Bumblebee Preschool - Hazleton PA Child Care Center

101 W BROAD ST , HAZLETON PA 18201
(570) 501-0660

About the Provider

Description: BUMBLEBEE PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in HAZLETON PA, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183627
  • Capacity: 20
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Hazleton Area - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11
  • District Office Phone: (570) 704-5333 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Toy chest in the play room was observed to have a broken lid, causing rough edges and pinch points.

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 removed the broken lid from child care. Provider will ensure that all toys and equipment is safe and free from visible hazards.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Children # 1 and # 2 do not contain Child Service Reports completed every 6 months. Child # 1 began at facility on 2/20/19, there is not a Child Service Report in file. Child # 3 had a Child Service Report completed on 7/15/19, this was the only one in file, child began at facility on 10/24/18.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File for Child # 2 has a current Child Service Report in file. Provider will complete and undated Child Service Report for Child # 1. Provider will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed every 6-months.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain name, address and telephone number of 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.)
Provider will have parent update the Emergency Contact Form with physician's information. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 3 did not contain health insurance policy number.

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 have parent update the Emergency Contact Form with health insurance policy number. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain the address and telephone number for release persons.

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.)
Provider will have parent update the Emergency Contact Form with address and telephone number of release persons. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and updated.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 1, who is a young toddler did not contain a health assessment updated every 6 months Last health assessment is dated 2/26/19.

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.)
Parent will provide an updated health assessment for file. Provider will ensure that a health assessment for infants and young toddlers is updated every 6 months.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Diaper cream was located in a drawer accessible to children in the Infant Room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the diaper cream to a location inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all medications are in an area inaccessible to children.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Children # 1 and # 2 did not have Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreements reviewed and updated every 6-months. Last update for Child # 1 was dated 2/20/19. Updates for Child # 2 were dated 10/9/18 and 7/5/19.

Correction Required: A 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.)
File for Child # 1 needs parent to review and update the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement. Child # 2 has an updated Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement. Provider will ensure that these forms are reviewed and updated every 6-months.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent update the Emergency Contact Form with parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection it was observed that the Exit sign were not lit and the kitchen fire extinguisher was inoperable.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will have exiting lighting fixed and have the kitchen fire extinguisher serviced. Provider will ensure that all fire safety regulations are followed.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility has 2 staff persons and neither of them are competence in First-aid.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will schedule a Pediatric First-aid/CPR for all staff persons. Provider will ensure that at least one staff person is competent in first-aid practices.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain updated clearances. State Police clearance expired 10/16/18, Child Abuse expired 10/11/18 and FBI expired 12/5/18.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will obtain all three updated clearances. Staff # 1 will not work in child care until all three clearances have been obtained. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed and all files are complete and up to date.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) - Inaccessible to children/Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the Infant Room was missing scissors and was observed on a low shelf, accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added scissors to the Infant Room first-aid kit and moved it to a location inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all facility first-aid kits contain all required items and is in an area inaccessible to children.
2018-09-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed under the changing table in the bath room, accessible to children. Rubber gloves were observed on the counter in the bathroom, accessible to children.

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.)
Provider moved the plastic bags and rubber gloves to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all items hazardous to children are made inaccessible.
2018-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged and the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the Fee Agreement with fee to be charged and date on which fee is to be paid and review with parents. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date.

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