Description: COPE CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in TAMAQUA PA, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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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| 2019-10-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/7/19 Cert rep. observed a video at the facility showing facility person #1 tipping over a play car that child #1, a preschool child, was operating on 10/1/19. Child #1 was going towards another child in the car and to stop the situation facility person #1 was observed stopping the car with her hand and tipping it over. The child could be seen falling on his side to the ground The child was not injured during the incident. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for facility person #1 to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS approved training regarding appropriate discipline and dealing with difficult behaviors in children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content. The legal entity must submit documentation showing attendance by facility person #1. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility person #1 completed the following trainings and documentation was sent to regional office: Dealing with Anger,Building relationships with children and youth who challenge us,Interactions matter: Positive teacher-Child Interaction strategies, Resilient Caregiver: Bouncing back from Stress,Rock-Solid Building Positive Relationships, Birth-3 years part 1 and 2, Get Started with Center-Based Care (10 hour). |
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| 2019-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During site visit on 9/6/19 Cert rep observed an infant sleeping in a swing upon arrival. The infant was moved to a pack and play when the director arrived at the center approximately 10 minutes later by facility person #1. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After notified facility person #1 was immediately told that an infant must be placed in a crib immediately if they fall asleep anywhere else in the room. Director went over proper procedure for infants with all staff. |
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| 2019-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The boat sandbox located in the outdoor play space has a vinyl lid that is damaged and has some rough edges 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will duct tape the lid of the sandbox and will maintain |
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| 2019-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, 2 and 3 do not have emergency contact forms and fee agreements that have been updated within the last six months Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will do a letter for parents to sign off on to update emergency contact forms and fee agreements every 6 months |
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| 2018-05-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have documentation on file to verify she has the results from a TB test Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility person #1 will provide a copy of her TB test results and a copy will be placed in file. Will make sure tests results are included on staff health assessments |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 is missing the addresses of the release persons on the emergency contact form Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will have the parent provide addresses and make sure this information is included |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 does not have an updated health assessment on file 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #2 is going today for physical (3/23/18) if they can complete due to medical issues. Physicals will be up to date. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 has a physical on file that is over two years 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility person #3 will get an updated physical and physicals will be up to date in the future |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1 and 2 are missing two years of child care experience or transcripts to qualify for current positions 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.) Will get documentation to clarify 2500 or more hours in child care and will document new staff hours in the future |
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| 2017-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #2, DOH 3/21/17, DOES NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB SCREENING ON FILE. FACILITY PERSON #3, DOH 11/8/16, HAS AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 11/26/16 AND A TB SCREENING THAT IS DATED 11/17/14, WHICH IS MORE THAN 1 YEAR OLD AT TIME OF HIRE. FACILITY PERSON #4, DOH 8/22/16, HAS AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 1/30/15 AND A TB SCREENING DATED 12/07/14, WHICH WERE BOTH MORE THAN 1 YEAR OLD AT TIME OF HIRE. FACILITY PERSON #6, DOH 8/15/16, DOES NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB SCREENING ON FILE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) OPERATOR OBTAINED A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR FACILITY PERSON #4 AND PLACED ON FILE. OPERATOR WILL OBTAIN A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB SCREENING FOR FACILITY PERSONS #2 & #6, OPERATOR WILL OBTAIN CURRENT TB SCREENING FOR FACILITY PERSONS #3 & #4. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL ONLY ACCEPT INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB SCREENING THAT ARE UNDER 1 YEAR OLD AND INITIAL HEALTH & TB SCREENINGS WILL BE ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2017-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2 & #5 DO NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) OPERATOR OBTAINED REQUIRED REFERENCES FOR FACILITY PERSONS #1 AND #5 AND PLACED IN THE FILES. OPERATOR WILL OBTAIN 2 WRITTEN REFERENCES FOR FACILITY PERSON #2 AND PLACE IN FILE. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL HAVE 2 WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2017-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.23 - Parent Access & Participation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: OPERATOR ISSUED A LETTER TO A PARENT STATING THAT PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE "PARENT AREA" DURING PICK UP-DROP OFF TIMES. ALL CHILD CARE SPACE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE OR VISIBLE FROM THE PARENT AREA. Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility`s program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PARENTS ARE GRANTED FREE ACCESS THROUGHOUT THE CENTER. OPERATOR POSTED A LETTER STATING THIS. |
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| 2017-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE LAST DOCUMENTATION OF REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN IS 1/4/16. STAFF PERSON #6, DOH, DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING OF FILE. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.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.) OPERATOR REVEIWED AND DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF EMERGENCY PLAN DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR WILL GIVE ALL STAFF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AND DOCUMENT TRAINING WITH 1 WEEK. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL REVEIW EMERGENCY PLAN ANNUALLY AND DOCUMENT REVIEW IN FILE. ALL STAFF WILL RECEIVE INITIAL TRAINING AT HIRE AND ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING |
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| 2017-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #6, DOH 8/15/16, HAD MANDATED REPORTER OF ABUSE TRAINING DATED 3/1/17, WHICH IS PAST THE 90 DAY PROVISIONAL PERIOD. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) OPERATOR WILL COMPLY WITH CPSL. IN THE FUTURE ALL EMPLOYEES WILL COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING BEOFRE THE 90 DAY PROVISIONAL PERIOD EXPIRES AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ON FILE. |
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| 2017-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(3) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #5 IS EMPLOYED AS AN AGS AND HAS 24 CREDITS IN HUMAN SERVICES ON FILE BUT DOES NOT HAVE 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN DOCUMENTED. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university 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.) OPERATOR OBTAINED PROOF OF 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN DURING INSPECTION AND PLACED IN THE FILE. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL HAVE PROOF OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE. |
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