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Abc Community Learning Center

Alum Bank, PA · Bedford County
109 EMERSONS WAY, Alum Bank, PA 15521
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Quick Facts

Capacity
37 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language,
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 839-9161
109 EMERSONS WAY
Alum Bank, PA 15521
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00181549
Expired
Oct 10, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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ABC COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in ALUM BANK PA, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Had parent update emergency contact information for child #1 to include business work address and work phone. All emergency contact information will have this at enrollment.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments received for child #2 as a young toddler were dated 3/29/18 and 7/14/20, exceeding at least every 6 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessment on file child # 2. Will make sure health assessments are complete every six months for infants and young toddlers.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for child #1 as a preschool child were observed having dates of 5/22/18 and 2/20/20, exceeding at least every 12 months.

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.)
Current health assessment on file for child #3. Health assessment will be updated every year for a preschool child.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The wooden outdoor play space structure was observed having exposed screw heads and splintering wood on the top railings. The toddler bathroom was observed having a diaper changing pad with torn plastic. The preschool room was observed having a children's rest mat with torn plastic.

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 embedded equipment in the outdoor play space has been removed from the play space. The facility will dispose of the torn changing pad and purchase a brand new one. The facility will dispose of the children's mat in the preschool room and purchase a new mat. This will be prevented in the future by staff examining play equipment daily and all unsafe equipment will be immediately thrown away.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having an embedded children's wooden play structure which lacked 9 inches of loose-fill to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will ensure there is always 9 inches of loose-fill under all mounted play equipment to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The embedded equipment has been removed from the outdoor play space.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has obtained the Child Service Report Document and will complete the form and review it with the family as listed on the emergency contact information every 6 months. Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 have had a Child Service Report completed by staff and provided to their families.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked documentation of the child's health insurance coverage and 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.)
All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all address, phone numbers and health insurance information filled out. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely on enrollment.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 lacked the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all whom the child may be released to. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely on enrollment.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 9/26/18, exceeding 6 months as a young toddler. Child #3 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 10/10/18, exceeding 6 months as an infant. Child #4 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 9/11/18, exceeding 6 months as an infant.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1, #3, and #4 received a new health report. Health reports will be updated every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #3 lacked an annual flu immunization for the 2018/2019 flu season in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or a parent letter of exemption on file. Child #4 lacked a record of the ongoing vaccines administered to an infant 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 in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A parent letter of exemption has been obtained for children #1, #2 and #3 that they decline the flu immunization. Child #4 received a new health report. Health reports will be updated at least every 6 months for an infant. The center will receive the flu shot vaccination record when the child receives the vaccine. If the parent refuses the center will get a letter stating the refusal of the flu vaccination for the child.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 lacked training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. The hire date for staff #1 was documented as being 10/29/18 and emergency plan training completed 7/9/19 and the hire date for staff #2 was documented as being 5/31/19 and emergency plan training completed 7/9/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 have received training regarding the emergency plan and is placed in file. All staff will have the emergency plan training completed at the time of hire.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 was observed having a disclosure statement signed on 5/31/19 verifying that a Pennsylvania State Police clearance was ordered but the current Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file was dated 6/11/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All new employees will have the disclosure statement signed on the date of hire. All new employees will have the Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file on date of hire.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/19 the chain link fencing surround the infant/toddler outdoor play space which restricts children from unsafe areas was observed partially taken down for repairs.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chain link was repaired. Chain link fence will be in good repair and around the infant/toddler outdoor play space at all times.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infant/young toddler outdoor play space surface was observed having multiple holes, dips, and uneven ground creating a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will fill in any holes, dips, and uneven ground and it will remain that way to ensure safety of the children is being met.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The preschool outdoor play space was observed having peeling paint along the foundation of the building.

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.)
The facility will pressure wash all peeling paint of the building. Facility will ensure there is no peeling paint or damaged plaster.

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