Building Blockz Academy Of Early Learning - Camp Hill PA Child Care Center

1871 CENTER ST , CAMP HILL PA 17011
(717) 737-1471

About the Provider

Description: Our preschool combines learning and play in a fun, safe and nurturing

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173004
  • Capacity: 94
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Russian, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Camp Hill - Pick-Up service to/from school, Cumberland Valley - Pick-Up service to/from school, East Pennsboro Area - Pick-Up service to/from school, East Pennsboro Area - Serviced by school bus, Mechanicsburg Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-16 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Older toddler room (2 year olds), a large plastic container was observed filled with pasta that was smaller than an inch in diameter, and was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. There was also a container filled with beads that the children played with, that included some beads smaller than an inch in diameter. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
Director removed the container of pasta from the Older toddler room and placed the container of beads on a high shelf. Moving forward all objects with a diameter smaller than an inch in diameter will be made inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an updated health assessment that was dated 4/10/19, previous one was dated 2/28/18. The updated health assessment was obtained past the 12 month time period.

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.)
Moving forward, we will continue to make sure parents submit an updated health assessment at least every 12 months.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 (hire date 5/20/19) contained an initial health assessment dated 5/29/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, we will have all facility persons complete their health assessment prior to their hire date.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children's packed lunches were observed in the Young Toddler, Older Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K classrooms, stored in bins/cubbies, not in a refrigerator.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once we found out that ice packs in lunch boxes weren't sufficient for keeping lunches cold, we started placing lunch boxes in the refrigerator and will continue doing this every day.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director printed and posted safe routes. Moving forward, safe routes will always be posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 (hire date 5/20/19) contained a disclosure statement dated 5/24/17 (from a previous time working for facility). CORRECTED ON SITE

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 signed a new disclosure statement and it was placed in staff file. Moving forward, all staff will sign disclosure statement at time of hire and statement will be kept in staff file.
2019-08-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 stated that 8 month old child's blanket was used once on another child due to the blanket not being labeled with child #1's name.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Blanket was labeled with child's name. We will have parents label all items with first and last names. We will have all staff check nap items before using them on a child to make sure that the item belongs to that child and we will store nap items in the child's labeled cubbie when not in use.

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