Academy Of Little Learners - Macungie PA Child Care Center

6516 LOWER MACUNGIE RD , MACUNGIE PA 18062
(610) 398-1082

About the Provider

Description: You have entrusted your most precious possession to us. We are privileged to care for your children. It is our responsibility to provide your children with the best care, education, and play time while they are enrolled at the Academy. Every child who comes through our doors will be treated with respect and the knowledge that they can learn. We will work to strengthen those abilities.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176298
  • Capacity: 60
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: East Penn - Pick-Up service to/from school, East Penn - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 are missing the child's date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have added the date of admission and the date of withdrawal to our Tuition Agreement Forms. In the future we will make sure the child's date of admission is listed on the agreement.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing two written nonfamily references.

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.)
The above Facility person #1 was dismissed from our employment at the end of the work day yesterday 5/14 due to unprofessional behavior, therefore, we no longer have her employed at the center.
2018-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the physician's 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.)
Will obtain information from parent and document on emergency contact form. In future will make sure physicians information is documented at time of enrollment.
2018-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing 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.)
Will have parent provide insurance information and document it on the emergency form. In the future health insurance information will be documented on emergency form at time of enrollment.
2018-05-07 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing an initial health assessment and TB test. Date of hire 12/11/17.

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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 went for a physical on 4/27/18 but did not return a copy. Facility person will get a TB test and turn in a copy of both. In the future all new hires will have a initial health assessment and TB test at time of hire.
2018-05-07 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been updated since 4/1/17.

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.)
Operator will review emergency plan and mail a copy to the emergency management to review. In the future will review and document annually.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(6) - Amount of fee/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a tuition amount on his fee agreement. Child 3 did not have a date of admission on her fee agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 is no longer enrolled at the facility. Provider will obtain date of admission. Date of admission and fee to be charged per day or week will be obtained upon enrollment.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have services provided listed on fee agreement. Child 2 and 4 did not have updated child service reports in their files.

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.)
Provider will list the services provided on fee agreement for child 3. Provider will update child service reports for children 2 and 4. In the future, services provided will be documented on fee agreement upon enrollment and child service reports will be updated every 6 months.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a health assessment on file and he was at the facility for longer than 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 no longer attends the facility. In the future, all children will obtain a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Medication for child 5 was not in an original container. It was an unknown medication in a plastic bag.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will dispose of medication. In the future, all medication will be in the original container.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have permission for emergency medical care or minor first aid documented on emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 no longer attends the facility. In the future, permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid will be obtained upon enrollment.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 began employment on 6/22/2017. Staff 1 did not have proof of applying for a child abuse clearance on file, nor a signed disclosure form. A child abuse clearance was not obtained until 8/4/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 currently has updated clearances. In the future, if a clearance is not immediately obtained upon employment, proof of applying for a clearance will be put in the staff's file. A disclosure form will also be signed.
2017-08-11 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was not in the outside playspace when children were out there.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make backpacks with a first aid kit inside for each classroom to bring outside. This will continue to be done for the future.
2017-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced swimming visit on 8/11/2017, facility did not have a first aid kit at the pool

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will obtain a first aid kit and bring it with them to the pool for future visits.
2017-04-27 Initial review 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have two references on file.

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.)
Staff 1 will obtain two references. In the future, all employees will have two references upon hire.

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