Danville Child Development Center - Danville PA Child Care Center

986 WALL ST , DANVILLE PA 17821
(570) 275-4047

About the Provider

Description: First and foremost, we are educators, helping parents and children to discover the key to unlocking the world around them. We believe that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177350
  • Capacity: 138
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Other, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Danville Area - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2020-08-13 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During inspection Cert rep observed one window in the Preschool Room on the 2nd Floor that was not modified to open 6 inches or less.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The window had been modified with a rod that was put in place but was removed for maintenance and not replaced. The rod was immediately put back in place and will notify staff that it is to remain in place while children are in care.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are some exposed bolts located on the fence located in the outdoor play area

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.)
Exposed bolts will be covered or sawed off. A monthly outdoor safety checklist will be used to check for exposed bolts
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are loose rubber bands accessible to children in the unlocked drawer below the changing table in the Koala Room

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.)
Provider immediately put bands out of reach of children. Staff were reminded to keep items out of reach. A monthly safety checklist will be used to check for choking hazard.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is an expired medication for child #1 located in the medication box in the Teddy Bear Room

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.)
Provider removed medication. Medication will be checked monthly to remove expired medication.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 does not have documentation on file to verify level of education to qualify for current position at facility

Correction Required: 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.)
Due to new staff being a recent graduate a diploma has not been issued yet, once issued it will be placed in staff file. Going forward provider will list staff as AGS until verification is received.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has a PA Criminal Clearance on file dated 9/16/13 but did not receive the updated clearance until 10/8/18. The PA Child Abuse Clearance was dated 9/26/13 and the new one was not received until 10/12/18 going beyond the 60 month requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person may not work in a child care position at the facility if their clearances go beyond the 60 month requirement without have updated clearances on file

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward staff will update their clearance within 10 months of expiration. A spreadsheet will be used to send reminders to staff to update clearances on time.
2019-05-20 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 had an annual evaluation on file dated 7/27/17 and did not receive the next evaluation until 11/19/18 going beyond the annual requirement

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of Correction: Going forward staff will have evaluation completed within a year's time. Reminders will be setup on email for future annual staff evaluation.
2017-05-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED RIP IN BLUE MAT IN THE 2ND FLOOR GROSS MOTOR ROOM THAT HAD EXPOSED FOAM. ALSO OBSERVED A RIPPED COVER ON THE BLUE COUCH IN THE TEDDY BEARS ROOM.

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.)
OPERATOR WILL REPAIR RIPS IN COUCH AND MAT. OPERATOR AND STAFF WILL CONDUCT MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS AND REPORT ANY PROBLEMS TO DIRECTOR TO BE REPAIRED.
2017-05-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DOES NOT HAVE ADDRESS OF RELEASE PERSON ON THE EMERGENCY 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 ADDRESS OF RELEASE PERSON AND PLACE ON THE EMERGENCY FORM. IN FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL CHECK EMERGENCY FORMS AND MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETE AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
2017-05-09 Renewal 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) - Name on bottle/Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF BENADRYL IN THE KOALA ROOM THAT WAS NOT LABELED WITH A CHILD'S NAME. ALSO OBSERVED EXPIRED DESITIN IN THE PRESCHOOL BATHROOM.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. 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.)
OPERATOR PLACED CHILD'S NAME ON THE BENDRYL IMMEDIATELY AND DISCARDED EXPIRED DESITIN. IN THE FUTURE, STAFF WILL PLACE NAMES ON MEDICATION WHEN IT ARRIVES AT THE CENTER AND USE A SAFETY CHECKLIST MONTHLY TO CHECK EXPIRATION DATES ON ALL MEDICATIONS. EXPIRED MEDS WILL BE SENT HOME OR DISCARDED.

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