Description:
A warm, caring and secure environment is provided to children ranging in age from six weeks to 12 years old at the Mt. Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center. The center is located in St. Clare Hall on the Mt. Alvernia campus.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outside play area, it was observed that 1 of the Little Tikes picnic tables had holes in the corners on the benches and the other one was cracked along the benches, causing the children to be exposed to pinch points. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Little Tikes picnic tables were removed and put in the trash. Staff will be re-trained to inspect for damaged toys and play equipment to ensure that it is in good repair. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The large preschool room lacked a posted written plan of daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Schedule was posted.In the future, all Group Supervisors will make sure their written plan of daily activities is posted in their group space. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Policy number was obtained and added to the Emergency Contact Form. In the future, all forms will be inspected more closely for all required information. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 and #7 lacked the release person's address. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing addresses were obtained and written on the Emergency Contact Form. In the future, all forms will be inspected more closely for all required information. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, with a birthdate of 1/15/18, had health assessments dated for 1/25/19 and 8/29/19, which is more than 6 months apart. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health report was received on 08/29/2019.: We will continue to give multiple reminders throughout the year for when health reports are due. We will continue to give specific due dates to families. We will add additional methods of contact to send out reminders. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #1, #2, #4, and #7 all lacked an influenzas vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. The immunization record for child #5, lacked Pneumococcal, Polio, and Varicella vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. The immunization record for child #6, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proof of influenza vaccine was obtained for child #1, #4, and #7. Child #2's parent has signed an influenza vaccine waiver. Child #5's parent has submitted a signed Exemption from Immunization form and also an influenza vaccine waiver. Child #6's updated immunization record was obtained, showing proof of given vaccines.In the future, administrators will be more vigilant in verifying that children's immunization records are in accordance with the ACIP. We will also be requesting that we receive paperwork each time a new vaccination is acquired by the child, not just when their Health Report Form is due. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/11/19, had National Sex Offender Registry dated for 1/9/20, which is after the hire 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR clearance was received on 01/09/2020. In the future, all clearances will be received and verified prior to hire. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 all contained staff assessments completed in November of 2018 and December of 2019, which is more than 12months apart. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff evaluations were completed in December 2019. In the future, all staff evaluations will be completed within 12 months of their previous evaluation. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older preschool room, a power strip was observed to have 4 outlets without protective receptacle covers that was accessible to the children that were in care. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Receptacle covers were placed in the four outlets.Staff will be re-trained to check for outlet covers as part of the daily routine. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the 1 year old room, a trash receptacle containing soiled tissues was observed without a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two small trash cans with lids were purchased for this purpose. Staff will only use closed, plastic-lined receptacles for contaminated trash in the future. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the conference room, it was observed that the paint was chipping by the window above the shelf. In the preschool room, the plaster was damaged and crumbling underneath the air conditioner in the boys bathroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Damaged paint and plaster were repaired. Staff will be re-trained to inspect for damaged paint and/or plaster and report it to the director for repair as soon as possible. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Young Preschool Room, peeling plastic trim was observed on the bottom shelf of a wooden book shelf, exposing children to rough edges. in the 1's Room, a blue plastic bin was observed with cracks in the plastic, exposing children to pinch points. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rough edge was taped over to prevent harm. The blue plastic bin was discarded. In the future, more care will be given to inspect the children's play space in a routine matter. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the 1's Room, foam climbing blocks were observed with tears in the seams, exposing the foam stuffing inside to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The exposed areas were taped to prevent the children from contacting the foam. In the future, more care will be given to inspect the children's play space in a routine matter. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked a Child Service Report completed within the last six months; the last Child Service Report on file was dated 05/01/2018. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original Child Service Report was located and filed correctly. In the future we plan to file paperwork correctly and in a timely manner |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked documentation of flu vaccinations within the last 12 months, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the parents sign a waiver for the flu vaccination. In the future all families will either have a waiver or proof of the flu vaccine within the previous 12 months. This will be routinely checked as we receive the child's health report. |
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If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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If you are looking to enroll in this child care facility, you may want to look other places because they are due to close this year. They have been beating around the bush with the parents and staff for several months and now in the new year it seems more evident each week that the center will be closing for good come June.
My daughter was enrolled for one year. I witnessed a four month old baby with his bottle propped with a stuffed animal. He couldn't hold the bottle independently. I brought it to the attention of staff who debated me on why they thought it was ok. So I called the state who followed up on it. This was the worst of about five standout negative experiences.
