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Children Of America Southampton Llc

Southampton, PA · Bucks County
345 KNOWLES AVE, Southampton, PA 18966
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Quick Facts

Capacity
163 children
Age Range
Infants - 12 Years
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Other, Russian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 322-1326
345 KNOWLES AVE
Southampton, PA 18966
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00177576
Expired
Jun 24, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16

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About the Provider

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Children of America provides educational daycare in Southampton, PA. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19 observed ripped changing mat with an exposed foam in Toddler B 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will order new changing mat. In the future, teachers will notify director if something is broken or in need of repair.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will provide a health assessment. In the future, all new employees will provide a health assessment during onboarding. Director will redo staff filing system to be more organized, so nothing can be missed.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19, a health assessment of staff #2 and #3 did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2, and #3 will provide the results of tuberculin skin tests. In the future, all new employees will provide a health assessment with the results of tuberculin skin test, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis during onboarding. Director will redo staff filing system to be more organized, so nothing can be missed.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19 observed two bottles that were not labeled with the child's name in Toddler A room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher labeled the bottles. In the future, Provider will notify parents regarding labeling children's bottles using tadpoles. Provider will be checking daily if bottles are labeled.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19, file of staff person #1, #2, #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2, and #3 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. In the future, all new employees will provide two references during onboarding. Director will redo staff filing system to be more organized, so nothing can be missed.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced allocated inspection on 10/8/19, file of staff person #1 and 3 did not include verification of experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, and #3 will provide verification of experience. In the future, all new employees will provide verification of experience during onboarding. Director will redo staff filing system to be more organized, so nothing can be missed.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19 observed an outlet in Pre-K B room without protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets. In the future, director and teachers will do a weekly check to make sure that outlets have protective receptacle covers.
2019-10-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/8/19 observed toxic hand sanitizer located on the changing tables in Toddler A and Infants B rooms. Hand sanitizers 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizers will be removed from changing tables. In the future provider will keep them on the shelves.
2019-08-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 8/6/19 it was verified that staff #1 was telling child #1 that he will get "a pow pow" for misbehaving, which refers to a tap on his bottom.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated. Staff #2, 3, 4 completed CCEI 112 A-Child abuse and reporting requirements and Course 103 Understanding aggressive and defiant behaviors. The above staff were retrained on Children of America discipline policy as well as mandated reporting in our employee handbook.
2019-04-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/15/19, file of child #1 (young toddler) didn't include an updated health report. Last health report was dated 5/18/18.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 cannot be in attendance until provider will get an updated physical. Director and Assistant Director will check paperwork to make sure it is complete.
2019-04-15 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/15/19, health assessment of staff person #1 was conducted on 3/25/17 and was more than 24 months old.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 last day of work is 4/19/19. In the future, director will make sure that health assessments are updated timely.
2019-04-15 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/15/19, two bottles in Toddler B classroom were not labeled with children's names.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher labeled all bottles. In the future, when parents' will drop off their children, teachers will make sure that bottles are labeled.
2019-04-15 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/15/19, some emergency contact forms were not updated in classroom Two's, Preschool I, and Preschool II.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated emergency contact forms in classrooms. In the future, if emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in each child care space.
2019-04-15 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/15/19, emergency contact information of child #2 and #3 didn't contain parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor firs-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.)
Parents will sign emergency contact forms. In the future, provider will make sure that emergency contact forms are complete .
2019-04-15 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/15/19, a first-aid kit in Two's classroom didn't contain tweezers and scissors, a first-aid kit in Preschool II classroom didn't' contain tweezers, scissors, and gloves, a first-aid kit in Pre-K 2B classroom didn't contain tweezers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first aid kits were updated. Director will add a checking a first-aid kit to daily maintenance checklist. All first-aid kits will be updated as needed.

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