Cornwall Childrens Center - Lebanon PA Child Care Center

8 KEYSTONE DR , LEBANON PA 17042
(717) 274-5764

About the Provider

Description: We are a Non-Profit quality childcare center and service children 6 weeks through 12 years of age in a home-like setting. Our hours of operation are 6:30 am- 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.

We offer full-time, part-time, and before and after school programs as well as special summertime field trips. Our staff has over 120 collective years of experience.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. We offer ongoing intergenerational experiences with Manor Care residents. Licensed by the Department of Public Welfare.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186910
  • Capacity: 86
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Cornwall-Lebanon - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A daily schedule is not posted in the school age room.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan was posted in the classroom that outlines daily activities and routines for the school-age classroom. A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include complete addresses for release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's emergency contact information was updated to include complete addresses for authorize release persons. 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.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is not posted in the school age room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying means of transportation of a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was posted in the school-age classroom. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with the children.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Medications were observed in the Eagles room for children #1,2. Neither child had documentation of written consent for administration of medication.

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.)
Written and signed consent to administer medication was obtained from the parents of children #1 and #2. A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet when the provide the medication to the facility.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Air freshener labeled as keep out of reach of children was observed sitting on the sink where the young toddlers wash their hands. Moved during inspection.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers and staff will keep all toxic material out of children's reach or in a locked cabinet. All cleaning materials and toxics shall be kept out of reach of children or in a locked cabinet.
2020-08-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A water stained/damaged ceiling tile was observed in the Eagles room.

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.)
Damaged ceiling tile was replaced. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facilities outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have a 2 yr old physical on file; last physical dated 9/26/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 3 obtained current physical with immunization summary. All enrolled children shall have a current physical with immunization summary within 60 days of enrollment and age appropriately thereafter.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have a complete immunization summary with physical dated 10/9/18.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 obtained current physical with immunization summary. All children shall have a current physical with immunization summary within 60 days of enrollment and age appropriately thereafter.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff 1 hired 6/14/19 did not contain a completed state police clearance. Clearance dated 2/19/19 was submitted however the final copy was not obtained.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 removed from a direct child care position. Notification given to staff that cannot substitute until completed police clearance received. Staff shall have documentation of requests/payment for all 3 clearances or completed clearances at the start of employment. All paperwork regarding clearances must be on file for a staff to be placed in staff child ratio.
2019-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 and 3 had initial emergency plan training late--not within 7 days.

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. 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.)
Staff 2 and 3 initial emergency plan training completed but after 7 days. New hires shall have initial emergency plan training within 7 days of employment and annually thereafter.
2019-05-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had a DOE FBI clearance and was hired after 9/24/18. DOE FBI clearance is not acceptable. Staff 1 did not have documentation of request/payment/completed DHS FBI clearance on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 was removed from a direct child care position and signed disclosure stating no return to ratio until DHS FBI clearance is obtained. New hires with completed clearances within 60 months must have a DHS FBI clearance or request within 90 days of provisional hire.
2018-10-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c)/3270.35(d) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Director only 45 children enrolled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: No current director on site for the 30 required hours/week.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emily Gibe will be the director on site for 30 hrs/wk effective 11/5/18. A director shall be employed on site for the required 30 hrs/wk.
2018-10-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A preschool child was left for approximately 2 minutes without supervision while staff and the other children transitioned to another floor/area of the daycare.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children shall be supervised at all times with staff being physically present with their primary group, knowing their names and whereabouts at all times. Primary groups will be posted in the classroom. Supervision hot spots shall be posted throughout the facility where staff shall count/name/identify their primary group prior to transitioning to other areas of the daycare. All staff shall participate in a staff meeting to review supervision and complete "Supervision:Moving children" training. Children shall be supervised at all times with staff being assigned primary groups--staff shall be physically present with their assigned group, know their names, whereabouts, ratio for their group at all times.
2018-09-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/20/18 in the school age classroom the ratio of mixed YSA/OSA was 1:13 for approximately 12 minutes.

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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proper staffing shall be in place to make sure proper ratios are in compliance. Ratios for mixed age levels shall be determined by the youngest child in any primary group. Ratios shall be maintained at all times.
2018-09-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Nap mats in 4/5's were torn/in disrepair.

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.)
Nap mats repaired/replaced. All equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

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