Country Charm Early Learning Center Inc - Drums PA Child Care Center

9 E BUTLER DR , DRUMS PA 18222
(570) 788-4800

About the Provider

Description: Our school, a cooperative effort of educators and parents, focuses on inspiring young children to grow into spirited and confident lifelong learners. We are determined to be the leading provider of educational care for young children, consistently exceeding parent expectations. We invest in the future of our community by consistently striving for continued excellence in the field of early childhood education.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174442
  • Capacity: 158
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Hazleton Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11
  • District Office Phone: (570) 704-5333 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Play mat in the Pre K Counts room was observed to be ripped and surface was 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.)
Play mat was removed from child care. Provider will ensure that all toys and play equipment are in good repair.
2020-02-24 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) - Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 1 did not contain a health assessment at time of enrollment, file contained only child's immunization record, dated 9/23/19.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File for Child # 1 has an updated health assessment. Provider will ensure that a complete health assessment is provider for each child.
2019-02-15 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the Infant Room was missing tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added tweezers to the first-aid kit in the Infant Room. Provider will ensure that all first-aid kits contain all required items.
2018-02-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fence in the Toddler Play Area had a hole, causing rough edges.

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.)
Provider covered the hole in the Toddler Play Area fence. Provider will ensure that all building surfaces are in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2017-08-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DIRECTOR WAS AWARE THAT A CHILD WHO WAS INJURED AT THE FACILITY WAS BEING TAKEN TO THE URGENT CARE ON 8/17/17 BUT DID NOT MAKE A VERBAL NOTIFICATION TO THE NE REGIONAL OFFICE UNTIL 8/22/17 AND DID NOT NOTIFY THE NE REGIONAL OFFICE BY SUBMITTING THE REPORT IN WRITING UNTIL 8/22/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child`s parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE WILL VERBALLY CONTACT DHS IMMEDIATELY AFETR FINDING OUT THAT A CHILD IS GOING FOR MEDICAL CARE AND WILL IMMEDIATELY REPORT THE INCIDENT THROUGH PELICAN WITHIN THE 24 HOUR PERIOD.
2017-02-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DOES NOT HAVE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES ON THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL GET ADDRESSES OF RELEASE PERSONS FROM PARENT AND PUT ON EMERGENCY FORM. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY FORM IS COMPLETE AT ENROLLMENT.
2017-02-08 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORMS USED BY THE FACILITY DO NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID. THE FORMS DO CONTAIN CONSENT FOR MEDICAL CARE.

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.)
OPERATOR WILL ADD ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID TO THE EMERGENCY FORM AND WILL HAVE PARENTS SIGN CONSENT FOR IT. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL PARENTS SIGN CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
2017-02-08 Renewal 3270.241(a) - Child required to be enrolled in school cannot be in care during school hours Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: TWO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN HAVE BEEN COMPLETING CYBER-SCHOOL WHILE IN CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: If a child is required to be enrolled in public or private school under the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. 1-101-27-2702) and if the child is not enrolled and if the child is not exempted from enrollment under the Public School Code, a child day care facility may not admit the child for care during the hours when the child is required by law to attend public or private school.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL NO LONGER ALLOW CHILDREN TO COMPLETE CYBER SCHOOL WHILE IN CHILD CARE
2017-02-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON #2, DATE OF HIRE 4/11/16, HAS A MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING DATED 11/18/16 WHICH IS BEYOND THE 90 DAY PROVISIONAL PERIOD.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services)

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL COMPLY WITH CPSL. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL NEW EMPLOYEES RECEIVE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINNIG WITHIN 90 DAY PROVISIONAL PERIOD AND DOCUMENTATION IS IN THE FILE.
2017-02-08 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FIRE DRILL LOG INDICATES THAT A DRILL WAS HELD ON 8/17/16 AND AGAIN ON 10/24/16 WHICH IS MORE THAN 60 DAYS.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL HOLD FIRE DRILLS EVERY MONTH SO THEY WILL NOT BE MORE THAN 60 DAYS APART.

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