Daisy Day Care Center Llc - Reading PA Child Care Center

130 S 5TH ST # 132 , READING PA 19602
(610) 741-6784

About the Provider

Description: DAISY DAY CARE CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186833
  • Capacity: 54
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Reading - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13
  • District Office Phone: (484) 651-8000 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection Cert Rep observed an infant that had a toy attached to the pacifier while sleeping.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that infants do not have any toys attached to their pacifier. Was addressed at the staff meeting also a letter was sent to the parents on 12/6/19.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection Cert Rep observed 3 cot's that were not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We labeled all cots with the numbers on the posted list of children. We will make sure they are labeled at all times.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent application does not include the general daily schedule.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The general daily schedule was attached to the parents/family handbook. We will make sure that all above information is disclosed to the parents at time of application.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms are not present in the child care space, in the following rooms; infant, toddler, preschool, and preschool #2

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contacts were placed in the right binders in each classroom. We will make sure all emergency contact information will be present in the child care space for the children receiving care in the space.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A child's baby bag was located in an area accessible to the children, which had the following medications inside; Cetirizine/Ibuprofen and child pain reliever.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication will be stored in a locked area within an area that is out of reach of children. This was discussed at the staff meeting and also a letter was sent to the parents on 12/6/19.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have proof of child care experience on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Facility person #1 no longer works at Daisy's Daycare. In the future all new hires will have proof of child care experience before they start.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 only has 1 written nonfamily reference on file.

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.)
Facility person #2 brought a written non family reference letter on 1/7/20. Copy was sent to cert rep on 2/12/20. We will make sure all staff has their non family reference letters before the start of work.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.21/3270.78 - General Health and Safety/Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection Cert Rep observed lights were out in all classrooms, doors were shut, and the rooms were completely dark and unable to see the children during nap.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff meeting was done on 12/5/19 see attached minutes. Staff was instructed about during nap the rooms can not be completely dark and doors can not be closed. Staff has to see the children at all times. They have to keep one side of the room lights on during nap time.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been updated annually. Emergency plan was updated 10/1/18 and then on 12/5/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From now on we will be sure that the emergency plan is updated or revised annually and as needed. We will make sure that we will document in writing each review and that the staff will receive training at hire and annually and anytime that changes are made to the plan.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 has a state police clearance that is under review, date of state police clearance 12/5/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New criminal check for staff was requested and received on 12/5/19 and a copy was sent to the cert rep on 2/12/20. We will make sure that all staff has the required and complete clearances on file before the start date.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The upstairs bathroom has toxins in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, toxins include glass cleaner, and cleaner with bleach both say keep out of reach of children.

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.)
Cabinet under sink at the upstairs bathroom was made inaccessible to children. All cleaning material and other toxic materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children, discussed at staff meeting.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection Cert Rep observed a roach in the kitchen on the counter.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Discussed at staff meeting. Contact was made with pest control company and treatment was done on 12/7/19, evidence of treatment was sent to cert rep on 2/12/20. Staff will keep area clean and inform director if there is any evidence of pests so treatment can be completed.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency telephone numbers are not posted in the preschool room

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency telephone numbers were posted in the preschool room. We will make sure that the emergency numbers are always posted on all areas of the daycare.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The preschool room #2 does not have a first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first aid kit was placed in the preschool room #2. We will make sure all rooms have first aid kits.
2019-12-05 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school age room is in a drawer accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit was moved to the closet and made inaccessible to the children. We will make sure that all first aid kits from now on will be inaccessible to the children.

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