I have mixed feelings about this daycare--however, our experience has mostly been negative. My son attended for the first year and a half of his life. We liked (did not love) the younger and older baby rooms. The women were kind, but they always seemed overworked and very busy. 1. That's one thing we did not like about this daycare--it's large, so there are a ton of kids. I'm sure they comply with teacher/child ratios, but it's still always chaotic.
2. My son had a stomach virus for months while attending Mt. Alvernia. It would go away and come right back, and it was AWFUL. I know parents of other children who are enrolled here and still having this problem with the stomach virus. Lunches are not provided by the facility, so it can't be the food, but there is something that is causing this virus to spread, and continue to thrive in the daycare.
3. When my son moved to the ones room, the main teacher was NOT as kind as the ones in the baby room--in fact, she was rude to both my husband and I on several occasions, which made me worry that she would take her frustration out on our son, or treat him differently. I have no proof that she did, but the worry was enough.
4. I was informed by another parent of an incident where a shelf fell on a child and broke his arm. That was the last straw--after that, we removed our son.
Nothing major ever happened, just a series of things we didn't like or weren't comfortable with. I don't recommend this daycare due to our experiences.
Both my son and I love this facility. My son was 3 months old when we started. He is now 19 months and in the "ones". What I do love the most is that this day care is far from the busy city street and so green and the air is fresh. It is affordable. I like that we send their lunch so that parents have the control of what their children eat. We send our snacks and drinks although the staff provides some snacks for the kids to share. Overall, we love it there! My child never cried when I was leaving him there and doesn 't want to leave! :) They make a lot of "art projects" and I have a stack of them at home. We have our favorite teachers but I never had anything negative to say about anybody there... I guess we'll see what future years show but so far everything is great!
My child has been in this daycare since she was 4 months old. Not only does she fall in love with the teachers and activities in each room, I find it hard to switch rooms each year with her because the teachers are so wonderful. She just transitioned to the 3 year old room and LOVES it. She is constantly coming home singing new songs and knowing new letters and numbers. She tells me on the weekends that she wants to go to "school".
I can't say enough about this facility. They are great to work with and have done nothing but positive things with my child. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Our child's experience at this care center has been just okay. The first 2yrs with the toddler programs was good, staff is attentive, fun and kids seem happy. The trouble came when he/she entered the preschool program. We have hardly received any projects, parent letters or info on what the children are learning in 7months & the children never seemed to be doing any constructive or group activities. We thought maybe the next class up would be a more positive experience but it seems the 4yr old program wasn't much more successful. Sure, our child LOVES to play, but what about numbers, letters, colors & shapes? Holding a pencil or going to the bathroom? There's not much encouragement in these areas. We are currently searching around for other Pre-K programs because we don't want to take the chance on yet another boring & unsuccessful year. My advice would be to plan to visit these classrooms while in session to see exactly what is being taught & learned.
This is by far a 5 star day care . The cost is reasonable and affordable. I have had my daughter there since she was 8 weeks old (she's now 3) and I have another one on the way, which will also be loved and cared for at this daycare. I have nothing but great things to say and i have peace of mind every day knowing my child is taken care of and being nurtured. She learns something new every day there and there is structured play and learning so there is nothing better you could ask for. It's very close to my home and is just the perfect place.
I also cannot agree with angry parent at all. We started my daughter in the infant room when she was 3 months old and we have had a wonderful experience! We loved every teacher she had in the infant room and couldn't have been happier with our choice to bring her here. Don't listen to angry parent!!
I just noticed the review from "Angry Parent" in May. My son is 4 years old now and loves the school. I do not know what they were talking about. I know of no room that has 47 children. Sure, we have our favorite teachers there but we feel happy at how our son has grown since he started there. I pass by the infant room every week and it too is about as nice as you can get without having them at home. Maybe the "Angry Parent" had a bad experience, but we have not.
By far the worst place around, they call it a catholic center, meanwhile teachers are screaming at teachers, and teachers are screaming at kids. Have nearly 47 kids in one room and the infant room is just horrible. No tender loving care like they say. Best advice would be to keep your kid away. This daycare used to be great, but it is going down hill very quick and the adminstrator does not care AT ALL; because she is never there. And not to mention the crazy teacher they have teaching the so called "pre-k program" my advise, look at other centers and stay clear!! The kids here are nothing but numbers, you ask teachers and all they do is cover everything up..
This learning center is wonderful! Our son started less than two months ago. He is three and never was in daycare. He had a few hard weeks, but he loves school now. The teachers are all warm, loving, and wonderful.
It makes me wish that I went to this school when I was younger. I highly recommend this school. The campus, the teachings, the price - all are wonderful. This place is truly a gem that we are happy we discovered.