CHRISTIAN KOLLEGE 4 KIDZ - Farrell PA Group Child Care Home

523 HAMILTON AVE , FARRELL PA 16121
(724) 346-0609

About the Provider

Description: CHRISTIAN KOLLEGE 4 KIDZ is a Group Child Care Home in FARRELL PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178208
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Farrell Area - Escorted to/from school, Farrell Area - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Farrell Area - Serviced by school bus, Farrell Area - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-26 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A crack was observed in the top of the plastic drawer container that was holding toys.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crack was covered with duct tape so that the children can not get their fingers pinched or scratched. Now and in the future all furniture will be checked on a weekly basis to ensure that they are in good condition.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking one dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new copy of immunizations was requested from the parents. In the future all children will have updated immunization records in their files.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking a hands-free covered can at the changing area.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately placed a lined hands-free container by the changing table. Now and in the future a hands-free covered can will remain by the changing table so soiled diapers can be discarded in there.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon stopping to check smoke detectors on 7/30/20 The smoke detector on the main floor that is interconnected with the one in the basement was not working. The basement one was working.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately put a new battery operated smoke detector on the first floor until they can get a repairman out to fix/replace the interconnected one. Once the interconnected one is fixed/or new on installed, provider will facetime with Certification Representative to show that it is up and it is in working order.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #2 was lacking the NSOR clearance that was required by July 1, 2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 immediately applied for the clearance and turned them in.. In the future all clearances will be completed in the required timeframes.
2019-03-29 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 3 cots kept in the closet were torn and fraying. The cover on the springs of the individual trampoline was torn and peeling.

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.)
The cots were disposed of the date of inspection and the tear and peeling of the trampoline was taped. In the future all equipment will be in good repair.
2019-03-29 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #2 contained the Department's approved form(Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development that was lacking a date it was completed and signed on them.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CSR forms had date filled in. In the future, CSR will be completed six moths after enrollment date and every six months after.
2019-03-29 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, a Young Toddler age child, contained an initial health assessment dated 1/29/18 and an updated health assessment dated 3/6/19, the two being more than 6 moths apart.

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.)
The most current health assessment is less than 6 months old. In the future all infant and young toddler age children will be required to turn in health assessments every 6 months.
2018-03-29 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a board with a nail sticking out of it on the play area of the facility.

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.)
The log was removed from the play area. Now and in the future there will be no objects that pose a threat to the children on the play area.
2018-03-29 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking a Health Assessment completed by the doctor that was completed within 60 days of enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will get the form completed by the doctor. In the future all new enrollments will have Health Assessments completed by a physician within 60 days of enrollment.
2017-06-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/2017, at approximately 12:20 pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 9 children consisting of 1 younger aged toddler, 1 older toddler aged child, 1 preschool aged child, and 6 younger school aged child. The staff child ratio for this mixed age group is 1:5.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the required amount of staff on duty at all times, now and in the future.
2017-03-27 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space multiple nails and sharp edges from building straps were observed to be accessible to the children in care along the edges and joints of the landscaping ties used to border the play equipment.

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.)
Will replace nail and sharp edges that are accessible to children. Will monitor to ensure that sharp edges remain inaccessible.
2017-03-27 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The pack and play which child #4 was observed napping in during the inspection on 3/27/2017, was observed not to be labeled for the individual use of that child.

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.)
Now and in the future will label pack and play with children's name.
2017-03-27 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #5 was observed not to have been signed by the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future will get parents signature on agreements.
2017-03-27 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for children #1, #2 and #3 were observed not to have a child service report completed within the last 6 months.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future will provide child service report for children listed.

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