Description: For nearly sixty years the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center has provided a solid
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| 2019-12-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a Complaint Inspection on 12/27/2019, it was observed that several of the toilets used by the children throughout the facility were closed off and were not being used at this time due to needing repair. This was observed for all of the toilets in the school age bathroom above the gym, one of the toilets in the girls bathroom near the gym, and one toilet in the Little Learners classroom. 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.) Little Learners bathroom above the gym was fixed on 12/27/2019. Other bathrooms throughout the facility was fixed, school age gym (bathroom) was closed off due to upcoming renovations. |
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| 2019-10-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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 10/22/19 during a complaint investigation it was reported that on 9/11/19, child # 1 fell on the playground and was later taken to the ER. An incident report was not completed. 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.) In the near future I will report all accidents involving children seeking medical attention due to injuries in the child care facility within 24 hours after the incident occurred on pelican care and to parents. |
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| 2019-10-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/19 during a complaint investigation it was reported that on 9/11/19, child # 1 fell on the playground and was later taken to the ER. An incident report was not completed. Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the near future I will report all accidents involving children seeking medical attention due to injuries in the child care facility within 24 hours after the incident occurred on pelican care and to parents. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/9/19, during a complaint investigation it was observed that the Preschool room was missing 4 ceiling tiles and an additional 4 ceiling tiles needed to be changed due to water damage. 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.) Ceiling tiles were damaged due to HVAC malfunction. Air unit was repaired and tiles were replaced. |
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| 2019-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.115(a)(5) - Staff:child ratios while swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/31/19 during a complaint investigation it was observed that lifeguards at the pool were in ratio with the children swimming. Cert. Rep. observed 21 Older School-aged children, grades 5th and 6th, swimming with staff persons # 2 and # 3. Staff # 2 informed Rep. that the lifeguards are in ratio. There were 5 lifeguards on site. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 8/8/19 all School Age Staff were trained in water safety. |
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| 2019-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.115(a)(7)/3270.115(a)(8) - Lifeguard not included in ratio/Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/31/19 during a complaint investigation it was observed that lifeguards at the pool were in ratio with the children swimming. Cert. Rep. observed 21 Older School-aged, grades 5th and 6th, children swimming with staff persons # 2 and # 3. Staff # 2 informed Rep. that the lifeguards are in ratio. There were 5 lifeguards on site. On 7/31/19 during a complaint investigation, through observation and reviewing files it was discovered that staff # 2 , staff # 3 and Staff # 4 were supervising children swimming without having water safety training. 115a-8 Correction Required: When children are swimming, the person certified in lifeguard training may not be included in the staff-child ratio. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members were trained in water safety. Life guards are not being used in ratio in the pool area. |
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| 2019-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/31/19 during a complaint investigation, the Kindergarten room was observed to be out of ratio. Staff # 1 was alone with 20 children. During complaint investigation ratios were not met in the pool area. It was observed that 21 children were swimming with only staff # 2 and # 3 present. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional staff member was assigned to work in the Kindergarten classroom from 8:30-4:30. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fencing around the outside play area was observed to have several exposed bolts. 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 covered all of the exposed bolts on the fence. Provider will ensure that fencing bolts are covered. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Refrigerator in the Preschool Prep Room did not contain a 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.) Provider place an operating thermometer in the refrigerator in the Preschool Prep room. Provider will ensure that all facility refrigerators contain an operating thermometer. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A schedule of daily activities was not posted in the Kindergarten room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post a daily schedule in the Kindergarten Room. Provider will ensure that a daily schedule is posted in each child care space. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for Children # 2 and # 4 did not contain updated Child Service Reports. Last in file for Child # 2 was dated 4/19/17. Last one in file for Child # 4 was dated 9/9/17. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete updated Child Service Reports for Children # 2 and # 4. Provider will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed for children at least every 6-months. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Children # 3 and # 5 did not 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.) Provider updated the Fee Agreement for Children # 3 and # 5 with arrival and departure times. Provider will ensure that forms are complete and up to date. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child # 5 does not include medical 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parent update the Emergency Contact Form with medical insurance policy number. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 3 does not have an updated health assessment. Child is considered a young toddler and a health assessment is required every 6 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for Child # 3. Provider will ensure that files for Infants and Young Toddlers contain health assessments every 6-months. |
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| 2019-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 2 and # 3 do not contain an initial health assessment and TB test. Staff # 1 began child care on 1/16/19 and Staff # 3 began child care on 10/24/18. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment and TB test results for Staff # 2 and # 3. Provider will ensure that an initial health assessment and TB test results are obtained for new staff. |
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