Swartzfager Child Care Center - Shippenville PA Child Care Center

401 MAIN ST , SHIPPENVILLE PA 16254
(814) 782-3037
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About the Provider

Description: SWARTZFAGER CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in SHIPPENVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 111 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176153
  • Capacity: 111
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Keystone - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2
  • District Office Phone: (814) 765-1546 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most current immunization record on file for children #1 and 2 lack verification of a flu shot within the past year 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send a copy of their shot records or statement that they are not getting them. In the future, I will make up a form for parent's to sign.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the pre-K child care space, observed a wooden teeter totter which had an edge where the wood was starting to splinter. In the outdoor play space, observed a plastic play house which had a crack at the door entrance causing a pinch and crush point.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Covered the door and rough wood. In the future, I will inspect daily.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of start date. There is a current and updated health assessment on file.

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.)
Current assessment on file. In the future, I will do my best to get the health assessment within 60 days of start.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months in between the previous health assessment and current and updated health assessment on file for child #1 and #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessments are on file. In the future, I will give parents more forms and more reminders.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most current and updated health assessment on file for child #2, lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Requested from the parent. In the future, I will keep requesting it from the parent.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most current immunizations on file for child #4, who is 10 months of age, lacks 2 DTAP, 1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal, and 1 Polio vaccine 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Requested from parent. In the future, I will make sure they have the immunization record up to date.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, lacked the correct Child Abuse Clearance required under the CPSL. The current Child Abuse clearance on file and dated 7-31-2018 is for volunteer purposes.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will not work until the correct clearance is on file. In the future, I will make sure they will have the correct clearances.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the First Floor Activity Room, observed a large green plastic toy bin which had a crack creating a pinch point.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced bin. In the future, will make sure than any damaged tub is removed.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant bottle for child #1 which was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labeled the bottle immediately. In the future, will check every bottle that comes into the facility.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with hire date of 02-16-2011, lacked an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Six clock hours were used from 03-01-2018. In the future, I will keep a chart on everyone's start dates and they will be reminded of the appropriate time period.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed one window in the second floor toddler room, an area that is accessible to children, which lacked a limited opening of 6 or fewer inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Air conditioner was removed and screw was not replaced. Screw replaced limiting the opening to 6 or fewer inches. In the future, at the end of summer, will ensure that screw is put back in.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the baseboard at the foot of the hallway stairs, observed an area of peeling paint.

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.)
Painted area. In the future, when peeling paint is observed will be immediately remedied.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Adjacent Building Toddler Room, observed an exit from the facility which had a large lego table in front of it which obstructed the exit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Table was moved. In the future, will maintain open access to exit.
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A red, cracked toy bin was located in the outdoor play area.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin was thrown away. In the future, when something is not in good condition, it will be thrown away. We will continually evaluate our equipment to be sure nothing is missed.
2017-03-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Teeth marks were present on foam blocks in the Young Toddler room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blocks were removed from the toddler room. In the future, toys which could have small pieces bitten off will not be present in the toddler room where children are still putting things in their mounths.

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Reviews

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Concerned Jan 17, 2020

I want to know why my grandson hates to go there and he came home with a bad human bite a while ago and came home today with awful wounds to his belly!!! I m going to have this place investigated! Promise.

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