Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca - Allentown PA Child Care Center

702 N 22ND ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18104
(610) 435-3571

About the Provider

Description: For over 80 years, the Jewish Community Center of Allentown has been a place for Lehigh Valley residents to meet new people, participate in a wide-range of activities, and develop lifelong friendships. We offer activities and programming for members of all ages and in many instances try to incorporate intergenerational programs. The JCC of Allentown has a strong sense of community and we hope that you will join our family soon.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182654
  • Capacity: 285
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Escorted to/from school, Allentown City - Walking distance to 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
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The younger toddler room did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The scheduled had been removed to make changes to it. Moving forward, the old schedule will remain posted until the new one is ready to be posted for viewing.
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 did not have the NSOR on file. Staff 3, 4 and 5 obtained the NSOR after July 1st, 2020.

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 staff shall have a copy of their clearances in their files. Moving forward, a grid detailing all clearances of all staff will be created. This will allow management to know which staff member is required to renew their clearances prior to them expiring.
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k room, there was laundry detergent in an unlocked cabinet, which was eye level for the children. As a result, it was accessible to the children. There was also insect repellant in another unlocked in the pre-k room. That was on the bottom shelf, also making it accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cabinets that are in reach of children that contain cleaning materials will remain locked at all times. Moving forward, cabinets will be checked throughout the day by staff and management to ensure that protocol is being enforced.
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, there was rust on the bathroom heater. In the outdoor play area, the wooden border had spilt wood, thus not making it in good repair and a hazard to the children.

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.)
Building Services will be notified and instructed to remove the rust on the bathroom heater. Moving forward both staff and management will monitor the different areas of the ECE building on a monthly basis and note any areas that are in disrepair.
2020-08-03 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The door leading to the outside play area in the older toddler room was not able to open. Thus, it was an obstructed exit from the facility.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The door leading to the outside play area is affected by the warm, humid weather. Building Maintenance can not alter the door by shaving down the sides because this will create a gap in the door. The solution will be to have Maintenance use WD-40 on the sides of the door to allow the door to open and close more easily. This will be done on a daily basis until the weather cools down and allows the door more freedom of movement.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a play house in the play area that had a broken piece on it which made that area of the play house have rough edges.

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 play house has been removed from the playground. Moving forward we will inspect all playground equipment once a month to ensure compliance.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a recent fee agreement that met any of the DHS requirements. As a result, children 2 and 6 did not have a fee agreement on file that met any of the DHS requirements.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have created a document that displays the fee for services. Moving forward, all families will have a signed fee agreement in their files.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have an updated influenza shot or letter of exemption on file.

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.)
Moving forward, all children entering the school will have an updated influenza shot or a letter of exemption in their files.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have proof of education on file.

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.)
Moving forward, upon initial employment, a staff member shall have evidence of their education. Periodically, throughout the year, management will check files to confirm that evidence of education remains in the file.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection between 8/8/2019-8/19/2019, it was found that staff 1 had a health assessment last dated 9/22/2016. It was also found that staff 4 did not have a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Moving forward, all staff will have an updated health assessment in their files. The city of Allentown is yearly, so management will monitor this by viewing files every 3 months.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection between 8/8/2019-8/19/2019, it was found that staff 1 did not have any letters of reference on file. It was also found that staff 4 only had one letter of reference 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.)
Moving forward, all staff upon hiring will be required to have two letters of reference from a non-family member. Periodically, files will be reviewed by management to confirm that these letters are in place.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.21/3270.103 - General Health and Safety/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was broken glass found on the playground surface. There was also wood bark from a tree stump accessible to infants and toddlers who still put objects in their mouths. The wood bark was loose on the stump and could easily be ripped off.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.)
Moving forward staff and management will inspect the playground in the morning to confirm that no objects pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. The glass has been removed and the loose bark on the tree stumps have been removed as weill.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward the emergency plan shall be posted in a visible location immediately outside of the Director's office.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 and 3 had proof of applying for an FBI clearance on file. However, the FBI clearance was not on file. Staff 2 was hired on 8/17/2017 and staff 3 was hired on 5/16/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI clearance is obtained. 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. Facility Persons 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI clearance is obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, all staff shall have copies of all clearances in their files as the initial start of employment.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the facility's annual inspection on 8/8/2019, provider stated that the children, including toddlers and preschoolers, from the day care, utilize both auditoriums for various activities. The auditoriums had multiple uncovered outlets in them.

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.)
Moving forward all areas that are used by children shall have protective receptacle covers in place. Each area will be reinspected on a weekly basis to ensure compliance.

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