Bangor Pre-school - Bangor PA Child Care Center

221 S 4TH ST , BANGOR PA 18013
(610) 588-1665

About the Provider

Description: Established in 1969, it has been our philosophy to guide and facilitate learning by creating a classroom environment for all ages. Each room provides a stimulating and challenging atmosphere in which children grow socially, emotionally, physically, creatively, and intellectually at there own pace. By using developmentally appropriate curriculum, we will build foundations for literacy, numeric and critical thinking; promote positive attitudes that relate to future school success; and enhance knowledge appropriate to young children. Staff training in an ongoing way of life here at Bangor Child Care Center so you will find new ways of learning within the classrooms on a regular basis.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00170761
  • Capacity: 88
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Pen Argyl Area - 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
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/18/2019, Staff #1 and Staff #2 both had current clearances on file. However, the FBI clearance for Staff #1 was dated 6/27/2019. The previous FBI clearance for Staff #1 was dated 2/25/2014. Staff #2 renewed her FBI, state police and child abuse clearances in July and August 2019. All three of these previous clearances for Staff #2 were more than 5 years old when they were renewed.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All clearances for staff must be updated within every 5 years as required by the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will check clearances for all current staff at least once every 6 months to ensure that none of the staff clearances are more than 5 years old.
2018-12-20 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/2018, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 12/15/2016.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has a health assessment scheduled for 12/31/2018. In the future, all staff will have health assessments conducted at least every 24 months thereafter the initial employment health assessment.
2018-12-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/2018, the child abuse clearance that was on file for Staff #1 was a volunteer clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff clearances cannot be volunteer clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An employment child abuse clearance was immediately requested for Staff #1. Proof of this request was placed in the file. This clearance will be placed in the file for Staff #1 once it is received. In the future, the clearances for all staff will be checked to ensure that they are not volunteer clearances.
2018-12-20 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/2018, the hot water temperature for the sink in the school age classroom measured 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water temperature in the school age classroom was turned down to less than 110 F. It will remain turned down to ensure that it does not exceed 110 F.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Three of the rest mats in the Older Toddler classroom had cracks in the plastic leaving rough edges exposed.

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.)
Provider purchased new cots. The cracked cots were thrown away. *See Amazon purchase order on attachment.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for Child #1, a Young Toddler is dated 4/10/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health report will be obtained for Child #1. In the future, updated health reports will be obtained at least every 6 months for all infants and young toddlers enrolled at the facility.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 began working with children at the facility on 9/25/2017. The FBI clearance on file is dated 10/2/2017. There isn't any proof on file that Staff #1 was fingerprinted on or before 9/25/2017. Staff #2 began employment on 2/14/2017, but did not complete the mandated reporter training until 6/27/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all newly hired staff will have proof of all three clearance requests on file (FBI fingerprinted, child abuse and state police) prior to working with children at the facility as required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). All newly hired staff will also complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire as required by the CPSL.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working as the two staff in the young toddler classroom. Staff #2 and Staff #3 currently qualify as aides.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff members are enrolled in GED programs. Staff #2 now works in a room with an AGS. Staff #3 now has a coworker in her classroom whom is also an AGS.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Ten children were observed in both the Pre K 3 and 4 classroom and in the Transitional 3 classroom. Both of these classrooms have a measured capacity for seven children.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider transitioned 6 children into other classrooms. The parents received transition letters on 12/26/2017. No more than 7 children will be allowed in each classroom at the same time.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the Pre K bathroom measured 122 F. The hot water temperature in the kitchen used by children measured 132 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water temperature for both sinks was turned down to less than 110 F. In the future, the hot water temperature in all areas accessible to children will be checked weekly and addressed as needed.
2017-12-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen near the back of the Pre K 3 and 4 classroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider had the room re-painted on 12/22/2017. Then, paneling went up 32 inches on every wall in the room on 12/27/17. New baseboard trim will be installed by 12/29/17. Monthly checks will be made by the Director using a safety checklist that covers all areas of the facility.
2017-01-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files 4, 8 and 10 were missing complete health insurance inforrmation.

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.)
Provider will request and obtain from the listed families documentation of health insurance information and the facility will keep this documentation in the children's files at all times. In the future the provider will obtain and maintain documentation in the children's files of health insurance information on all enrolled children at all times.
2017-01-06 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files 3, 5, 6, and 9 emergenc contact and agreement forms have not been updated since June 2016. Child file 1 emergency contact and agreement form has not been updated since February 2016.

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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the listed children's emergency contact and agreement forms and will keep copies of these updates in the children's files at all times. Provider will ensure in the future all children's emergency contact and agreement forms are updated every 6 month period and copies of these updates will be maintained in the children's files at all times.
2017-01-06 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file 1 had an enrollment date of 2/22/16, child file 5 had an enrollment date of 6/1/16 (only contained an immunization record), child file 8 had an enrollment date of 8/29/16, child file 9 had an enrollment date of 6/8/16, child file 10 had a date of enrollment of 8/22/16 and the files did not contain an initial health report or immunization.

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 child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request and obtain from the listed families health reports and immunization records as appropriate and will keep this documentation in the children's files at all times. Provider will ensure in the future all enrolled children have a health report and immunization record in their file within 60 days of enrollment and will ensure all children's health reports and immunization records are updated as appropriate per age and all copies will be kept in the children's files at all times.
2017-01-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file 6 has not had an updated health report or immuniztion in the file since 8/31/15. Child file 7 had a current health report and immunization in the file but did not contain one from 2015.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request and obtain from the listed families health reports and immunization records as appropriate and will keep this documentation in the children's files at all times. Provider will ensure in the future all enrolled children have a health report and immunization record in their file within 60 days of enrollment and will ensure all children's health reports and immunization records are updated as appropriate per age and all copies will be kept in the children's files at all times.

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