation for exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief. Documentation of exemption from immunization will be placed in the child's file at the time of enrollment.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 (hire date 8/3/2020) who provides direct care to children does not have a health assessment on file. Facility person #4 (hire date 6/22/2018) who provides direct care to children has a health assessment dated 6/11/2018, which is more than 24 months and is no longer valid. Facility person #6 (hire date 8/30/2019) who provides direct care to children does not have a health assessment on file. Facility person #10 (hire date 9/8/2020) who provides direct care to children does not have a health assessment on file. Facility person #12 (hire date 8/3/2020) who provides direct care to children does not have a health assessment on file. Facility person #13 (hire date 8/31/2020) who provides direct care to children does not have a health assessment on file. Facility person #14 who provides direct care to children has a health assessment dated 2/21/2018, which is more than 24 months old and is no longer valid.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 provided proof of health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments. Facility person #4 provided proof of health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments. Facility person #6 provided proof of health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments. Facility person #10 provided proof of appointment for health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments. Facility person #12 provided proof of health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments. Facility person #13 provided proof of appointment for health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments. Facility person # 14 provided proof of health assessment. Director will require a health assessment at time of hire and every 24 months thereafter. Director will monitor staff files for expiring health assessments.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 4's record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Child #4's admission date is 11/14/2019.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 file has been updated with parental consent for emergency medical care. Director will read over child's emergency contact form at time of enrollment to ensure all required elements of the form is completed, including parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's record does not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 file has been updated with parental consent for administration of medications or dietary needs. Director will read over child's emergency contact form at time of enrollment to ensure all required elements of the form is completed, including parental consent for administration of medication or dietary needs.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's record does not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Child #4's admission date is 11/14/2019.

Correction Required: 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.)
Child #4 file has been updated with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Director will read over child's emergency contact form at time of enrollment to ensure all required elements of the form is completed, including parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's record does not l contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 file has been updated to contain parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Director will read over child's emergency contact form at time of enrollment to ensure all required elements of the form is completed, including parental consent for transportation, walking excursions and swimming and wading.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #7's (hired 8/10/2020) record does not include verification of child care experience or education prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Facility person #7 has provided proof of child care experience and education. Director will use new hire packet to ensure staff has required documentation for their employee file, including verification of past child care experience and education.
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #13's record does include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

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.)
Facility person #13 file contains two proofs of references. Director will use new hire packet to ensure staff has required documentation for their employee file, including two written, non-family references..
2020-09-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 hired 3/16/2020 contains a DOE FBI clearance and not a DHS required FBI clearance. A DHS FBI clearance was submitted on 9/4/2020; however, results are not on file. The file for facility person #3 hired 8/10/2020 contains a Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/14/2020. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file for facility person #5 hired 8/19/2019 does not have NSOR verification. The file for facility person #6 hired 8/30/2019 does not have Mandated Reporter training on file. Facility person #6 has been employed for more than 90 days. The file for facility person #8 hired 7/20/2020 does not have the results of DHS required FBI clearance, which were submitted on 7/24/2020. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file for facility person #10 hired 9/8/2020 contains a DOE FBI clearance but not a DHS required FBI clearance. DHS FBI clearance was submitted on 9/4/2020 but results are not on file. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file for facility person #11 hired 8/3/2020 contains a PSP criminal history clearance dated 9/8/2020, Child Abuse clearance dated 9/8/2020, DHS FBI clearance dated 8/10/2020 and proof of submission of NSOR verification 9/7/2020. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file for facility person #12 hired 8/3/2020 contains a PSP criminal history clearance dated 9/8/2020, The file contains copies of requests for other clearances/verification; however, the LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally.

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. Facility Person #5, #11, and #12 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 10/7/2020. Effective 12/31/2019 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 provided DHS FBI clearance on 10/14/2020. Clearance is dated for 9/04/2020. Director applied for a provisional hire waiver and will not allow staff to be in classrooms without proper clearances, including a DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #3 provided a child abuse clearance dated 2/22/2019. Director applied for a provisional hire waiver and will not allow staff to be in classrooms without proper clearances. Staff person #5 applied for NSOR on September 29, 2020. Person #5 received NSOR on October 8, 2020 and provided document to director. Director applied for a provisional hire waiver on 10/14/2020 and will not allow staff to be in classrooms without proper clearances. Staff person #6 completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 10/13/2020. She provided the certificate of completion on 10/14/2020. Center Director will ensure trainings are completed within 90 days of start date of employment. Staff person #8 provided FBI clearance on October 8, 2020. The clearance is dated 7/24/2020. Director applied for a provisional hire waiver and will not allow staff to be in classrooms without proper clearances. Staff person #10 provided a DHS FBI clearance. The FBI clearance is dated 9/4/2020. Director applied for a provisional hire waiver on 10/14/2020 and will not allow staff to be in a classroom without proper clearances, including the DHS required FBI clearance. Staff person #11 hired 8/03/2020 contains a PSP criminal history clearance dated 9/08/2020. The file contains copies of requests for other clearances/verification. NSOR was resent 10/14/2020. Staff person remains out of the building until NSOR comes in the mail. Director applied for provisional hire waiver on 10/14/2020 and will not allow staff to be in a classroom without proper clearances. Staff person #12 contains a PSP criminal history clearance dated 9/08/2020. The file contains copies of requests for other clearances/verification. Director applied for provisional hire waiver on 10/14/2020 and will not allow staff to be in a classroom without proper clearances.

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