Description: In our learning academy every child is engaged in an activity that not only stimulates learning but it also stimulates fun. Whether it's reading a book, playing a game, working in a learning center, or improving skills on the playground, we make early childhood development interesting and engaging. We provide safe, warm and supportive development for every child. We help them learn through out exploration and discovery. We support families through out the development of a strong partnership, sense of community and mutual respect. Our certified and experienced staff will genuinely apply strategies to enable child's ability to master skills at his/her own pace. Teachers take the time to help everyone discover a fascinating world of play and learning. We help prepare children for kindergarten, through activities that help them learn language, math, science, dexterity, expression, imagination and social skills.
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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| 2020-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #4 did not document the names of the persons designated to pick up their child in the event of an emergency. In addition, child # 1 and 2 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required names and address shall be documented on both the agreement forms and emergency contact forms for the children listed. In the future, all forms shall be reviewed to ensure that all forms has all required information documented as required per regulations. |
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| 2020-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child #2-4 did not have current influenza immunization documented in their record and/or letters of exemptions documented in their records. 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of all children listed shall be asked to provide proof of influenza immunization and/or letters for reason of exemption which shall be documented in all of their records. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 2 did not have the enrolling parents work address and phone number documented on their child's emergency contact form. In addition, child # 1 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child # 2 and # 3 shall provide missing information from their childrens emergency contact forms. In the future, all enrolled children including child # 2 and # 3 shall have all required information including address of release person and employment information for parent documented on their emergency contact forms. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 (hired 2/21/19) did not have an FBI clearance and/or receipt that she is in the process of getting it documented in her record. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1- 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. Facility Person #1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 shall be removed from care with children until she has completed the process of obtaining her FBI clearance and the proof is documented in her record. In the future, all staff shall have all required clearances and/or documents in their record as required per CPSL. |
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| 2018-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 2/2/18, INFANTS WERE OBSERVED ASLEEP IN PACK N PLAYS THAT WERE NOT AT LEAST 2 FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CRIBS WERE MOVED TO ENSURE AT LEAST 2 FT OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES WHEN CHILDREN ARE ASLEEP. STAFF WERE RETRAINED ON PROPER NAP TIME PROCEDURES. STAFF WERE INSTRUCTED THAT AT LEAST 2 FT OF SPACE AS REQUIRED ON THREE SIDES OF A BED, COT, CRIB OR OTHER REST EQUIPMENT WHILE THE EQUIPMENT IS IN USE. |
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| 2018-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 2/2/18, AN ACCIDENT/INJURY FILE CONTAINING RECORDS OF CHILD ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND ILLNESS WAS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THREE COPIES SHALL BE MADE OF ACCIDENT, INJURY AND ILLNESS REPORTS. THE ORIGIANL COPY SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE PARENT ON THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT. THE SECOND COPY SHALL BE RETAINED AT THE FACILITY IN AN ACCIDENT BINDER. THE THIRD COPY OF THE REPORT SHALL BE RETAINED AND FILED IIN THE CHILD'S FILE. |
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| 2018-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 2/2/18, DURNIG RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FBI CLEARANCE BELONGING TO STAFF #1 CONTAINS CHARGES WITH UNREPORTED DISPOSITIONS AND THE FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF REQUEST FOR DISPOSTION CHARGES. A DISPOSITION FOR EACH CRIME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ACCESS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE (CPS) LAW AND 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 20. Correction Required: STAFF #1 MUST OBTAIN DISPOSITION OF CHARGES WITHIN 30 DAYS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. STAFF #1 MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL DISPOSITION IS OBTAINED AND SUITABLILITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IS DETERMINED. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL OBTAIN DISPOSITION OF CHARGES WITHIN 30 DAYS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. SHE WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL DISPOSITIOIN AND SUITABILITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IS DETERMINED. |
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| 2017-09-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/14/17, CHILD #1 WAS OBSERVED ASLEEP IN A PACK N PLAY WITH A BOTTLE. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WERE IMMMEDIATELY TRAINED ON MEALS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THEY FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT NEITHER AN INFANT NOR A TODDLER IS PERMITTED TO SLEEP WITH A BOTTLE. OLDER INFANTS WILL DRINK THEIR BOTTLE AT THE TABLES OR IN A HIGH CHAIR THAN PLACED IN PACK N PLAY TO SLEEP. |
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| 2017-09-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/14/17, THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1 (HIRED 8/23/17) DID NOT CONTAIN TWO REFERENCE LETTERS. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN TWO WRITTEN LETTERS OF REFERENCE FOR STAFF #1. DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF RECORDS INCLUDE 2 LETTERS OF REFERENCE UPON HIRE. |
