Lancaster Family Ymca Child Care Center - Lancaster PA Child Care Center

252 HARRISBURG AVE SUITE 2, LANCASTER PA 17603
(717) 393-9622

About the Provider

Description: The Lancaster Family YMCA Child Care Center can help prepare your child for success in school through our preschool and pre-K programs. We offer a nurturing environment where children learn, grow and build strong futures. We are Keystone Stars Level One certified. Our preschool and pre-K curriculum program follows Creative Curriculum and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards to ensure children receive a developmentally appropriate learning experience while also being engaged with the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The educational experience of our teachers foster the social and educational skills children need for success in the coming school years.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180393
  • Capacity: 39
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Lancaster
  • 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
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the phone number for 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.)
Parent will provide the phone number for child #2's doctor. Files and forms for the children will be reviewed by the asst. director and director of Youth Development, to ensure that forms have parent/guardian fill them out properly and completely. This will help to ensure accuracy.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child #3 will provide the home and work addresses of parent. Files and forms for children will be reviewed by the asst. director and Director of Youth Development, to ensure accuracy and that they are properly and completely filled out. We will have parent/guardian complete forms in person to help with accuracy whenever possible.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.

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.)
Parent will provide the health insurance policy ID for child #2. Files and forms will be reviewed by the asst. director and Director of Youth Development to ensure accuracy and that they are properly and completely filled out. We will have parents/guardians complete forms in person to help with accuracy whenever possible.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the phone number for 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.)
Parent will provide the release person's phone number for child #3. Files and forms will be reviewed by the asst. director and Director of Youth Development to ensure accuracy and that they are properly and completely filled out. We will have parents complete forms in person to help with accuracy whenever possible.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include updated health assessments, both expired in August 2020. The file for staff person #4 (hired 9/15/20) did not include an initial health assessment and TB test.

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 and #2 will obtain updated health assessments. Staff person #4 will obtain an initial health assessment with TB. All health assessments will be placed in staff files. Before being in a child care setting, all employees will obtain health assessment with TB screening. In addition, all employees will have an updated assessment every 24 months with no gap in time.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures.

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. 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.)
The parent of child #1 will provide signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures. Files and forms for children will be reviewed by the asst. director and Director of Youth Development to ensure accuracy and that they are properly and completely filled out. We will have parents/guardians complete forms in person to help with accuracy whenever possible.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #2 did not contain NSOR, both hired in 2016. The file for staff person #3 (hired 9/8/20) included a Department of Education FBI clearance rather than a DHS clearance. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1, #2, #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 will obtain NSOR. Staff #3 will obtain DHS FBI clearance. All staff will have required paperwork in file before working in facility. HR has updated DHS requirements for all child care staff. HR and Director will check file to ensure all appropriate paperwork is included.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify the persons designated by parent to whom child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An addendum has been added to the fee agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 instructing to "please see the emergency contact form for a list of person to whom the child may be released". Parents must acknowledge with initials. This addendum has been added to all future fee agreements.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1 and #2 was not signed by the operator and did not specify child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee agreement for child #1 and #2 have been signed by the operator and include a date of admission. Moving forward, all fee agreements will have a date of admission and be signed by the operator at the time of submission.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(f) - Physician name, address, phone/Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the phone number for child's physician. The emergency contact information for child #2 was not updated in writing every 6 months, last signed by parent in March 2018.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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 emergency contact form for child #2 has been updated to include a phone number for the child's physician. The emergency contact form for child #2 was reviewed and acknowledged by parent as being up to date. Moving forward, all incoming paperwork will be checked at the time of submission by the operator to ensure all fields have been properly reviewed and completed in entirety. In addition, all child files shall be reviewed every 6 month to ensure up to date information for all children in care.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the full home and work addresses, and work phone number for enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #3 has been updated to include a full home and work address as well as work phone number for the enrolling parent. Moving forward, all incoming paperwork will be checked at the time of submission by the operator to ensure all fields have been properly reviewed and completed in entirety.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #3 did not include health insurance name and policy number. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain the address for one of the release persons. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not contain name, address and phone number for release persons.

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. 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.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #3 has been updated to include health insurance name and policy number. The emergency contact form or child #2 has been updated to contain the address of all release persons. The emergency contact form for child #3 has been completed by dad to acknowledge that he is the sole contact for this child. Moving forward, all incoming paperwork will be checked at the time of submission by the operator to ensure all fields have been properly reviewed and completed in entirety.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 (hire date 6/17/19) did not contain an initial health assessment or results of a TB test. The file for staff person #1 (hire date 10/15/18) did not contain results of a TB test.

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 #2 has since been terminated and will no longer be working with our program. If staff person #2 should return to work for us, they will be required to obtain an initial health assessment and TB test prior to their start date. Staff person #1 has since received a TB test with a negative result. Moving forward, operator will ensure that all staff have a completed medical form and negative TB test result on file prior to their start date.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. 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.)
The file for child #1 has been updated to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures. Moving forward, all incoming paperwork will be checked at the time of submission by the operator to ensure all fields have been properly reviewed and completed in entirety.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions, (facility does not transport, swim or wade).

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.)
The file for child #1 has been updated to include signed parental consent for walking excursions. Moving forward, all incoming paperwork will be checked at the time of submission by the operator to ensure all fields have been properly reviewed and completed in entirety.

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