Kindercare Learning Centers - Yardley PA Child Care Center

748 STONY HILL RD , Yardley PA 19067
(215) 493-8048

About the Provider

Description:

Our experts designed our classrooms - and every activity and lesson - to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery.

You’ll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children’s literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we’re helping develop early literacy and writing skills.

Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!

Beth Cabelus, Center Director

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173585
  • Capacity: 193
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed a torn couches in the discovery preschool B , the preschool B, and the T-kindergarten classroom that were torn with exposed stuffing.

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.)
Provider removed the torn couches from the discovery preschool B and preschool B classrooms. The couch in the T-kindergarten classroom has been repaired. Furniture will be periodically inspected to ensure that it is clean and in good repair at all times.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the refrigerators in the toddler B, discovery preschool B and infant A classrooms did not have a thermometer.

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.)
Provider put a thermometer in the refrigerator in the toddler B, discovery preschool A , and the infant A classrooms. Refrigerators will be periodically inspected to ensure that the temperature is 45 degrees or below at all times.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated emergency contact form for child # 1 that contains the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician. Forms will be reviewed at enrollment and then every 6 months to ensure that all required information has been provided.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain written consent for emergency medical care and administration of first aid.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.)
Provider will obtain an updated emergency contact form that contains written consent for emergency medical care and administration of first aid. Forms will be reviewed at enrollment and then every 6 months to ensure that all required signatures have been provided.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact forms for child # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not contain the addresses of the designated release persons. The emergency contact form for child # 5 did not contain the phone number of the designated release person.

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.)
Provider will obtain updated emergency contact forms for child # 2, # 3, # 4, and # 5 that contain the address and phone number of the designated release person. Forms will be reviewed at enrollment and then every 6 months to ensure that all required information has been provided.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the infant A classroom was missing the emergency contact form for 2 children.

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.)
Provider will place a copy of the missing emergency contact forms in the infant A classroom. Emergency contact forms will be reviewed periodically to ensure that emergency contact information is present where the child is receiving care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the immunization record for child # 6 reflected that the child has not received an influenza vaccine in the last 12 months as recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated immunization record stating that child has had an influenza vaccine in the last 12 months. Children will be immunized according to the ACIP recommended schedule or an exemption letter will be on file at the facility. Regulation suspended 3/6/20 due to covid 19
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 3, hire date 7/11/19 contained TB test results from 9/23/17.

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.)
Provider will obtain an updated TB test for staff person # 3 that is less than 12 months old. Health assessments and TB tests will be conducted within 12 months prior to employment.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed yogurt and lunchmeat in lunchboxes.

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.)
Provider will have all potentially hazardous food brought from child's home kept in the refrigerator. Staff will ensure that all required foods are refrigerated each day.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 1/13/15 contained a child abuse clearance dated 2/6/15 and mandated reporter training dated 3/3/15. The file of staff person # 2, hire date 4/14/14, had a child abuse clearance dated 2/3/15. Clearances and mandated reporter training are older than 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an updated child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training for staff person # 1 and an updated child abuse clearance for staff person # 2. Staff person # 1 and # 2 will not work in a childcare position in the facility until updated child abuse clearances are on file at the facility as required by the CPSL. CPSL required documents will be updated every 60 months.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/10/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed wooden windowsills that are cracked and broken in the outdoor play area that are accessible to the children. Wood can cause a choking and splinter hazard.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the wooden windowsills in the outside play area repaired so that they are no longer a hazard to children. Outdoor areas will be periodically inspected to ensure that they are in good condition at all times.
2019-02-04 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that there was a foam chair in room 3 which was ripped and the stuffing was exposed causing a hazard for children.

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.)
Provider taped the chair so that the stuffing was no longer exposed and plans to dispose and replace it. Going forward, provider will ensure that all furniture is safe at all times.
2019-02-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 6. In addition, it was observed that the refrigerator in room 9 was in dire need of defrosting.

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.)
Provider supplied another thermometer in the refrigerator in room 6 and started the process of defrosting the refrigerator. Going forward, provider will ensure that there are thermometers in all refrigerators and that refrigerators will be checked for cleanliness at all times.
2019-02-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for children # 1- 5 did not have the address of the release persons.

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.)
Provider contacted parents of children 1- 5 and obtained the address of the release people for the emergency contact forms. Going forward, provider will ensure that all emergency contact forms will be filled out in their entirety.
2019-02-04 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of child #2 did not have a current health assessment dated within the past 12 months. The last medical form in the file was dated 9/25/17.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will contact parent of child #2 and obtain a current health assessment. Going forward, provider will ensure that all children's files have current health assessments at all times.

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