World Of Imagination - Schnecksville PA Child Care Center

4500 EDUCATION PARK DR , SCHNECKSVILLE PA 18078
(610) 799-6700
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About the Provider

Description: WORLD OF IMAGINATION is a Child Care Center in SCHNECKSVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 73 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172192
  • Capacity: 73
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Parkland - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-02-01 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: Facility person #2 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 10/17/16.

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.)
All staff working with children will have required updated health assessments.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing proof of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure all staff has required paperwork in their file prior to start date including but not limited to Experience training and education level.
2018-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a plastic curtain hanging in front of the games that is torn in several areas accessible to the children in the toddler room.

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.)
Torn curtain was removed. Staff will make sure all items in center are safe and free of tears and not broken.
2018-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a receptacle cover missing in the toddler kitchen play area.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All electric receptacles will have covers and staff will check periodically to make sure they have not been removed.
2018-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Certification Rep observed tissues accessible to the children in a receptacle with out a lid in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All trash cans accessible by children will have lids on them and staff will make sure lids stay on trash cans.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 3 & 4 are missing the child's physicians address and telephone number.

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 make sure all emergency contact information is complete before child starts at program. Parents provided information needed.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the parents work address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure all emergency contact information is complete before child starts at program. Parent provided work information.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 3 are missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #2 & 4 are missing the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure all emergency contact information is complete on form Included health insurance coverage and policy numbers for all children.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing an initial health assessment and immunization records.

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 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.)
I will make sure that every child has initial health assessment, immunization status no later than 60 days following first day of attendance at program or they will not be able to attend program until they do so.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 & 3 are missing proof of education.

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.)
I will make sure all new employees have proof of experience, education and training prior to starting work at program. Staff provided proof of education and is on file.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing one written non family reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New employees will have all required paperwork in their file before they start at program. This included two nonfamily references. Facility person provided a non family reference.
2018-02-26 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been reviewed annually. The date of the last signature to signify review was 2/3/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will review the emergency plan annually and update the plan as needed.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have a date of admission on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider filled in date of admission on child's file. In the future, date of admission will be filled in on fee agreement upon enrollment.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a medication log on file for an epipen and Benedryl.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent sign off on medication log. Upon a child bringing in a new medication, a medication log will out filled out and signed by a legal guardian.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a firesafety training on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain firesafety certificate. In the future, firesafety will be completed on an annual basis.

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Reviews

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parent Oct 31, 2014

Love their flexibility!! Very loving, safe and comfortable environment each teacher provides the upmost care for my child and the other children. Also very CLEAN!!

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