Description: BROOKVILLE YMCA LAUGH AND LEARN DAYCARE is a Child Care Center in BROCKWAY PA, with a maximum capacity of 66 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Discoverer Room lacked an operating thermometer. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Thermometer was placed in the refrigerator 2. In the future, all new refrigerators will have either a temperature gauge or a working thermometer that is checked daily for the correct temperature. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Discoverer Room lacked a daily activity schedule. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Schedule was found and placed back on the wall 2. In the future, we will make sure that the schedules are listed in the rooms upon opening of the rooms. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A child service report was not completed every six months for children #1, 3 and 4 and was due in file prior to regulatory suspensions (March 6, 2020.). Child #1 start date is 5/18/2019 and the only child service report on file is dated 6/16/2020. Child #3's start date is 6/4/19 and the only child service report on file is dated 4/2/20. Child #4's start date is 5/28/2019 and the only child service report on file is dated 7/29/2020. 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.) 1. I will create a document for myself that will keep track of important documents of children so that there is no lapse in dates. 2. In the future staff service reports will be done earlier in case there is a lapse in care between the director and staff members so they are still completed on time. Staff will also be completing the service reports of the children they see daily, as opposed to the director doing the entire center. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for child #3 lacked an arrival and departure time. The fee agreements on file for children #4 and 5 lack the names of release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Fee agreements will be checked to make sure all pertinent information is listed on them. 2. In the future, all paperwork will be checked over by the director to make sure that all forms are filled out completely and entirely. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original fee agreements for children #1, 2, 3 and 4 were not given to the parent as the originals were observed in the children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Fee agreements will be checked of all children and any original fee agreements will be given to the parents and copies will be placed in the child's charts. 2. In the future, any new child that enrolls at the center will have the fee agreement copied on the date of paperwork being turned in, and the agreement given to the parents. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than six months between reviews of the emergency contact and fee agreement information on file for children #1, 3, 4, and 5 and were due in the file prior to regulatory suspensions (March 6, 2020.). Review dates are as follows; Child #1, emergency contact - 6/16/19 and 7/27/10 and fee agreement - 8/12/19 and 7/27/20, Child #3, with start date of 6/4/19- emergency contact - 5/16/19 and 5/16/20 and the only fee agreement on file is dated 8/12/19, Child #4, with start date of 5/28/19 - emergency contact - 5/6/19 and 8/2020 and fee agreement on file is dated 7/29/20, Child #5 with start date of 5/28/2019 and the last review of the emergency contact and fee agreement on file is dated 5/28/2019. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. I will create a document for myself that will keep track of important documents of children so that there is no lapse in dates. 2. In the future reviews of emergency contacts and fee agreements will be done earlier in case there is a lapse in care between the staff and children so they are still completed on time. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, who is of preschool age, lacks a health assessment which was conducted within the past 12 months and was due in the file prior to regulatory suspensions (March 6, 2020.) 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. I will create a document for myself that will keep track of important documents of children so that there is no lapse in dates. 2. In the future, we will remind parents of the yearly health assessment. If there is a wait for the child to be seen, we will request a doctor's note stating that that appointment was the earliest that a child could be seen. 3. 9/4/2020 |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and 2 lack verification of a flu shot within the past year as 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.) 1. I will remind parents that a flu shot is a recommended vaccine that a child receives yearly. And if a parent opts out of the flu shot, there will be a note from them in their chart stating that. 2. In the future, we will remind parents that we need updated shot records if they obtain a flu shot, and if the child will not be obtaining a flu shot, that a note stating so is required. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the first aid kits in the Explorer Room and Discoverer Room, observed Ibuprofen, Aspirin, and Burn Gel which lacked the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. All medications and gels were removed from first aid kits. 2. In the future, any new first aid kits will be examined to make sure there are no medications or gels, and all necessary items are in them. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3, 4, and 5 lacked verification of an initial health assessment 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. There are now health assessments on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. No staff will be allowed with children until their charts are completed, and all clearances and trainings are done in completion. 2. Staff will be given their dates of important information to keep an eye on and request trainings when applicable. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, 4 and 5 lacked verification of a TB test at initial hire. There are now TB tests on fie. Correction Required: 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. No staff will be allowed with children until their charts are completed, and all clearances and trainings are done in completion. 2. Staff will be given their dates of important information to keep an eye on and request trainings when applicable. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan lacked a plan which addressed child drop-off and pick-up policies. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. I pulled up our previous COVID policy that had the necessary information on it and reprinted it to post and give to parents. 2. We will continue to monitor for updates from the CDC and DOH on stipulations that are in place for child care centers and update our policy as necessary. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and 2 lack emergency plan training within the past year. Last trainings are dated 5/29/19 for both staff. The initial emergency plan training for staff #3 was not completed within one week of hire. Start date was 8/8/19 and emergency plan training was completed on 8/21/19. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Staff members will obtain emergency plan training immediately. 2. Staff will be given their dates of important information to keep an eye on and request trainings when applicable. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and 6 lacked fire safety training within one year of hire. Hire date for staff #1 was 5/26/19 and fire safety training was completed 7/30/20. Hire date for staff #6 was 5/28/19 and fire safety training was completed 7/20/20. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. No staff will be allowed with children until their charts are completed, and all clearances and trainings are done in completion. 2. Staff will be given their dates of important information to keep an eye on and request trainings when applicable. |
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| 2020-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and 5, lack mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Staff #1's mandated reporter training is not an approved training. Staff #5's start date is 9/20/19 and mandated reporter training on file is dated 4/22/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. No staff will be allowed with children until their charts are completed, and all clearances and trainings are done in completion. 2. Staff will be given their dates of important information to keep an eye on and request trainings when applicable. |
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