A Mothers Touch Center for Child Development - Sharon PA Group Child Care Home

477 S OAKLAND AVE , SHARON PA 16146
(724) 342-2231

About the Provider

Description: A Mothers Touch Center for Child Development is a Group Child Care Home in SHARON PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185585
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Sharon City - Escorted to/from school, Sharon City - Pick-Up service to/from school, Sharon City - Walking distance to school
  • Current License Issue Date: Apr 01, 2011
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upstairs in the preschool area a foam puzzle piece was observed that had teeth marks in it.

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.)
Should there be any preschool children that still mouth toys, all foam pieces will be removed from the classroom
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the operator's signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements shall have both signatures- parent and director.
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the release people.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency form shall have the addresses of the people in whom the child can be released to as permission from the parent.
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency transport plan was not posted in the downstairs front room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency transport plan will be in every room and accompany staff on excursions.
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contain two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In addition to the health record form, parent's will provide a statement from their child's doctor stating that their immunizations are up to date.
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1. #2. and #3 all contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of HIB.

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.)
Parents will provide a written statement from their pediatrician stating that their child's immunization records .
2019-10-31 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 baby bottles observed in the kitchen refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name to whom they belong to.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Baby bottles names will be on bottles at all times.
2018-10-02 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
director will double check files to make sure agreement is completed correctly. Arrival and departure times were added to the agreement form
2018-10-02 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and 3 contained agreement forms that were lacking the child's release people.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
files will be checked to ensure that the parents included addresses for whom the child may be released. The release people were added to agreement forms.
2018-10-02 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name of the child's physician. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.

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.)
Child's physician's name, address,and phone number was and will be in the future completed on the emergency contact information form.
2018-10-02 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that was more than 24 months old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all staff will have an updated health assessment in their files every 2 years. Staff #1 obtained a Health Assessment and turned it in for their file.
2018-10-02 Renewal 3280.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 was lacking a written infant feeding schedule signed off by the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every infant will have a feeding schedule given to us by the parent A infant feeding schedule was obtained by Child #3's parent.
2018-10-02 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the garage outside in the child play area.

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.)
LL PEELING PAINT WILL BE CORRECTED AND REPAINTED. PEELING PAINT WAS CORRECTED ON GARAGE. I will keep and check periodically for peeled and chipped paint and paint it to keep area safe for children.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 baskets containing toys that were observed to have broken handles that caused them to have sharp edges on them.

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.)
Baskets were taped to secure the safety of the children. In the future all baskets will be checked to ensure they are in good repair.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks observed with bite marks in them.

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.)
Foam blocks with bite marks in the pre k classroom have been removed.

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