Description:
Christian Child Cares gives working parents peace of mind by providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, play & grow. We are a licensed child care center in Scranton, PA. Dedicated to love, laughter & life. Mission: Provide a safe, loving & nurturing environment where children learn to succeed.
We are open 24 hours Monday through Friday. Open on Sat till 10 p.m
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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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 had a health assessment dated for 10/22/19 that indicated the child is not vaccinated. This health assessment and the file did not contain a reason that the child is not vaccinated. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Requested parent to provide ASAP a written, signed, and dated statement from the child's physician that exempts the child from immunization. The signed dated statement from the child's physician would be kept on the student's record. In the future, the center would ensure that signed, dated statements regarding exemption from immunization are kept on the child's file at all times. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 5 had a start date of working in child care listed as 6/22/20. Staff file # 5 did not contain documentation that the emergency plan had been reviewed with them at their time of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff submitted statement verifying that she had received emergency training at the time of initial hire. The director shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis, and at the time of each plan update. The director shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a date of hire of 2/12/20 and at the time of inspection, this staff's file was missing documentation of completed mandated reporter training. This training was not taken within 90 days of the staff's hire date per CPSL. Staff file # 3 had mandated reporter training dated for 6/3/15 and this training was not updated until 6/7/20. Staff # 3 did not updated their mandated reporter training every 60 months as listed with in CPSL. Staff # 4 had a first day working with children date of 1/7/20 and the file did not contain the NSOR clearance until 2/7/20. Staff # 4 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as the NSOR clearance was not applied for prior to the first day of working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 1 has been suspended from Christian Child Cares until she provides a copy of her completed mandated reporter training. In the future, all staff would receive a mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire and/or before 60 months of their last mandated reporter training. A current mandated reporter training would be maintained on file for all staff persons at all times. The director shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All facility persons' records shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, a copy of the disclosure statement, and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the only documented fire drill that was presented by the facility since opening on 12/6/19, was listed as occurring on 2/12/20. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All Fire drills that were held since January to be provided for inspection. The center shall conduct a fire drill at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. Documentation of fire drills shall be kept on file at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. A thermometer was not in the refrigerator and it was unable to be determined if the refrigerator was able to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F or below. 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.) A thermometer will be purchased and placed in the refrigerator to ensure the refrigerator is able to maintain 45 degrees or below. In the future, the facility will ensure that a thermometer will be kept in the refrigerator at all times to ensure the refrigerator will be able to maintain 45 degrees or less at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff # 2 was unable to provide documentation that this location was covered under comprehensive general liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The director would place a comprehensive general liability insurance policy that covers the persons who are on the premises on file. In the future, the facility will maintain a current copy of a comprehensive general liability insurance policy that covers the persons who are on the premises on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff file # 1 was reviewed. This file was missing proof of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 indicated they had a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated child care program and the file was also missing proof of experience working with children. Staff # 2 was attempting to qualify Staff # 1 as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff 1 would submit a copy of her diploma and proof of her working experience at daycare facilities to ascertain that she is suitable for the position hired. In future, all staff record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff # 2 was unable to provide documentation of the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The director shall post an emergency plan at the facility. In the future, the facility will have a current emergency plan posted on site at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff file # 1 was reviewed. This file was missing documentation that the NSOR clearance had been applied for or documentation of the completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director would obtain and keep on file Staff 1 completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL before she can work at the facility. In the future, the facility will ensure that all facility persons' record includes a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(2) - Each staff person meets quals/Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff file # 1 was reviewed. This file was missing proof of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 indicated they had a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated child care program and the file was also missing proof of experience working with children. Staff # 2 was attempting to qualify Staff # 1 as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director would request and receive proof that staff 1 has the requisite experience in working with children. In the future, the facility will ensure staff persons or substitute staff persons meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which that person is hired to work at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. In the side hallway bathroom, two outlet covers were missing and in the front room bathroom, one outlet cover was missing. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. In the future, the facility will ensure protective receptacle covers are placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. On the desk at the entrance, hand sanitizer and glade wipes were accessible. 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.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. In the future, the facility will ensure that cleaning materials and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. Telephone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. In the future, the facility will ensure that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center is posted by each telephone in the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. Evacuation routes were not posted. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Evacuation routes would be drawn and posted at the facility. In the future, the facility will ensure that evacuation routes are posted at the facility at all times. |
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