Lancaster Recreation Commission - Lancaster PA Child Care Center

525 FAIRVIEW AVE , LANCASTER PA 17603
(717) 392-2115

About the Provider

Description: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your child is in a safe, fun and responsibly supervised environment before and after the school day. Whether your child needs care every day, one day a week, or only on days when school is closed, you pay only for the care you need.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185157
  • Capacity: 187
  • 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
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 updated her mandated reporter training (9/29/20) beyond the expiration date of the previous training (2/4/15).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 updated mandated reporter training late. Moving forward, all staff will update their mandated reporter training prior to expiration.
2019-11-13 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the School age room, it was observed that the Ventolin inhaler for child #1 was expired. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member removed the inhaler and medication log that accompanied it from the school age room. Moving forward, all medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Facility will always send home expired medication.
2019-11-13 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's file did not include verification of education.

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.)
Staff member #1's education verification was submitted on 12/5/2019. Moving forward, each facility person's file will include education verification and childcare experience prior to working with children.
2019-11-13 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 (hire date 10/9/19) included an FBI clearance dated 11/6/19 and a PA State Police clearance dated 10/22/19 with no provisional hire paperwork.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff member #3 no longer works for the Lancaster Recreation Commission. Moving forward, each staff members file will include request and completion of all clearances to ensure compliance with all CPSL requirements.
2019-11-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 and #3 did not include 2 written nonfamily references. The file for staff person #1 included only 1 written nonfamily reference.

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.)
References for Staff #2 were submitted on 11/14/2019. Staff member #3, is no longer employed with the Lancaster Recreation Commission. Reference for staff #1 was submitted on 12/6/2019. Moving forward, all files for staff will include two nonfamily written references.
2019-11-13 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one outlet in the Gym was missing a receptacle cover. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director put receptacle covers in the outlet that was missing the covers. Moving forward, all outlets that are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger will have receptacle covers at all times.
2019-11-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the downstairs Pre-K room on the metal doors and on the bottom of the wall near the rug for play cars. CORRECTED ON SITE

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.)
Staff member put tape over all the areas that peeling paint was observed. Moving forward, the downstairs Pre-K room will be repainted and all indoor and outdoor surfaces will be free from peeling paint.
2019-01-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the health and TB test results on file for staff person 1 were not obtained during the 12 months prior to initial employment. Staff person 1 began employment on 11/12/2018, but the health assessment and TB test results were obtained after the start date (11/27/18 and 11/23/18).

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.)
Moving forward, health and TB will be done prior to start date.
2019-01-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 1 did not include documentation of experience 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.)
I will obtain documentation of experience. Moving forward, sufficient documentation of education and experience will be on file prior to start date.
2019-01-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the clearances for staff person 1 were not obtained timely. Staff person 1 began employment on 11/12/2018. The record did not include a signed disclosure statement (CORRECTED ON SITE). The FBI and child abuse clearances were dated 11/19/2018, and the state police clearance clearance was dated 1/2/2019. Staff person 1 is serving as the facility's director, and should have had all three completed clearances on file by start date.

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.)
Moving forward, staff will file for clearances prior to hire. Director's will not be hired provisionally.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following was observed: A plastic toy bin and lid located in the orange "science" cabinet in the school age spaced was cracked. In the same room, a large plastic bin located in the "build" cabinet was cracked. A toy bin located in the upstairs pre-k classroom was cracked (contained small colorful blocks).

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.)
All of the broken bins have been replaced with bins that are free from cracks. Moving forward, staff will ensure that all equipment indoor and outdoor will be clean and in good repair by scanning all equipment daily. When items are broke, they will be replaced to remain in compliance.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the thermometer in the downstairs pre-k refrigerator was not working.

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.)
A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. Two extra thermometers were provided to the classroom to prevent this from reoccurring. Moving forward, we will ensure that we also have a working thermometer in the refrigerator.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) - Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a written plan of daily activities, and the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not posted in the school age space (CORRECTED ON SITE), the gym, and the fairview child care spaces.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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.)
School age, preschool lesson plans, and emergency care procedures have been posted on a cabinet located in the gym. The emergency evacuation plan was also placed in the fairview room. Moving forward, we will make sure all of these items are placed and visible in all childcare spaces.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include addresses/phone numbers for two of the listed 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.)
Parent was contacted to obtain the addresses/phone numbers for the listed release persons. Parent provided the contact information to the site director. This information was attached to the child's registration form. Moving forward, front office staff will look at the registration forms more closely to make sure this information is provided at the time of enrollment.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for child 2 was date 8-31-2017. Child 2 is a preschooler.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current health assessment was provided to the facility and was placed in the child's file. Moving forward, we will ensure that the front office staff makes sure a current physical is provided at the time of enrollment into the program. Health assessments will be updated every 12 months.

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