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Creative Play Day Sch Main Bldg

Toughkenamon, PA · Chester County
1027 NEWARK RD, Toughkenamon, PA 19374
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Quick Facts

Capacity
94 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 268-2770
1027 NEWARK RD
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00184175
Expired
Nov 4, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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CREATIVE PLAY DAY SCH MAIN BLDG is a Child Care Center in TOUGHKENAMON PA, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-09 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/9/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF INFLUENZA OR HEPATITIS A VACCINE FOR CHILD #1, AND NO IMMUNIZATION RECORD ON FILE FOR CHILD #2.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE WILL ASK PARENTS TO PROVIDE RECORD OF IMMUNIZATIONS OR EXEMPTION LETTER. DIRECTOR WILL READ PHYSICAL FORMS TO ENSURE COMPLETE IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION IS INCLUDED.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of child #1 had an emergency contact form but it was not signed or dated within the past 6 months.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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.)
Provider will ensure that the file of child #1 will have the emergency contact form signed and dated by the parent. Going forward, all emergency contact forms will be updated every 6 months.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not have a health assessment or TB screening completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the center.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff #1 gets a health assessment and TB screening completed as soon as possible. Going forward, provider will ensure that all new hires have a completed health assessment and TB screening prior to initial service in the center.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 had a transcript from college in her file but the name was only written on the transcript making it invalid. The file did not have a copy of the high school diploma.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff #1 gets a copy of her high school diploma for her file. Going forward, all files will have copies of acceptable verification of education in their files at all times.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain two nonfamily references for the file of staff #1. Going forward, all staff files will include two nonfamily references prior to initial hire.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no verification that staff had received emergency plan training on an annual basis.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will be having a staff meeting on October 10, 2018 which will include training on the emergency plan for all staff as well as fire safety training. Going forward, provider will ensure that all staff have annual emergency plan training.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, fire safety training for staff who have been working at the center for more than one year did not have verification of fire safety training in their files.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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.)
Provider has a fire safety training meeting for all staff planned for 10/10/18 at which time proof of training will be put in all staff files. Going forward, provider will ensure that fire safety training is completed annually.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the PreK classroom did not contain scissors or 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 put all necessary items in the first aid kit and will check all first aid kits regularly to ensure that all items are in them at all times.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information form in the file of child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New emergency contact form including all information was reeived from parent of child #1.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was a bottle of medication in the infant room that did not have the original label clearly outlined on the bottle. There was also an expired medication in the Toddler classroom which was immediately disposed of.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The improperly labeled medication was returned to child's mom and center asked her to use it at home. We have a properly lbeled bottle locked in the medical storage box at the center.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the TB screening on the health assessment of staff #2 was not verified with a date or indication that it had been completed at the time of the initial health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 contacted physician to obtain the missing information and form was put in her file.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #3 did not contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of driver's license for staff #3 was put in her file.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #3 did not have verification that the mandated child abuse reporting training was completed within 90 days of initial hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #3 was asked to reenter the reporting site to print out the mandated child abuse reporting training which she had completed before working at the cneter. Copy is in her file.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was evidence that the FBI clearance had been completed for staff #1 but the actual clearance verification showing that she was eligible to work in childcare was not in her file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was sent to have her FBI clearance completed on 9/22/17. Her criminal clearance was completed on 9/19/17 and her child abuse clearance was submitted on 9/21/17. FBI and child abuse final report will bebut in file when they arrive.
2017-09-19 Renewal 3270.36(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + postsecondary/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not have verification of a high school diploma and diploma from the Chester County Technical School and therefore cannot be considered an assistant group supervisor until such verifications are in her file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31(c).A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 brought in diplomas from both schools and they were put in file.

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