Messiah Dcc - Elliottsburg PA Child Care Center

70 LIMESTONE RIDGE ROAD , Elliottsburg PA 17024
(717) 582-9093

About the Provider

Description: The Messiah Day Care Center was established for the purpose of providing childcare in a safe, healthy, Christian environment. As a community outreach project, it is the goal of the Day Care Center to provide a stable atmosphere of love and concern for children.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186359
  • Capacity: 110
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: West Perry - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that Staff #2 did not have verification of her high school diploma in her record.

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.)
Facility person 's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. All copies were mailed to Central Region Office 12/30/19.
2019-12-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not complete the required mandated reporter training within the required 90 days after their hire date. Staff #3 do not have the required mandated reporter training in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility persons will complete the required mandated reporter training within the required 90 days after their hire date. Staff #1 completed their mandated reporter training on 1/8/2020.
2019-10-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.133 - Child Medication and Special Diets Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not make reasonable accommodations to administer a medication prescribed as preventative treatment related to Child #1's special need.

Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Messiah Day Care has requested and received all instructions and documentation to safely administer albuterol inhaler to this child. This includes (1) a detailed medical plan from the parent as to when medication is to be administered (2) authorization from the doctor with speci9fic medication and dosage, and (3) a medication log signed by the parent detailing symptoms for administration of inhaler followed by a section for the daycare to complete showing date, time, dosage, comments and initials. Corrective action was taken on October 9, 2019. In the future we will make reasonable accommodations as required.
2017-12-19 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's last health assessment on file was dated 4/4/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Received an updated health report from parent and placed it in the child's file. From now on parent's of infants and young toddlers will be required to submit a health assessment every six months.
2017-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired on 10-11-17 and does not have an FBI Clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL. Staff person #1 may not work at child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff submitted an FBI clearance request and it was received on 1/9/2018 with no record. In the future staff will submit a request for Child Abuse, State Police and FBI clearance before working with children at the center.
2017-12-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diapering area used by young toddlers, older toddlers and pre-school age children had Lysol spray, glade spray and chlorox wipes sitting on the table accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added a shelf to hold cleaning supplies out of children's reach. Cleaning supplies will be placed on shelf at all times and remain out of reach of children.
2017-03-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the art supply closet and the school-age classroom.

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.)
Contracted with a local painter to scrape and repaint the areas noted. Job has been completed. Monthly room checks conducted by staff and director/assistant director will now include checking for peeling paint on walls and surfaces

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