Description: ALPHABET EXPRESS CHILD DAY CARE CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in EAST STROUDSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 29 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to CPSL announcement issued 9/18/2018, all staff hired prior to 9/30/2019 are required to have an NSOR verification on file no later than 7/1/20. Staff persons # 1, 2, and 3 were all hired prior to 9/30/2019; the NSOR certificated on file for each staff person are dated 9/10/2020. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have valid NSOR clearances. The director will be sure to get all clearances according to the requirements in the CPSL. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/14/20, during an unannounced inspection, certification rep observed staff person # 1 with a mixed age group including 5 older toddlers and 1 infant causing them to be out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must submit in writing an updated policy to address how ratio will be maintained in the event of staff call offs or emergencies when staff must leave mid shift. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will create an attendance and ratio policy and have it approved. All staff will review and sign off on attendance policy so that staff: child ratio can be maintained at all times. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the certification rep observed a 7 month old child sleeping in an infant swing. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff removed the sleeping infant from the swing. The child woke up when picked up. The facility has rest equipment for that child. Children will not be permitted to sleep in a swing, they will be moved if they fall asleep. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 and # 2 did not have annual fire safety training. The most recent fire safety training for staff person # 1 and # 2 was on 5/11/17. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) The director will schedule fire safety training for staff persons # 1 and # 2. All staff will have fire safety training annually. |
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| 2017-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO PLASTIC-LINED, HANDS-FREE COVERED CAN FOR DISPOSABLE DIAPERS Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A PLASTIC-LINED, HANDS-FREE COVERED CAN WAS PURCHASED & PLACED NEAR THE CHANGING TABLE. IN THE FUTURE, ALL SOILED DIAPERS WILL BE DISCARDED BY PLACING THE DIAPERS INTO THE PLASTIC-LINED, HANDS-FREE COVERED CAN |
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| 2017-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: HOT WATER TEMPRATURE IN THE FIRST BATHROOM IS 115 DEGREES FARENHEIT. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF IN THE FIRST BATHROOM. IN THE FUTURE, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WILL BE CHECKED MONTHLY TO MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT EXCEED 110 DEGREES FARENHEIT IN AREAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN |
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I worked for this provider in three different locations for nearly 10 years. The Director strictly follows the required guidelines for safety and sanitation. The Center has appropriate developmental toys and staff has the credentials to help the children learn. The Director greets parents daily at opening and closing to up-date them on the child's progress. The Center is strict, but loving and safe.
I worked for this provider in three different locations for nearly 10 years. The Director strictly follows the required guidelines for safety and sanitation. The Center has appropriate developmental toys and staff has the credentials to help the children learn. The Director greets parents daily at opening and closing to up-date them on the child's progress. The Center is strict, but loving and safe.
They hurt kids. The co-owner mike was under investigation. They will slap your kid in the head and pull there ears to get them to comply. They constantly yell at them and sit them infront of the tv for hours. The works dont pay attention to them and there are no camaras or observation areas. There is a two way mirror in the front so you cant see on but they can see you.
This place is terrible! I worked there for 2 weeks and they are so mean to the kids! I actually witnessed another worker throw a kid! I quit and called child services but i see that the facility is still open. Don't send your children here!