Allentown Ymca Education Center
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About the Provider
• Care before and after school, starting at 7:00am until 6:00pm
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-08-24 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-12-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: The facility older toddler / preschool room has a wooden play stove with a string attached as a handle to open the stove. The room was occupied by all toddlers at the time of the inspection that could easily fit their heads under the string attached as a handle for the stove that was missing. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction was made the date of inspection 1/5/2026 with the State inspector present. I spoke to the Teacher and Teachers in the classrooms regarding on how to prevent any hazardous items. This must be reported as soon as possible to the Director. |
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| 2025-12-31 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form binders in all facility classrooms used by staff to exit the facility in an emergency did not have current updated emergency contact forms for the children. Child # 1 had their emergency contact form in the PRE-K 4 B emergency binder last reviewed and updated on 5/23/25. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correction was corrected the date of inspection 1/5/2026 with the STATE inspector present. Teachers were informed to review their Emergency Contact Binders monthly and when their maybe any updates and or changes to the file. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-12-26 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-11-01 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have an updated flu shot on file. Child 2, who is an infant, had an outdated health assessment and immunization record on file. The health assessment was last completed on 3/11/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1: updated immunization record has been received and forwarded to certification representative. Child 2: updated health assessment has been received and forwarded to certification representative. Plan: All children files will be reviewed monthly for updated physical and immunizations. Children will be suspended from care if the updated health assessment and immunizations are not received on time. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had outdated fire safety training. The fire safety training was from February of 2018. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 has obtained current fire safety and it has been submitted to certification representative via email. All staff members have the responsibility of maintaining current status with their DHS child care files. Monthly, child care leadership team will send email reminders to staff regarding fire safety training that will soon be expiring. Additionally, an all child care staff fire safety training has already been scheduled for August 11th, 2020. |
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| 2019-10-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, it was verified that on 9/23/2019 that child 1 did not have her diaper appropriately changed by staff 1 and still had feces in her joint and private area after the diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff must check all diapers at least every two hours as well as as more often if needed for individual child needs. This also includes changing as soon as a wet or soiled diaper is noticed or if child expresses discomfort or signs of dirtied diaper/pullup. We created a Standard Operating Procedure for all stsaff to sign off on which includes this statement as well as the following; We have also implemented a diaper changing log for the older classrooms who have children in diapers even though they may be of older age. Staff must check/change/and sign off at least every two hours for each child in their care whom wears diapers/pullups. Staff is to ensure that private areas are completely clean while following standard diapering procedures. |
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| 2019-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.133 - Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 stated the class was actively engaged in their daily activities and administering the medication was overlooked Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Retraining of all current staff has occurred in regards to the appropriate administration of medication. *See attached documentation. New staff will be trained within the first 7 days by signing off on the policy. The following policy is in place: "Parents must take all medication to the child care office with the appropriate paperwork and medical documentation. A Director will store all medication in a lock box in the child care office, with the exception of EpiPens and rescue inhalers. EpiPens and rescuse inhalers will be maintained in the classroom's first aid backpack, which is stored in a secured cabinet. Teachers will work together with a Director to ensure that children receive medicine at assigned time by setting an alarm/reminder. A Director will bringing the child medication to their current location. In the event that a Director has not arrived during the scheduled time, the Teacher will bring the child to the office. If it is discovered that it is beyond the scheduled time for medication administration, a Director will contact the child's parent for further direction. The results of the conversation will then be documented with the child's medication log. In the event of a field trip, the medication will accompany the classroom Teacher, who will be responsible for administration if a Director is not also on the field trip." |
