Little Bible Buddies Child Care Center - Upper Darby PA Child Care Center

500 MIDVALE RD , UPPER DARBY PA 19082
(610) 734-5900
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About the Provider

Description:

At Little Bible Buddies children are encouraged to explore their classroom and their environment.

Additional Information:

Little Bible Buddies also runs a Super Summer Camp that begins on June 18th-August 18th.   enroll now!!!!


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180376
  • Capacity: 138
  • Age Range: 8 weeks to 12 years
  • Rate Range call for rates
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish-French
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Four staff persons were observed caring for children and not wearing a mask or face covering in accordance with the CDC Covid-19 guidelines. Staff persons #1 and #2 had no mask or face covering on while caring for children in the play yard and were not socially distanced during the observation. Staff person #3 was observed entering the play yard from inside the building with no face mask or covering. Staff person #4 was observed inside the front entrance releasing several children to their parent and her mask was below her chin and not covering her mouth and nose.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Facility persons are required to wear a face mask or covering in accordance with the CDC Cocis-19 guidelines. The legal entity must arrange for all facility to obtain DHS approved training in the proper wearing of masks per CDC Covid-19 guidelines. Ensure that all staff persons wear a mask or face covering as required. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that all facility persons wear a face mask or covering in accordance with the CDC Cocis-19 guidelines. The legal entity will arrange for all facility to obtain DHS approved training in the proper wearing of masks per CDC Covid-19 guidelines. We will submit written verification of the completed training.
2020-03-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's health report did not include written verification of current up-to-date list of immunizations as the 2nd page of the health report was missing. (#1)

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Obtain and submit a copy of the current up-to-date immunizations for the indicated child. Ensure that all children's records contain current up-to-date immunizations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a copy of the current up-to-date immunizations for the indicated child. We will ensure that all children's records contain current up-to-date immunizations.
2020-03-12 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Safe routes, including safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility, communicated to the children and parents in writing and posted.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Develop, post and submit written safe routes notification as specified.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will develop, post and submit written safe routes notification as specified. Written notification of safe routes will be given to the parents and posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility
2020-03-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in two children's records were not being updated every 6 months. (#2 and #3)

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's record have current information. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
2019-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/19, at approximately 5:30 pm, staff person (#1) used degrading words towards a child when trying to discipline the child for misbehavior.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Develop and submit a written protocol regarding disruptive children in the classroom. Revise facility policies regarding the prohibition of demeaning children. Notify all facility staff in writing that the use of ridicule, threatening and demeaning actions towards children is prohibited by law. Submit written verification of the revised policy and facility staff notification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our facility does not tolerate this type of action towards children and the staff person was terminated from employment at out facility. We will develop and submit a written protocol regarding disruptive children in the classroom. We will revise facility policies regarding the prohibition of demeaning children. All facility staff will be notified in writing that the use of ridicule, threatening and demeaning actions towards children is prohibited by law. We will submit written verification of the revised policy and facility staff notification.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not established and posted in each child care space. (K room )

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Establish and post the written plan of daily activities in each child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities is established for each group. We will ensure that the written plan of daily activities is posted in each child care space.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#3)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated child. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the kindergarten classroom.

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. Post the plan in the kindergarten classroom, ensure that it is posted in each child care space and that it accompanies staff persons who leave on excursions with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will post the plan in the kindergarten classroom and ensure that it is posted in each child care space. We will also ensure that it accompanies staff persons who leave on excursions with children.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than one year and their record did not include a health report. (#2) Another child's record contained a health report completed more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child was enrolled on 12/3/18 --health report completed 3/7/19 (#3).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the identified child. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's initial and subsequent health reports are completed and provided within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation to ensure ongoing compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise our written policies and procedures to ensure that children's initial health reports are completed and provided within 60 days of enrollment and that subsequent health reports are completed and provided within the required timeframes to ensure ongoing compliance. A written copy of the revision will be submitted. We will obtain and submit current -up-date health reports for the indicated child.
2019-07-22 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: One child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff/prior to admission. (#1)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified child as specified in the regulation. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified child as specified in the regulation. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 10/21/18- DISCLOSURE STATEMENT not signed by a witness (#3-hired 5/20/19- no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children-done on 5/30/19)(#4-hired 2/6/18- FBI unacceptable as completed via PDE and staff person has a record-requires FBI via DHS)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Submit a copy of the required CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. The facility director and administrative staff must receive DHS approved training in the CSPL hiring requirements. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will submit a copy of the required CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. The facility director and administrative staff will receive DHS approved training in the CSPL hiring requirements. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/22/19, at approximately 12:30pm, two staff persons were observed caring for a group of 33 young/older school age children (K to 6th grade) in cafeteria. (staff # 5 and #6). Both staff persons verified the ages of the children in care.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the written staffing plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. We will develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/22/19, at approximately 1:00pm, one staff person was observed caring for a group of 13 older toddlers (2 years old)/preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten ) while sitting between room #4 and #5 during nap. Staff persons verified the ages of the children in care. (staff #7)

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Ensure that staff/child ratios are in compliance at all times including nap. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the written staffing plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that staff/child ratios are in compliance at all times including nap. We will develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the upstairs preschool classroom lacked a protective covers. (room #6)

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. We will ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in room #6 lacked tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Replenish the first aid kit and ensure that all first kits has the required contents as specified in this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit. We will ensure that all first kits have the required contents as specified in this regulation.

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Reviews

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M J T May 16, 2016
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Don't be fooled by the location or the name...
The owners seem to only care about money. The staff seems very immature and inexperienced. My daughter would come home filthy every day because they play outside in a dirt patch. She hated going to this daycare and even she complained about the staff. The staff showed no interest in the kids. After I pulled my daughter from the program, I found out that others had done the same. Save your time and find a place with an experienced staff.

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