Mcdowell Preschool Child Development - Erie PA Child Care Center

3580 W 38TH ST , ERIE PA 16506
(814) 836-6823

About the Provider

Description: MTSD Preschool Programs have been designed to not just prepare students for kindergarten, but give students a foundation in which they are able to thrive as life long learners.
Millcreek Township School District offers Preschool Programming in the following schools across the district; Asbury, Belle Valley, Browns Farm, Grandview, McDowell, Walnut Creek, and Westlake.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178301
  • Capacity: 20
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Millcreek Township
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-01 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report. A health report was due for this child prior to the suspended regulations during COVID-19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 was enrolled for more than 60 days without an initial health report on file. The family was asked to turn in a current health report for the child. The family took the health report to the doctor to have it completed however our program then closed down for two weeks due to a high number of cases of Covid 19 within the school our program is located within (no confirmed cases in children enrolled in our program). The family will bring us a copy of the heath report on by 10/30/20. In the future health reports and immunization records should be received on site no later than 30 days from students enrollment date, or student will be suspended from the program until the heath report is received.
2020-09-01 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not include documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months: October, 2018. The immunization records in the files for Child #2 and #3 did not include documentation of a flu shot.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation for the flu vaccination was missing from child 1, 2 and 3's records. The staff on site conferenced with the families to see if the students had received the flu vaccination with in the last year and encouraged the families to schedule an appointment for the vaccination, however, the three families choose to fill out flu exemption letters. In the future immunization records will be reviewed for any missing vaccinations. If vaccinations are missing the staff will council the families on the importance of vaccinations and encourage the families to schedule appointments to receive the appropriate immunizations, should a family choose not to immunize their child the staff will have the appropriate exemption letters completed by the families within the first 30 days of the child's enrollment.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

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.)
We contacted the family and had this information added to the students forms. In the future emergency contact forms will be checked upon entry to the program and again at 6 month reviews to ensure all required information is completed.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact binder in the classroom did not include an emergency contact form for Child #2.

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.)
A copy of the students emergency contact form was placed in the binder. In the future all student information will be included in the excursion binder.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 have not been updated since the child's enrollment: 8/23/18.

Correction Required: 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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We contacted parent and had the family update the forms. In the future all student emergency contact and agreement forms will be updated every 6 months.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment in the file for Child #2 was dated more than 60 days after the child's enrollment. This health assessment is current. The file for Child #4, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health assessment.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We requested a health assessment and immunization records for child #4. In the future all child health assessments and immunization records will be required within 30 days of students start date.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the Rotavirus vaccines. The immunization records in the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of a flu shot for the past 12 months. Child #1: 2017, Child #2: 2016, Child #3: 2014. The file for Child #4 did not include an immunization record.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We reached out to the parents of the children missing flu shot documentation and they will either give us the appropriate documentation or sign a letter stating their reason for their child not receiving the vaccine. We reached out to the parents to supply us with an immunization record for Child #4. In the future, we will monitor immunizations closely and get a letter of exemption from the doctor as to why child missed rotavirus during infancy.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Medication log/parental consent forms were not on site for the Epi-Pen, Benadryl, and inhaler for Child #1.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The student had the medical forms required by the school district filled out by the doctor and parent, however was missing the DHS Med. Log. We contacted the family and had them fill out the med. log which is now on file with the medications and other district required forms. In the future all DSH forms will be attached the district forms in a packet to be filed out together.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessments in the files for each staff person are current.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessments on file for the staff listed exceeded the 24 month requirement, but were current at the time of inspection. In the future all staff health assessments will be completed within the 24 month window of the previous assessment.
2019-04-05 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on top of the microwave in the classroom.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The adult scissors were immediately removed and placed in the teachers locked drawer. In the future all scissors, markers, etc. will be kept under lock and key, and the classroom will be checked several times throughout the day to be sure no safety issues arise.
2018-04-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone 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.)
I will have mother correct this. In the future, I will be more careful about making sure all information is included on the emergency contact form.
2018-04-19 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health reports in the files for Child #2 and Child #3 are dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The most recent health reports in the files for both children are current.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, I will continue to try to have parents bring in initial health report at registration or the first day of school and send a reminder at thirty days to make sure initial health reports are in file by 60 days.
2018-04-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Member #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Member #1 is current and includes this information.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, we will always use the DHS health form for staff for initial and subsequent health assessments.
2018-04-19 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor, did not include verification of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 has over two years experience working with children. We will document this on the child care verification forms. In the future, we will have staff utilize verification forms prior to first day in child care.
2017-09-25 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment in the file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, was dated later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health assessment in the file for Child #1 is current.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, health forms for all children will be acquired no later than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility.

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