Amazing Kidz Child Care Center - Reading PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 started at the facility on 11/15/18 and did not obtain a National Sex Offender Registry clearance by 7/1/20; she didn't obtain it until 8/19/20. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 1/13/20, and did not obtain a National Sex Offender Registry clearance until 2/18/20; there is no proof that she applied for the clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 1/21/20, and did not obtain a NSOR clearance until 1/27/20; there is no proof that she applied for the clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #4 started at the facility on 1/30/20 and did not obtain a NSOR clearance until 2/7/20; there is no proof that she applied for the clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #5 started at the facility on 2/15/20 , and did not obtain a NSOR clearance until 8/19/20; there is no proof that she applied for the clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #6 started at the facility on 1/24/20, and did not obtain a NSOR clearance until 2/24/20; there is no proof that she applied for the clearance prior to starting 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.

Noncompliance Area: There are two water stained ceilings in the 4 year old room

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.

Noncompliance Area: There are several exposed bolts accessible to the children in the outdoor play space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #2, 3, & 5 are missing the amount of fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 & 10 are missing the services to be provided to the family and child.

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).

Noncompliance Area: Child #8 is missing the child's date of admission.

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #8 is missing the physician's telephone number and address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 are missing the parents work addresses and telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 3, 7 & 10 are missing the addresses 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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing an updated health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have proof of mandated reporter training, date of hire 9/5/19. Facility person #2 does not have proof of request for the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, date of hire 12/6/19. Facility person #3 does not have proof of mandated reporter training, date of hire 8/15/19. Facility person #4 does not have proof of mandated reporter training, date of hire 6/2/19. Facility person #5 does not have proof of mandated reporter training, date of hire 8/20/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 12.20.19 a complaint investigation was conducted. Inspector observed staff 1 and 2 transporting children 1, 2 and 3 on the facility van. Inspector did not observe staff using booster seats. When van returned to the facility, inspector questioned staff 1 and 2 if booster seats were used. Staff 2 admitted booster seats were not used. Staff were unaware that children 1, 2 and 3 needed booster seats. Children 1, 2 and 3 are all under the age of 7 years old.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.

Noncompliance Area: On 12.20.19 a complaint investigation was conducted. Inspector observed staff 1 and 2 transporting children 1, 2 and 3 on the facility van. Inspector did not observe staff using booster seats. When van returned to the facility, inspector questioned staff 1 and 2 if booster seats were used. Staff 2 admitted booster seats were not used. Staff were unaware that children 1, 2 and 3 needed booster seats. Children 1, 2 and 3 are all under the age of 7 years old.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: On 12.20.19 a complaint investigation was conducted. Inspector observed staff 4 in the office when inspector entered the building. Staff 4 took inspector into the classroom and inspector observed staff 1 and staff 2 on one half of the room with 16 young toddlers and older toddlers (7 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers) inspector observed 6 infants with staff 3.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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 required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit on 8/8/19, Staff #1 was observed to arrive at the facility at 10:18 a.m. driving a van occupied by 1 infant, 1 young toddler and 1 preschool-aged child, and no other adults were present in the vehicle.

Correction Required: The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.