Description: CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in Lancaster PA, with a maximum capacity of 121 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(d) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that van #1 was missing emergency contact forms for child #2, #3, and #4. These children are transported using this vehicle on a daily or weekly basis. I was observed that van #2 was missing emergency contact forms for child #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9. These children are transported using this vehicle on a daily or weekly basis. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Missing Emergency Contacts were copied and placed in appropriate van folder for children 2, 3, and 4. Children 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 were also placed in the correct van folder. All children, regardless of which van they travel in, will have duplicate copies to secure the safety of the children. An updated Transportation Schedule will also be placed in the each of the two vans. We will check emergency contacts for all children present before beginning transportation daily. |
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| 2020-10-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medication was administered to child #1 on 9/8/2020, but this medication had expired on 8/2020, therefore medication was not stored in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and should not have been administered after the manufacturer's instructed expiration date. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Immediately following inspection, the Administration team contacted families to inform them of expired medication, which was then returned at pick up in the next day. New medication was requested from the family. The administration team will adhere to the following maintenance plan to ensure licensing regulations are being followed: Moving forward all medications present at the school will be audited weekly to ensure there have been no expiration's or need to be replaced. Each medication present will only be kept at the school if in original container, not expired, and has the proper paperwork accompanying. We will ensure each medication has a properly filled out medication log from parent and doctor as needed. We will ensure proper communication to parents on a regular basis to ensure we can effectively notify them of any upcoming steps/action they will need to take to continue the medication being stored and/or administered. |
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| 2020-10-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the facility van, used to transport children, that a spray bottle labeled bleach water was 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.) Following inspection, Bleach bottles were removed from vans permanently. Administration and staff reviewed new policy as follows: Moving forward we will not utilize or keep the bleach solution in the van when children are present. We will have children enter the pre sanitized van in the morning, exit to elementary, return to Chesterbrook and immediately sanitize the van before putting children in again. The person sanitizing will enter the building, get bleach bottle, sanitize van, then return it to the building where it can be properly stored and locked. We will also be incorporating a daily van checklist to ensure all other necessary items and areas follow licensing regulations. |
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| 2020-10-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler outdoor play space that yellow jackets had made a hive in the side of the building along the hose of the outdoor AC unit creating a visible hazard. Actions taken on plan of correction from inspection dated 9/21/2020, did not correct the issue. It was observed that the front of the van used by children contained garbage and was not kept clean. 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.) Part 1: The area of concern was treated by exterminator with a two day treatment which seemed to resolve the issue when initially sited during previous visit. Immediately following this citation we reached out to Truly Nolan once again to treat the area. We will continue to utilize playground safety checklist daily to monitor the return of bees and immediately reach out to our provider if needed. Part 2: Immediately following inspection, vans were cleaned to ensure no trash was present for the remainder of van runs that day. Moving forward we will ensure all vans being utilized are clean and free of trash, clutter or other debris. We will ensure this is monitored daily utilizing our van checklist. |
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| 2020-09-21 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) - Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the one year old room that a staff person changed a child's diaper and did not take the child to the sink to wash their hands with soap and water after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mangagement reviewed handwashing procedures with all staff, particularly in the one year old class and staff. A checklist of proper handwashing and diapering procedures will be administered to all staff who work in diapering classrooms. Observation sheets, when completed, will be kept in staff files with observation notes by Mgmt. Weekly reminders will be given to staff to follow correct guidelines. |
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| 2020-09-21 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room that a lunch box contained potentially hazardous food that required refrigeration but was not being refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After discovering the lunch bag with ice pack and "Lunchable" box, Mgmt removed the lunch bag from the classroom and placed in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Mgmt will review with all staff that perishable food items must be refrigerated upon child's arrival at school if a lunch bag is brought. Staff will be reminded weekly in the "Weekly Memo" by Mgmt of this standard. |
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| 2020-09-21 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler outdoor play space that yellow jackets had made a hive in the side of the building along the hose of the outdoor AC unit creating a visible hazard. Violation was not corrected as of 10/20/2020. 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.) After State representative noticed the bee's nest in the air conditioner pipe, mgmt sprayed bee spray in the pipe that day. Mgmt will conduct Playground Checks weeky to maintain the safe environment of the playground. On Friday, September 25th for the safety of the children, we had Western Pest Service come and spray the nest with professional treatment. |
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| 2020-08-03 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler room that staff person #1 diapered a child, carried that child from the changing table and placed them on their cot, walked back to the changing table, and began diapering another child. Staff person #1 did not wash their hands in between diapering and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The "Safe and Healthy Diapering" procedure will be reviewed with staff in citation. The procedural steps include the washing of staff and children's hands after diaper changes. Staff person will sign off on the training review with signature and date. Mgmt will review the procedure step by step. Mgmt will maintain the procedural process by observing Toddler room staff during daily walks in the school. |
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| 2020-06-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one of the refrigerators, located in the facility's kitchenette, was being used to store food for the children in care but did not contain an operable 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.) The refrigerator in question has a thermometer inside to read the appropriate temperature for food storage. The new thermometer was installed on June 30, 2020. The temperature will be monitored weekly through July 31st, 2020 and then monthly by the 15th of each month, thus checking that each refrigerator has a thermometer. |
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| 2020-06-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the window in the toddler room was open but did not contain a screen. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Screen in window was repaired on 7/3/2020 and window screens were added to the monthly facilities checklist to ensure ongoing compliance. In a staff memo dated July 1st , staff were instructed to let Principal know of any repairs needed in the facility in writing. |
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| 2020-06-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the surface of the doors leading from the toddler/infant outdoor play space back into the facility had rusted sharp areas on the bottom edges of the doors which caused a visible hazard and are accessible to children in the outdoor play space. 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.) Duct tape was temporarily placed along the edges of the doors leading to the infant/toddler playground to cover the sharp edges that are a visible hazard. The doors are scheduled to be replaced. The new doors will be installed and painted. We will follow the manufacturers suggestions for maintenance. |
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| 2020-02-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the shelves accessible to children in the school age and the preschool intermediate rooms were dusty and needed to be cleaned. 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.) Intermediates and School Age classrooms were cleaned. All shelves and tops of furniture was the focus. Management will inspect all classrooms during weekly monitoring in adherence to the policy in question. |
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| 2020-02-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the negative sanction letter, notifying parents of the current status of the facility's certificate of compliance, was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) During the last monitoring visit, it was unclear to whether or not keep the "revocation letter" in the "parent folder", Principal was asked to remove all old plans of corrections out of the folder. Principal placed the "revocation letter" back in the folder immediately. Management will keep the "revocation letter" inside the "parent folder" until told to remove by DHS staff. |
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| 2020-02-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler Beginner B room that hand wipes indicating "keep out of reach of children", were 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.) Hand wipes were removed during monitoring visit. Management reminded all staff of the toxin policy. All toxins need to be out of reach of children and locked in cabinet. Management will inspect all classrooms weekly for adherence to the policy. |
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| 2020-02-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room that the paint behind the garbage can was chipped. 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.) Trash can was moved away from wall area where chipped paint was observed. Wall was repaired. Management will inspect all classrooms weekly in adherence to the policy in question. |
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