Curious Kids Play & Learn Place Llc - Lehighton PA Child Care Center

304 MAHONING ST , LEHIGHTON PA 18235
(610) 377-3789

About the Provider

Description: CURIOUS KIDS PLAY & LEARN PLACE LLC is a Child Care Center in LEHIGHTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183645
  • Capacity: 56
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Lehighton Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is 5 years old and has only 1 dose of HepA vaccine on record. Child #2 is 2 years old and has only 1 dose of HepA vaccine on record.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have received the updated immunization records for both children. In the future, I will review immunization records and be sure to get the up to date immunization records in accordance with the ACIP schedule.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 began working in child care on 3/2/2020. Facility person #1 has a disclosure statement dated 1/20/2020, a PSP clearance dated 1/20/1010, a child abuse clearance dated 1/202/2020 and an FBI clearance dated 2/20/2020. A request for NSOR certification was mailed 3/13/2020. The facility has a provisional hiring waiver dated 1/1/2020.

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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NSOR certification was received on 3/25/20 for facility person #1, but last day of employment was 6/26/20. Operator will comply with CPSL and for any future hires I will be sure to request for NSOR certification before they begin working at the center.
2020-01-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(j)/3270.119 - Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: When Rep arrived at facility, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib on a boppy pillow in an inclined position. Staff confirmed that the child is under 1 year old. Rep reviewed file and there is no physician's statement regarding a medical reason for a sleeping position other than the position recommended by the AAP.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The boppy pillow was immediately removed from the crib. From this day forward all toys, bumper pads, or pillows will not be placed in a crib while an infant (child under 1 year old) is sleeping in the crib. All staff was reminded of this regulation and a notice was hung in the infant area.
2020-01-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Rep observed a tube of Nystatin cream which is a prescription medication. The medication does not contain an prescription label and instructions from the prescriber are not on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication was requested and brought in by the parent. In the future we will be sure to have all required information when it is a prescribed medication.

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