Bubbles Bears To Books - Canonsburg PA Child Care Center

657 MORGANZA RD , CANONSBURG PA 15317
(724) 916-4549

About the Provider

Description:

Our pre-school, childcare & learning centers offer a wide variety of activities and experiences that promote social interaction, language and literacy development, as well as creative thinking skills for your child. Our centers and entire staff look forward to getting to know you and your family.

Our staff of experenced and skilled professionals are here to provide optimum care and learning for your child and we will make every effort to meet their needs.

It is our pleasure to serve you and your child by providing you with the highest standards of professional pre-school childcare available in a safe, secure and family-friendly environment!

We would be honored to be given the opportunity to care for your children. Please call us to setup a tour of our exceptional facilities and to meet of wonderful staff.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185841
  • Capacity: 118
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Canon-McMillan - Pick-Up service to/from school, Canon-McMillan - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Small stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the Playground, in which infants and toddlers receive care.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that the materials on the playground will be removed from outdoor play space and new dirt and grass be planted. In the future, pea gravel and other items less than one inch will not be present in the space used by infants and toddlers.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed in an unlocked drawer by the closet in the OT Room, accessible to young children.

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.)
The bag was removed and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future we will keep plastic bags out of reach of the children.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A yellow child's chair in the PS 2 Room was observed to be ripped. An unstable microwave was observed to be setting on top of a refrigerator in the SA Room.

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 chair was repaired and the microwave stabilized on the day of the inspection. We will make sure that all furniture is durable and in good repair each day by daily observation and make sure equipment is secure.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #3 and #4 contained original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made and placed in the file and originals given to parents on the day of the inspection. In the future we will make sure that all agreements are copied and originals are given to parents when they start.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #5 contained documentation of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations.

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.)
Child #2 withdrew from the facility. We will make sure that we have the proper documentation for Child #5. When health reports are do on each child, we will make sure that they have up to date vaccinations or will have the parents given written documentation to why they are missing the vaccination.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An expired Cortizone 10 cream was observed in the PS 1 Room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cream was discarded on the day of the inspection. We will make sure the medication is not out of date and if so, we will discard it. Along making sure that the child's name is on the medication.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An acetaminophen labeled for Child #6 was observed to lack written parental consent for administration.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parental consent was obtained during the inspection. When medication is brought in for a child, we will make sure that the parents give written parental consent for administration.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a parental signature to consent for administration of first-aid.

Correction Required: 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.)
The parent signed for consent on the day of the inspection. We will make sure when enrolling that all areas of the emergency contact form is filled in completely.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A loose crib sheet was observed on a crib in which an infant was sleeping in the Infant Room, causing a suffocation hazard.:

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 sheet was changed to a fitted sheet during the inspection. All sheets need to be tight at all times. In the future we will make sure all sheets are tight to prevent a threat to the health and safety of the children.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A method was added to the emergency plan on the day of the inspection. We will make sure that the way we contact parents will always be on the emergency plan.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The method was added on the day of the inspection. We will make sure that the way we inform parents will be part of the emergency plan from now and in the future.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the required 6 hours of child care training during her anniversary year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Six hours of training completed for the next anniversary year were used to correct the violation. In the future we will ensure classes are kept up to date.
2020-03-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, with a hire date of 1/20/2020, contained an NSOR clearance dated 1/31/2020 and lacked an NSOR application.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has a current NSOR clearance on file. For all new hires we will make sure to have the requests for the clearance in the file till the clearance comes back to the staff member.
2019-03-08 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom of the Older Toddler Room.

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.)
The bags were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. We will keep plastic bags out of reach.
2019-03-08 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the School Age Room was observed to lack a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure to have a back up thermometer on hand and will always keep thermometer in refrigerator.

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