Description: The Bedford United Methodist Preschool/Daycare's mission is to be the FIRST choice for providing high quality, affordable childcare and education in a safe, loving environment that instills Christian values and provides stimulating learning experiences.
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a Little Tykes playhouse with a crack to the left of the door opening in the Preschool 3 Outdoor Play Space. Observed rest mats with exposed foam in the Preschool 4 and 5 Classroom. Observed a small child's table with loose legs in the dramatic play area in the Preschool 4 and 5 Classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Equipment was repaired. Classroom teacher will monitor and report to the office secretary any equipment that needs attention. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Young Toddler, Older Toddler and Preschool 3 Classrooms. 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.) All rest equipment will be labeled for children. Classroom teacher will make sure equipment is labeled. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Young Toddler Classroom lacked an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was placed in refrigerator. Classroom teacher will ensure thermometer remains in refrigerator. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The School-Age Classroom lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Activity schedule was placed in school-age area. Classroom teacher will ensure schedule will remain posted. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present when the child was in the Young Toddler Classroom. Emergency contact information for Child #2 and #3 were not present when they were in the Preschool 4 and 5 Classroom. 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.) Emergency contact information is present in each classroom. Classroom teacher will let office secretary know of any discrepancies. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The School-Age Classroom lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was posted. Classroom teacher will ensure plans are posted. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment which includes 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file is corrected and the office secretary will maintain files using an Excel Spreadsheet to make sure files are complete. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment which includes the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file to be corrected and the office secretary will maintain files using an Excel Spreadsheet to make sure files are complete. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instruction for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Web site dhs.pa.gov and phone number is posted with the day care certificate and will remain on the bulletin board outside the office. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training within 90 days of start. Staff #3 had a start date of 5/18/20. Staff #3 had documentation of mandated reporter training on 3/20/19, but it is not an accepted training by the Department of Human Services. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will get correct mandated reporter training. Staff files will be monitored by office secretary using an Excel Spreadsheet to make sure files are complete. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4, who was designated as a group supervisor. lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. 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 #4 is no longer employed at the facility as of 10/9/20. Staff files will be completed in its entirety. Staff files will be monitored by office secretary using an Excel Spreadsheet to make sure files are complete. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 files will be completed in its entirety. Staff files will be monitored by office secretary using an Excel Spreadsheet to make sure files are complete. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover beside the desk in the Young Toddler Classroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective receptacle cover was replaced. Classroom teachers will monitor and replace covers when receptacles are not in use. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Older Toddler Classroom lacked tape. 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.) Tape was replaced in first-aid kit. Classroom teacher will monitor and notify office secretary on supplies getting low. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the heat registers in the Older Toddler Classroom. Correction Required: 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.) Peeling paint on heat register was repaired. Classroom teacher will monitor room for paint peeling. |
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