Beacon Day Care - Greensburg PA Child Care Center

401 JUNIPER ST , GREENSBURG PA 15601
(724) 691-0381

About the Provider

Description: Our program has been developed to help facilitate the relationship between caregivers and parents by providing them with specific information about our center and our policies and to make their child/children a well rounded and independent kindergartener.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181217
  • Capacity: 37
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a Pack n Play which was not labeled for the infant's use.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New labels for all pack n plays have been posted on the wall above each pack n play. All labels will stay in place and that each child will rest in the appropriately assigned pack n play.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains an initial health report dated more than 60 days after the child's first date of attendance at the facility. Child #1 was in attendance more than 60 days prior to the COVID-19 suspensions.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer in attendance. Going forward, the director and site supervisor will ensure that parents of new enrollments provide an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #3 lacks verification of a current Flu vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
Parent of Child #2 has chosen not to allow their child to receive a new Hepatitis A vaccine. An exemption paper signed by the parent is in child #2 file. Parent of child #3 has chosen not to have their child receive the Flu vaccine. An exemption paper signed by the parent is in child #3 file. Going forward each parent will be given an Exemption form to be completed should they choose to not vaccinate their child. In addition, child vaccination records will be reviewed by the director to ensure they are current.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1, #2 are dated more than 24 months ago. The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #5 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.

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 #1 and #2 will submit updated health assessments. Staff #5 has a current health assessment on file. Going forward, a chart has been implemented including all staff and will be reviewed monthly to ensure health assessments are being completed in the proper time frame.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, observed one unlabeled bottle which had been used to feed an infant.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottles were properly labeled for the child they belonged to. Going forward, the infant room teacher will label all bottles as they are given for the child they belong to. The director will follow up with the teacher to ensure that this practice is being followed.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer attending the daycare. For all new child enrollments, the director will review emergency contact forms with the parent(s) to ensure that all areas are completed properly.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 and #9 each contains two written, non-family references dated after the staff person's first date of employment at the facility.

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.)
Both staff have the required references on file. Going forward, the director and site supervisor will have written references on file prior to a staff's start date.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #6 contain mandated reporter training that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months.

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.)
Staff person #3, #4 and #6 have current mandated reporter training on file.Going forward, staff files will be reviewed monthly to ensure mandated reporter is done within the time frame allotted.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an inaccessible spray bottle of unknown liquid in the toddler room. Staff identified the liquid as bleach water.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottle has been appropriately labeled by the director. Going forward, staff have been instructed to make sure all bottles are labeled.
2019-12-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed accessible stickers below the window in the infant room which have a diameter of less than 1 inch.

Correction Required: 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.)
The stickers were removed. In the future, objects and toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch will not be accessible to children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2019-12-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 infants sleeping in Pack n Plays with thick blankets covering their torsos.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blankets were removed from the Pack n Plays. Acting supervisor will periodically monitor the infant room for safety issues, including blankets in the Pack n Plays. A reminder will be posted that only pacifiers nd light blankets are permitted in Pack n Plays used by infants.
2019-12-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed two accessible electrical outlets in an extension cord in the young toddler room.

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.)
Outlet covers were placed in the uncovered outlets. In the future, teachers as well as management will check outlet daily to ensure the outlets have outlet covers.
2019-12-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an accessible bottle of Vicks Vapo Rub labeled "keep out of reach of children' in a backpack located in a low cubby in the hallway.

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.)
The container of Vicks was made inaccessible. An email was sent to the parents of all enrolled children to remind them that anything labeled "keep out of the reach of children' should not be sent into the facility. All items labeled 'keep out of the reach of children' will be made inaccessible.
2019-12-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an area of peeling paint in the young toddler room on the inside wall.

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.)
The paint was repaired. In the future, surfaces will be monitored and peeling or damaged paint will be repaired so that the facility is free from damaged paint or plaster.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic pretend food toys in the toddler room with bite and chew marks. Observed foam blocks in the toddler room with bite marks and missing chunks of foam.

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. 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.)
pretend food and form blocks with chew marks were immediately thrown away. Going forward, teachers in each class room will monitor items to ensure that there are no chew marks or broken pieces and immediately disregard if marks are found.

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