Abc Review Child Care Center - Somerset PA Child Care Center

700 CANNELL DR , SOMERSET PA 15501
(814) 443-1131

About the Provider

Description: ABC REVIEW CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in SOMERSET PA, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183036
  • Capacity: 77
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Somerset Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a group of older toddlers playing in the school age play are which contained multiple small objects and gravel with a diameter of less than 1 inch.

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.)
Toddler groups will play in a playground that does not contain small objects and gravel with a diameter of less than 1 inch at all times.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #3 and #5 did not contain the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission for child #3 and #5 were added to the child's agreement. The date of the child's admission shall be written on the agreement form upon enrollment.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, and 5 contained original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements for child #1, 2, and 5 were copied and the original given to the parent. When a parent enrolls a child, they will receive the original agreement and the facility shall retain a copy of the agreement in the child's file.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #3 did not contain the address of 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.)
The release address was obtained for child file #3. Upon enrollment a facility person will include the name, address, and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the Emergency contact information of a child.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered 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.)
Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #1 and #4 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #7, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.

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.)
Staff file #7 has a current valid health assessment. Health assessments will be conducted no more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment for all facility persons providing direct care with children.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection staff file #1, 4, 5, and 7 contained NSOR verification letters, required by the CPSL to be obtained prior to 7/1/20, which were dated after 7/1/20. Observed staff file #2, 3, and 6, who were required to obtain the NSOR verification letter prior to starting in a child care position, contained NSOR verification letters which were dated after their first day in a child care position. Observed staff file #1 contained updated child abuse and criminal background clearances which were dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances. Observed staff file #4 contained an updated criminal background clearances which were dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances. Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire, contained a child abuse clearance which was dated after their first day in a child care position and the file did not contain a copy of the application for the clearance as required by the CPSL. Observed staff file #3, a provisional hire, contained a child abuse clearance and criminal background clearance which were dated after their first day in a child care position and the file did not contain a copy of the application for the clearance as required by the CPSL. Observed staff file #6, a provisional hire prior to covid 19, contained a child abuse clearance and FBI clearance which were dated after their first day in a child care position and the file did not contain a copy of the application for the clearance or fingerprint receipt as required by the CPSL. Observed staff file #7 contained an updated criminal background clearance receipt and not the actual clearance certification as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -7- 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 members hired to work in the child care facility will obtain the required NSOR verification letter prior to starting in a child care position. Updated child abuse and criminal background clearances for all staff in the facility will be updated before 60 months after the previous valid clearances. New hires will obtain a copy of an application for the clearances and fingerprint receipt as required by the CPSL before being permitted to start their first day in a child care position. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -7- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid criminal background clearance is obtained.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed multiple exposed bolts on the gates and gate posts and in the corners of the preschool, school age, and toddler play areas.

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.)
Exposed bolts on the gates and gate posts and in the corners of the play areas will be capped with a plastic bolt covering. Exposed bolts will be cut off where it is feasible and maintained by staff.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an older toddler, who was still placing objects in his mouth, have access to games with small parts of less than an inch in diameter in the school age cabinet. Observed older toddlers in a school age play area which had gravel and rubber mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch. Observed 2 areas of exposed dirt and small stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the play area used by young and old toddlers. Observed the young toddlers walk through the preschool play area which has rubber mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch.

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.)
Child Safety locks were purchased and placed on all school age cabinets in the room where older toddler was present. Staff will lead young and older toddlers around the building on the pavement to their designated play area. Exposed dirt areas will be covered and all items will be maintained.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed young toddlers sleeping in the infant room in pack n plays which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. In the upstairs room, observed young toddlers in pack n plays, older toddlers on mats, and preschool age children on mats which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will place rest equipment within the required amount of at least 2 feet of space on three sides whenever the rest equipment is in use.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 who has been enrolled for more than 6 months did not contain a child service report written on the departments approved form.

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 staff of child file #1 documented a child service report. The parent reviewed and signed this report. Child service reports will be completed at least every 6 months in the future.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, did not contain updated written verification from a physician of the child receiving the second Hep A vaccination.

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.)
The parent of child file #2 provided the facility with the child's most recent health assessment that contained documentation of second Hep A vaccination. Vaccination records will be obtained as required by regulation.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator typed a notification of safe routes and placed one on all doors of the facility where they will remain.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information in the previous 6 months.

Correction Required: A 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff had the parent of child file #2 look over the emergency contact information. The parent signed and dated the form accordingly. Documentation of review will be obtained at least every 6 months.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial hire.

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 #2 and #3 have been trained in the emergency plan. Each staff will review the emergency plan upon hire.

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