Description: CALVARY BAPTIST CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in NORRISTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks - 5 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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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| 2020-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 7/14/20 DURING THE ONSITE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE BOTTOM OF THE WOOD "LADDER" ON THE PLATFORM STRUCTURE IN THE PLAYGROUND HAD ROTTING WOOD ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BOTTOM AND A HOLE IN THE GROUND AT THE BASE OF THE LADDER. 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.) THE HOLE WILL BE FILLED AND THE LADDER WILL BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED. WE WILL USE A PLAYGROUND CHECKLIST REGULARLY TO ADDRESS ANY PLAYGROUND DAMAGE. |
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| 2020-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 7/14/20 DURING THE ONSITE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS GOO GONE, A LARGE BOTTLE OF WINDEX AND OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS LABELED KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN IN THE INFANT ROOM IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. IN THE PRE K 3 ROOM THERE WAS A LARGE BOTTLE OF DISH DETERGENT, ANTIBACTIERIAL WIPES AND OTHER TOXICS LABELED KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN IN AN UNLOCKED CLOSET ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WE WILL PUT CHILD LOCKS ON THE CABINET HANDLES AND LOCK THE CLOSET DOOR. WE WILL PUT LABELS ON THE DOOR TO REMIND STAFF TO KEEP THEM LOCKED. |
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| 2020-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 7/14/20 DURING THE ONSITE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WINDOW IN THE PRE K 3 ROOM. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MAINTENANCE WILL REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. THE HOLE IN THE WALL WILL BE REPAIRED. TEACHERS ARE GIVEN A MONTHLY CLASSROOM CHECKLIST TO REPORT DAMAGE IN THE CLASSROOM. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19 observed a torn mat with exposed foam in cozy area in Pre-K 1 room. 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.) Provider will sew the mat. In the future, provider will check that equipment is in good repair on the monthly health and safety checklist. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19, an agreement of child #3 and #5 didn't specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement will specify the child's arrival and departure times. Provider will make sure that all forms are complete. |
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| 2019-03-01 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19, an agreement of child#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 didn't specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released; emergency contact form of child #1 didn't specify release person's name, address and phone number. 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.) Parents will add a designated release persons. Provider will make sure that all forms are complete. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19, first aid kit in Pre-K 2 room didn't contain sterile gauze pads. 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.) Provider will buy sterile gauze pads. In the future, provider will make sure that facility has plenty in stock. It will be reviewed on the monthly checklist. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19, two vinyl tiles on the floor in Pre-K2 room were broken exposing wooden splinters underneath. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will pull out old tiles and replace with new tiles. In the future, provider will check for broken tiles on the monthly health and safety checklist. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19 observed peeling paint on the white base boards in the cozy area of Infant room that was accessible to children. 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.) Provider will sand old paint and repaint. In the future, provider will check for peeling paint on the monthly health and safety checklist. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/1/19 observed rusted two-step ladder near the sink in the bathroom located on the first floor that is used as steps for children's hand washing. 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.) Provider will buy a new step stool. In the future, provider will check for rusted ladder/steps on the monthly health and safety checklist and will replace when needed. |
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| 2018-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.66(a) - General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/1/18, CHILD #1 WAS OBSERVED WITH AN UNKNOWN, PURPLE PILL IN HIS MOUTH BY STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3. STAFF PERSON #2 TOOK CHILD #1 TO THE OFFICE TO SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH THE SITUATION, WHILE STAFF PERSON #3 REMAINED IN THE ROOM. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT CHILDREN WERE NOT CLEARED FROM THE ROOM AND CHILDREN REMAINED IN THE CLASSROOM FOR THE DAY. A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE ROOM (BAGS, CUBBIES, TOY BINS, SHELVES), TO ENSURE THAT ADDITIONAL PILLS WERE NOT PRESENT/ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM, WAS NOT COMPLETED UNTIL THE CHILDREN LAID DOWN FOR REST TIME. IN RESPONE TO OBSERVING CHILD #1 WITH AN UNKNKOWN PILL IN HIS MOUTH, POISON CONTROL WAS CALLED. STAFF PERSON #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT POISON CONTROL ADVISED TO TAKE CHILD TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. STAFF PERSON #1 MADE DECISION TO NOTIFY PARENT NEXT, WAITED FOR PARENT TO ARRIVE AT FACILITY AND THEN PARENT TOOK CHILD #1 TO HOSPITAL AND STAFF PERSON #1 MET THEM THERE Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL CLEANING MATERIALS AND OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS ARE KEPT IN AN AREA OR CONTAINER THAT IS LOCKED OR MADE UNACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. |
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| 2018-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/12/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the following room had a refrigerator, but did not have a thermometer inside the refrigerator- -Pre-K 3 Rm ( corrected) -Infant Rm # 1 -Toddler Room 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.) We put a thermometer in Pre-K 3. Facility owner will ensure that a refrigerator will have a thermometer at all times |
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| 2018-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/12/18, while reviewing children's files, the following agreements were not signed by the Operator Child # 1 ,2, and 5 Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will review all the children's files and make sure her signature is in all of them at all times |
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| 2018-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/12/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 1 did not have health insurance coverage nd policy number information on the emergency contact 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.) We have a copy of the insurance card so we filled in the health insurance coverage and policy number for Child # 1. Facility owner will ensure that all emergency contacts are completed in its entirety at all times |
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| 2018-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/12/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 had a physical done on 9/29/17, but did not have a child health form and immunization record in file 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #3 will be told to bring a physical before child #3 can return. Facility owner will ensure that all children have a current health assessment in file |
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