Ben Franklin Early Learning Center - New Castle PA Child Care Center

815 CUNNINGHAM AVE , NEW CASTLE PA 16101
(724) 658-7671

About the Provider

Description: Head Start is a free federal program for preschool children ages 3-5 from low income families.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180464
  • Capacity: 351
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3
  • District Office Phone: (724) 285-9431 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #3 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the people to who the child may be released to.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of Child #1 and Child #3 will add the addresses to the Emergency Contact form for, the people to who the child may be released to. Moving forward, we will not except the Emergency Contact Form unless all parts are completely filled out.
2020-06-01 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained immunization records that were lacking the annual flu shot.

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.)
The parent of child #2 will be signing a waiver. The parent of child #1 has stated that the child has a doctor's appointment on 10/6/2020. Moving forward, we will not except a child's physical unless is has the completed vaccines and if desired, a signed flu waiver.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Room 119 foam blocks with bite marks in them were observed.

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.)
Foam blocks were removed from the classroom. Moving forward, foam materials will not be purchased/accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The cots in Room 119 were numbered but their was no list to show which child had which cot.

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.)
Room 119 created a cot listed to show which child had which cot. Moving forward, all classrooms will have their cots properly numbers/labeled with a cot list stating which cot belongs to which child. All rest equipment will only be used by a specific child, indicated by the cots list.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #9 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission was added to the child #9's agreement. A new agreement will be completed at a Home Visit on 7/17/19. Moving Forward, all agreements will have the child's date of admission added to the form along with all sections to be considered complete.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #6 all contain original agreement forms.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families received the original agreement and the facility now has the copy for child #2, #3,#4,and #6. Moving forward, all families will receive the original agreement and our child's file will hold the copy of the agreement.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The File for Child #2 and #10 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance information.

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.)
Insurance information was received from child #10. Facility is working with the family of child #2 to obtain their insurance information. Moving forward, all emergency contact forms must have all sections of form completed. Emergency contact form will not be accepted unless Insurance information is added, along with the rest of the form completely filled in.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #2 and #10 contain immunization records that are lacking 1 dose DTAP/DTP/TD, 1 dose of HIB, and 1 dose of Pneumococcal. Child #2 is also lacking 1 dose of MMR and 1 dose of Varicella. Child #1, #4, #5, and #8 are all missing the annual influenza vaccine.

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.)
Facility is receiving updated records and/or a refusal to vaccinate waivers for children lacking shots. Child #1 is no longer enrolled. Child #4 turned in a refusal to vaccinate waiver. Moving forward, we are requiring updated vaccine records with all health assessments turned in or a signed refusal to vaccinate waiver.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The File for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking the statement from the physicians about the staff'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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff #4 will be obtaining a new health assessment, no later than 7/24/2019. Health Assessment will not be accepted if it is lacking the statement from the physician about the staff's suitability to provide child care. Moving forward, all health assessments must have the statement marked from the physician stating that the staff member is suitable to provide child care or, it will not be accepted.
2019-06-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 are all lacking annual emergency plan training. The file for Staff #2 was lacking initial emergency plan training within 7 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is a training schedule on 7/23/2019, for all staff in need of an updated/annual emergency plan training. Moving forward, the emergency plan training will be held at all initial employment. An annual emergency plan training will now be scheduled annually to ensure that all staff staff in-compliance.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Room 140 there was floam down where the toddlers could access it, this can be broken off into small pieces causing a choking hazard. Room 111 and 117 had foam blocks with teeth marks in them. In Room 113 there were empty bags in an unlocked cabinet.

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.)
In room 140 the floam was removed from the shelves so the children no longer have access to it. The foam blocks in room 111 and 117 have been removed. IN room 113 the empty bags are now locked up in a staff cabinet. Floam will no longer be placed on shelves where young infant/toddlers have access to it. Objects that appear to be less than 1 inch will need to be measured before giving children access to the object. Plastic bags will never be left out and will only be kept in a locked cabinet.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The pack in play in Room 140 was not labeled for individual 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.)
The pack-n-play in room 140 is now labeled for individual use. All rest equipment shall be labeled at all times. When there is a change of children or the classroom receives new students, all rest equipment will be cleaned,and labeled accordingly.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an Emergency Contact form that was lacking the address and phone number of the child's physician.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Contact Form for child #3 now has the address and phone number of the child's physician. At the first home visit all emergency contact forms will be completely filled out before the child starts child care.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2 and 3 contained Emergency Contact Forms that were lacking the address of the individuals designated by the parents 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact forms for child #1,2,3 now have the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. At the first home visit, all Emergency Contact forms will be fully completed with the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, before child starts in child care.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a Health Assessment that was dated more than 12 months ago.

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.)
Child # 1 now has an updated Health Assessment. The child had turned in an updated Health Assessment and it was uploaded on our data base but was not placed in the child's master filer. Once an updated Health Assessment is turned in, the Health Office will upload it in our data base, an e-mail will be sent out to the classroom and FSW and then a copy of the Health Assessment will be placed in the child's master file.

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