Color Our World Early Learning Center Llc - Harrisburg PA Child Care Center

2950 N 7TH ST , HARRISBURG PA 17110
(717) 230-8399

About the Provider

Description: COLOR OUR WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172317
  • Capacity: 85
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Harrisburg City - Escorted to/from school, Susquehanna Township - Escorted 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
2019-02-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the facility play space was observed 2 holes with flaking paint, vertical crack in paint, flaky paint by entrance. In Room 9 (1s&2s) flaking paint was observed. In Room 8 (3yos) a hole in the wall was observed near the floor by the blue rug. In Room #2 (5 yos) a hole in the wall was observed near the corner. In Rm #3/4 (Resource) 1 holes were observed near the back corner, and another in the wall between the doors. Vents in Rooms 11 (inf) & 10 (2 yos) vents were observed to be dusty.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All repairs were completed. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces will be kept clean and in good repair.
2019-01-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At 7:00am, 2 staff were observed to have 10 children in their care (2 inf, 1-1yo, 2-2yo, 5-PSers). At 7:20am, 1 infant and 1 2yo arrived. At 7:25am 3 more children arrived (1-4yo, 1-5yo, 1-1yo). At 7:30am, 2 school age children arrived, bringing the total to 2:17. At 7:35am, a third teacher arrived, with a 3yo, making the total 3:18. At 7:35am Director arrived. Making ratio 4:18.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 1/24/2019 an additional staff was hired. Facility will maintain staff: child ratios at all times.
2019-01-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At 7:00am, 2 staff were observed to have 10 children in their care (2 inf, 1-1yo, 2-2yo, 5-PSers). At 7:20am, 1 infant and 1 2yo arrived. At 7:25am 3 more children arrived (1-4yo, 1-5yo, 1-1yo). At 7:30am, 2 school age children arrived, bringing the total to 2:17. At 7:35am, a third teacher arrived, with a 3yo, making the total 3:18. At 7:35am Director arrived. Making ratio 4:18.

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 in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 1/24/2019 an additional staff was hired. Facility will maintain staff: child ratios at all times.
2017-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Within 60 days/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1, 2, 3, and 5 do not have documentation of a health assessment on file and have been enrolled more than 60 days. Child 4 has a health assessment that expired 1/19/17.

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.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.)
All children have provided updated physicals. The facility will ensure all initial health forms are provided by 60 days and renewed as required by age.
2017-03-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 6 do not have documentation of having a health assessment and TB results required prior to employment. Staff 3 does not have documentation of the date TB was read.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 and 3 have provided documentation of health assessments and TB's. Staff 6 is no longer employed at facility. The facility will esure all new staff have a health assessment and TB done before employent begins.
2017-03-20 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1, 4, and 6 do not have documentation of education or experience to qualify them at the AGS level. Staff 2, 5, and 7 do not have documentation of 2 years of experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 6 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff 1 had provided documentation of education and will be considered an aide until staff has accumulated enough experience. Staff 4 had provided documentation of experience and has requested documentation of education. Staff 4 will be considered an aide until education can be documented. The facility going forward will ensure all the correct documentation is in staff files.

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