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| 2019-07-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms were not present in the swimming area. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency binder was replaced in the traveling bag with the camp counselor immediately. New staff orientation will include training on having on their person a proper first aid kit, which includes all children's emergency contact forms in a binder .Existing staff members will all be re-trained on the proper requirements. The first aid kit/emergency binder will be present in all child care spaces for children receiving care, including field trips. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced swimming visit, it was found that staff 1, who is also the facility lifeguard, did not have a child abuse or state police clearance on file at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The copies of child abuse and state police clearances copies were placed in the file at the site within 24 hours of the site visit. Copies of clearance requests, copies of disclosure statements and copies of completed clearances will be maintained on-site prior to staff beginning to work in child care and checked monthly for necessary updates. We are instituting a dual control system where two directors must sign off on a new hire prior to the employee starting in child care. |
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| 2019-03-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) - Written plan/Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported that on 3/19/2019, a preschool child needed to go to the bathroom. However, staff 1 was alone in the preschool classroom with 15 preschool children during naptime and was not able to leave the room. At approximately 12:55p.m., staff 1 attempted to contact staff 2 for assistance. Staff 1 did not obtain direction from staff 2 until approximately 1:20p.m., who then told staff 1 to send the child to the toddler room. During that time period, the child was in distress due to needing to go to the bathroom and not having a bathroom readily available to meet his individual needs. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written and posted plan of daily activities and routines has been created which include accommodations for individual children, development of skills, as well as social competence and self-esteem. Choice of activities is offered for all items scheduled. See attachment "PK3sched." Walkie talkies have been purchased and are in use in the classrooms, as per SOP CC1 and SOP CC2, which are attached. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The seat in the back of one of the school buses used for transportation had exposed foam. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The small seat tear was immediately repaired. Each vehicle will have a pre-trip and post-trip inspection completed anytime a vehicle is used. Vehicle drivers will have access to the materials needed to make any repairs immediately prior to bus use. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1-4 had either no child service reports on file or outdated child service reports. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's 1-4's service reports were completed 3/1/2019, reviewed and signed by the parent and provided to DHS. Child service reports or other DHS approved form will be completed within the DHS required timeframe and reviewed with the parent. The parents will be provided a copy of the signed form. The signed, dated form will be maintained in the child's file. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1's proof of education was at the corporate office, but not at the employee's home site. The proof of education was provided to DHS on 3/1/2019. A staff file including; child care experience, education and training, must be at the facility prior to the employee working with children. Staff will not be permitted to begin until their file has been reviewed for completion. |
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| 2018-08-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 8/17/2018, it was determined that Staff 1 hit Child 1 in the back of the head on 8/15/2018. Correction Required: Methods for positive redirection will be incorporated into the existing behavioral policy. This updated policy will be sent to the OCDEL certification representative prior to implementation. The updated behavioral policy will be addressed at a staff meeting and all staff will sign stating they understand and will adhere to this policy. The facility directors will subsequently meet with staff in the classroom and review and practice positive ways to give redirection. The behavioral policy will also be reviewed with new hires and annually with all staff. All staff will continue to sign that they understand and will adhere to the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ncident was self-reported to DHS inspector Matthew Spencer and child line (see email confirmation attachment #2). See attached Positive Guidance Policy for DHS Approval. Upon approval, a meeting will be held with all staff where the Positive Guidance Policy will be reviewed and signed by all staff including cook, which is the position held by staff 1. Each new hire will have the policy reviewed and signed during New Staff Orientation upon hire and then annually thereafter. Upon DHS policy approval, the Child Care Directors, will begin hands-on coaching and mentoring each classroom, modeling and practicing positive redirection. This follow-up coaching will be signed off by the Director and Staff person on the previously signed policy. Staff that are discovered to use any form of physical punishment with children will be removed from the classroom and immediately terminated. The facility will not use any form of physical punishment as a means of discipline. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a facility evacuation on 8/15/2018, child 1, a preschool child, was left behind in the preschool classroom by staff 1 and 2 for approximately 5 minutes before staff realized she was missing and went back into the building to obtain her. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each classroom and teacher within the classroom, has an assigned care group for which they are responsible at all times, indoors and outdoors. Staff have pictures of each child on their lanyard on their person when they are in care. Hourly checks are performed on the DHS approved Supervision Checklist. The Supervision Policy is reviewed and signed upon hire and then monthly at staff meetings. On August 15th, 20178, the Supervision Policy was reviewed and signed by all staff. Outdoor play space is included as a part of the facility premises. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.113(a)(1) - General Health and Safety/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a facility evacuation on 8/15/2018, child 1, a preschool child, was left behind in the preschool classroom by staff 1 and 2 for approximately 5 minutes before staff realized she was missing and went back into the building to obtain her. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The Child Care Directors and the Associate Child Care Director shall attend an existing provider orientation at the Northeast Regional Scranton State Office Building on 11/7/2018. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Incident was self-reported to DHS inspector and child line (see email confirmation attachment). Each classroom and teacher within the classroom, has an assigned group for which they are responsible. Staff have pictures of each child on their lanyard on their person when they are in care. Hourly checks are performed on the DHS approved Supervision Checklist by administrative staff. The Supervision Policy is reviewed and signed upon hire and then monthly at staff meetings. On August 15, 2018, the Supervision Policy was reviewed and signed by all staff. All Child Care Directors and Assistant Directors will have attended an Existing Provider Orientation by 11/7/2018, they were all registered by 9/26/2018. |
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| 2018-08-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/2018, Staff 1 grabbed Child 1 by the collar of his shirt after the child was hitting the staff. This information was a self-reported complaint. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Directors shall do a check on each classroom on a daily basis for a period of 3 months. The checks will focus on staff interactions with children. Each check will be documented on a DHS approved form. The forms will be sent into the Northeast Regional Office on a weekly basis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On August 17, 2018, a daily check form was provided to certification representative for approval. On September 4, 2018, the Child Care Directors began performing and documenting daily classroom checks on an hourly basis. Certification representative confirmed use of the form on September 21, 2018. Child Care Directors will continue performing and documenting checks hourly face-to-face for a minimum of 3 months and send to the DHS Regional Office weekly. Staff that are discovered to use an form of physical punishment with children will be removed from the classroom and immediately terminated. See attached forms from September 4, 2018 forward. (Attachment #3) |
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| 2017-10-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: As per facility director, the facility's air conditioning unit was leaking water in the toddler room on 10/24/2017. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 10/24/2017, the air conditioning unit was shut down and has not been used since that time. On 10/31/2017, the purchase order for repair of the unit was sent to DHS. The part has been ordered and received and a date of repair of 12/1/2017, has been scheduled with vendor. The unit will not be used again as the Toddler Classroom will be moved to a new location prior to warmer weather and the need for a cooling unit. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed a pink and teal Tykes picnic table in the outdoor play area. The pink seat has a crack. Inspector obsered a wooden tall shelf in school age 2 room. The shelf was not stable and is a tipping hazard. 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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy was removed from the playground and discarded prior to inspection completion. The wooden shelf was moved during the inspection and remains in the new location. Furniture will be stabilized by walls or other furniture items moving forward. Additionally, during regular inspections, the playground furniture will be checked for any cracks or damage. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1's fee agreement is not signed by parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreement has been clearly signed by the parent where she previously crossed out her name. Redundancy checks will be completed on all paperwork during the enrollment process. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 - DOB - 9/20/15 DOE - 10/24/16, child 2 - DOB 6/6/14 DOE - 5/4/16 and child 3 - DOB - 12/19/12 DOE - 12/2/16 do not have 6 month updated child service reports on file. CHild 1 has a child service report on file dated 3/9/17, child 2 has a child service report on file dated 1/30/17 and child 3 has a child service report on file dated 2/1/17. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Child Service Reports were completed for the above mentioned children and sent to DHS. All Child Service Reports will be completed within 45 days of enrollment. Child Service Reports will then be completed for each child every 6 months for all children enrolled within the Early Childhood Education Program. The Child Service Report is recognized as the only acceptable form of observation for this requirement until the center reaches a Keystone Star 3 status. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 - DOE - 10/24/16 and child 2 - DOE - 5/4/16 updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement were not done within 6 months. The dates for fee agreement and emergency contact form updates for child 1 is 1/28/17 and 9/1/17. The dates for fee agreement and emergency contact form updates for child 2 is 2/22/17 and 9/1/17. Child 3 does not have an updated emergency contact form on file. Child 3's last update was 3/21/17. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forms are being reviewed for revision to simplify dates. Child emergency contact forms and fee agreements will be reviewed with the parents, signed and dated, every 6 months as per DHS regulations. Child 3 has a current emergency contact form on file with the child care center. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(7) - Within 60 days/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 DOE - 10/24/16, did not have a health report on file within 60 days of enrollment. Child 1 has a health report on file dated 2/15/17. Child 1's health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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.A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children will have a health report on file within 60 days of enrollment in child care center. If a child does not have a health report on file within 60 days, they will be suspended from care and not allowed to return until a physician signed health report with immunization is received. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 3 - DOB - 12/19/12, did not receive an updated health report at least every 12 month. The dates on file for child 3's health reports are 4/1/16 and 5/11/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will have health assessments completed in the time frames notes in DHS Regulations; every six months for 1 year olds and then every year for 2-preschool age children. Families that are not in compliance with DHS Regulations will receive a suspension from child care services until their health assessment form is brought current. Documentation of suspension will be indicated in child's file. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 DOH - 6/1/17 did not have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service or at initial employment. Staff 1 did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff 1 has a health assessment on file dated 8/29/17 and a tb screening on file dated 9/13/17. Staff 4 DOH - 8/10/17does not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method conducted at initial employment. Staff 4 has a tb screening on file dated 9/9/15. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had original health assessment but was not in the file. The updated assessment was in the file. In the future all health assessments will be kept on file. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1's health assessment in file does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1's health assessment was completed on the foster care provider form. The staff member's health assessment has since been completed on the required DHS Staff Health Assessment Form. Moving forward, all staff member's health assessments will be completed on the required form. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 does not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written reference letters (non-family) were received for the staff member. Clarification was received that the forms documenting hours worked and ability to work with children, do not count as the reference letters. All new hires will have two written, non-family references in their employee file prior to working with children. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 - DOH - 9/10/14 - does not have an fbi clearance on file. Staff 3 comes into contact with the children when bringing food to the classrooms. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Non-instructional staff coming in direct contact with children will have their FBI Clearance on file. Staff #3 was registered for her FBI Clearance on 10/24/2017 and fingerprinted on 10/28/2017. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: None of the classrooms have the phone number to the neareast fire department lsited. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The signage in the classroom was immediately altered to include the local police, local fire and local ambulance numbers in addition to the other numbers posted. All signage has been replaced. Moving forward, this standard sign will be used in all classrooms and replaced as necessary. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the school age 1 room is missing tweezers and an assortment of adhesive bandages. The first-aid kit in school age 2 room is missing gloves and assortment of adhesive bandages. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were immediately replaced in the first aid kit. Additionally, the first aid kit in the school-age 2 room was removed as another first aid kit was present and complete. Staff will be responsible for regular first aid kit checks to ensure supply compliance. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The metal that covers the baseboard heaters has a hole. Part of the hole is covered leaving a small gap causing a pinching hazard. Inspector observed peeling plaster at the bottom of the wall in school age 1 room. The peeling plaster is located on the wall right below the yellow and blue bulletin baoad. 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hole in the baseboard heater was covered by plexiglass and secured to ensure no pinching hazard. The small area above the baseboard was immediately repaired and patched. Regular walk throughs will be done by Directors to ensure safety compliance with classroom space. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The bathroom on the second floor is missing a handwashing sign for one of the sinks and both the boys and girls bathrooms are missing handwashing signs for one of the sinks in each bathroom. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional handwashing signs were added above all sinks that children and staff use. Regular walk-throughs will occur by Directors to ensure compliance with signage. |
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| 2017-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM, COTS ARE NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD AND USED ONLY BY THE SPECIFIC CHILD. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cot chart was created immediately and posted in the classroom. A current cot chart will be maintained to current enrollment and posted in each classroom. Child Care supervisory staff will verify during walk-throughs of the facility. |
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| 2017-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: IN THE TODDLER ROOM, INSPECTOR OBSERVED A BOTTLE IN THE REFRIDGERATOR THAT IS NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILDS NAME. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diposable bottle was immediately labeled and dated. Upon arrival of the children in child care, toddler teachers will label and date bottle with the childs name and current date. During regular walk-throughs, child care supervisory team members will check for compliance. |
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