Creative Kids Day Care - Dover PA Child Care Center

3150 GRENWAY RD , DOVER PA 17315
(717) 764-8008

About the Provider

Description: CREATIVE KIDS DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in DOVER PA, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173207
  • Capacity: 68
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Dover Area - Pick-Up service to/from school, Dover Area - Serviced by school bus, West York Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-03-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the diaper pad in the young toddler are was cracked and the foam was exposed

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.)
Purchased a new diaper pad for the young toddler room. All toys and equipment will remain clean and in good repair.
2020-03-02 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of their EpiPen.

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.)
Parent signed form on 3-2-2020. All parents will sign for administration of medication as required.
2020-03-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 were hired on 8-5-19 and 9-30-19 and had not completed one of the acceptable mandated reporter trainings within the required 90 days. Staff #3's FBI Criminal History Clearance expired on 1-1-2020 and was updated on 1-27-20.

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.)
Have created a data base to keep track of dates. #3 is already complete.Have spoken to staff #1 and #2 have completed the mandated reporter training. All staff will have clearances and mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL..
2019-03-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #1 had his initial health assessment on 1-2-18 and updated health assessment on 2-19-19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment and required forms will be on a data base with start dates, physical dates and dates due that will be displayed in a prominent location for daily review. In the future all health assessments will be obtained from the parents as required.
2019-03-28 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #1's financial agreement and emergency contact information was updated on 1-4-18 and then on 1-28-19. Child #2's financial agreement and emergency contact information was updated on 11-13-17 and again on 1-18-19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A data base was created with health assessments, physicals, start dates and when forms are due will be displayed in a prominent location for daily review. In the future all forms will be reviewed, signed and updated as required.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the wood cover of the water table filled with sand in the outdoor play area was splintering.

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.)
Sand table was removed from playground and disposed of. In the future all toys and equipment will remain clean and in good repair as required.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection: Staff #1 was hired on 8-29-17 and their initial health assessment was completed on 10-27-17 Staff #4 was hired on 9-5-17 and their initial health assessment was completed on 9-18-17

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For future hires I will make sure they have health assessment prior to beginning work as required.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection: that staff #1 was hired on 8-29-17 and did not complete the required mandated reporter training until 1-2-18.

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.)
All future staff will complete the required mandated reporter training within the 90 day period as required. Suspension will occur until completed.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection: Staff #1 was hired as an aide on 8-29-17 and did not have the required two years experience with children. Staff #2 was hired on 12-10-17 as an aide and did not have verification of two years experience with children in her file. Staff #3 did not have a copy of their high school diploma in their file.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. 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 #1 - verification of 2500 hours was obtained and is in file. Staff #2 - verification of hours was obtained and is in files Copies of each are included with this summary. Staff #3 was a temporary hire. Will obtain hours if hired again. In the future all staff will have verification of education and experience upon hire.
2017-03-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A CERAMIC TOILET LID IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM WAS CRACKED.

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.)
The toilet was replaced. Weekly health and safety checks will be completed by the director to assure all indoor and outdoor equipment remains clean and in good repair.
2017-03-22 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A TOY MIRROR AND A STUFFED ANIMAL WERE OBSERVED HANGING ON THE INSIDE OF TWO CRIBS WHILE AN INFANT WAS SLEEPING.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As per communication mirror and mobile were turned around and placed on outside of cribs. No toys, bumper pads or pillows will be in a crib while an infant is sleeping.
2017-03-22 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEURES BY FACILITY STAFF.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.)
Director did get signature from parent. At 6-month update director will review all forms to make sure all signatures are listed.
2017-03-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has completed Mandated Reporter Training. In the future I will only give them 30-60 days to complete the required Mandated Reporter Training to ensure compliance.
2017-03-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FIRST-AID KIT IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN GLOVES. THE FIRST-AID KIT IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS AND SOAP. THE FIRST-AID KIT IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DID NOT HAVE GLOVES.

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.)
After-school, toddler classroom's First-Aid Kit were given gloves. Pre-School Classroom first aid kit was given tweezers and soap. A weekly check of kits will be implemented.

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