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| 2017-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, THE FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2017-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, THE FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2017-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. 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.A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO INITIAL EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 24 MONTHS THEREAFTER. |
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| 2017-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, THE FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2017-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED AN INCOMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE, STAFF #2 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A COURT DATE FOR PENDING CHARGES. Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 DID NOT SUPPLY PROPER DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR HER CLEARANCES. EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 16, 2017 STAFF #1 WAS REMOVED FROM POSITION, SHE WILL BE ABLE TO RETURN PENDING SUBMISSION OF THE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION. ALL FILES WILL HAVE REQUIRED CLEARANCES WITHIN 90 DAYS OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2017-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TOILET FIXTURES BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE PRESCHOOL BATHROOM AND THE TOILET IN THE TODDLER BATHROOM WERE RUSTY. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE TOILET FIXTURES WILL BE REPLACED, PERIODIC CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. |
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No star is deserved!!! Maybe 4/5 back in ‘2017’ If we’re talking CURRENT ‘6/2019’ > The teachers drop like flies it’s quite disturbing. No one has to yet to stay, EXCEPT 1 teacher. No one communicates when your child’s teacher is no longer employed. You find out as you go in 1 morning and there’s a complete new face. They are EXTREMELY short staffed and have been for quite tooo long. Numerous incidents and children are not being supervised due to lack of teachers. All of a sudden there’s a ‘FREE Prek enrollment’ poster hanging on their building. Many children who were enrolled back in ‘2017’ are no longer there... That clearly says ALOT.
One great thing I can say is that they teach 123’s, ABC’s, and 123’s in Spanish and it actually sticks with the child.
The level of unprofessionalism at this facility is disgusting. I enrolled my two children on 08/17/2018
And they were pulled from the center today 08/21/18
That's one and a half day of care.
On Monday when I picked my children up I was told by my daughter that she or her brother were not offered anything to drink. I said to her what do you mean?! She said that when they were eating lunch she asked for a cup of water and the staff never brought it to her. She then stated that when they were laying down for naptime the two staff were cursing and talking about grown up stuff (her words).
So I immediately call the facility but they were already gone for the day. When I dropped them off the director was not there to discuss the concerns.
So I called once I got to work and spoke with a woman that identified herself as the director and she said Ellen was not need that she could assist. Excuse my ignorance because I cannot spell her name but she has a thick accent. I expressed to her my concerns and she immediately became defensive and said that her staff would never curse and she trusts them to do their job. Then she says and as far as the water goes, there is a water fountain next to the bathroom, if they were thirsty they could have drink from the fountain. So I asked her did she show them the fountain and let them know its always available? She said and I quote "it's common sense".
I said ok wow. I let her know their last day would be Friday and she said there is no need to wait you can come and get them now. So I left work at 12:30 to get them because now my frustration level has risen to 1,000. I get there and the children were laying down for nap and she said when we got off the phone I showed your daughter where the fountain is if she is thirsty. .. i said well its probably a little too late. My daughter said that is not at all what happened. She stated the woman with the accent came to her and her brother while they were at the table eating lunch and said I got a call from your mom that your complaining about something to drink and my daughter said yes. And the woman said did you ask and my daughter said yes. My daughter then says that the woman asked did you see the water fountain right there and my daughter said yes but I tried and it wasn't working. My son replied no that he didn't see it and she said to him verbatim "stop lying to me" he said "I'm not lying" and she said you are making up stories. So she says come ever let me show you how to work the fountain. My daughter said when she first tried to show them it was working, the lady had to open the fountain used a screw driver and out it back and it was working. So when I asked her why she felt the need to approach my children in and intimidate them and call them a liar to there face, she denied the entire encounter. I mean she didn't even acknowledge the conversation or anything. She said and i quote "it never happened". I adv her at that time I would be reporting this incident to office of child development, DHS and whoever else because I feel that my children were neglected while I their care and then the emotional abuse after is unacceptable. And she then tries to spin it on my son and says well your son curses while he was closing a gate. I asked her what did he say because I have never heard him curse and she said "ask him since you trust your kids so much". I felt the need to write this review because I thought after I toured the facility and paid the $75 registration fee my children were in good hands.... boy was I wrong! And I feel horrible that my children after being at one center for most if their life had to endure all of this in 2 days. My children have never been subjected to that kind of intimidation and emotional abuse.
*****UPDATE
08/22/18
I CALLED THE CENTER AT 1:17 PM AND REQUESTED TO SPEAK TO ELLEN OR THE OWNER AND THE WOMAN WITH THE HEAVY ACCENT IDENTIFIED HERSELF AS THE OWNER. SO I ASKED HER HER FIRST AND LAST NAME AND SHE REFSD AND HUNG UP IN MY EAR!