Description: DARILYNS KIDDIE CITY DAYCARE CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 33 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/29/2020. At that time, an empty toy box was observed on the playground with about an inch of dirty, standing water in it. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider immediately emptied water from toy box. In the future, provider will check daily for any standing water in the toy box or any time after it rains. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/29/2020. At that time, the lid on the trash can used for diapering in the infant area had broken off. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility will replace trash can used for diapering in the infant area with a hands-free, lidded trash can. In the future, facility will make sure all diapers are disposed of in a hands-free, lidded trash can. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the files Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, Facility Person #3 and Facility Person #4 contained National Sex Offender Registry clearances (NSOR) dated 7/13/2020. According to the CPSL, all staff were required to have the NSOR on file by 7/1/2020. Facility Person #4 did not have mandated reporter training on file conducted within the past five years. The last training on file was dated 1/23/15. The file for Facility Person #3 reflects a hire date of 11/25/19. The child abuse clearance for Facility Person #3 was dated 2/6/2020 and the file did not contain a request for the clearance. The mandated reporter training was dated 7/20/2020. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the future, provider will make sure to comply with the CPSL. Provider will call Regional Office or certification representative with any questions pertaining to the CPSL to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time the renewal inspection was conducted, the file for Facility Person #2 did not contain documentation of education or experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility Person #2 will be used as a volunteer at the facility until documentation of her education and experience is on file at the facility. In the future, provider will make sure to have on file documentation of education and experience for all new staff that qualifies them for their position at their time of hire. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, the operator did not have verification that the rubber unitary playground surface meets the ASTM test standards required by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider covered embedded equipment with tarp until they are able to obtain the AMST test data for the playground surface. Children will not use the embedded playground equipment until the AMST test data is on file at the facility. In the future, the AMST test data for the playground surface will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, the cribs in the infant room were not labeled with each child's name. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider immediately labeled the cribs in the infant room. In the future, provider will make sure that all rest equipment is labeled with the child's name and is updated as needed. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have two feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider immediately moved objects from around the crib so that there were two feet of space on three sides. In the future, provider will make sure that all cribs have two feet of space on three sides while they are in use. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(4) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, the following health reports in the children's files did not contain a flu vaccine conducted within the past year or a letter of exemption. Child #1: 3/21/18, Child #2: 1/23/18, Child #3: 11/6/14. 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.The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain health records that include the children's most recent flu vaccines for the following children: Child #1, #2, and #3. In the future, provider will make sure that the health reports for the children are updated when the child is immunized. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, a trash can containing dirty diapers was observed on the playground. The trash can was not lidded. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will get a hands-free, lidded trash can for use when diapering. In the future, provider will make sure that all diapers are placed immediately into a hands-free, lidded trash can. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, the changing pad in the bathroom was observed to be ripped and unable to be cleaned properly after use. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain new changing pad for use in the bathroom. In the future, provider will make sure that the changing pad is not ripped so that the diaper changing area is able to be cleaned properly after each use. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, there was not written statement for formula and feeding schedule for the infants in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have parents fill out a written statement for the formula and feeding schedule for all infants. In the future, provider will make sure that all infants in care have a feeding schedule. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/19. At that time, the first-aid kit on the child care van did not contain 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.A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider immediately placed gloves in the first-aid kit. In the future, provider will check monthly to make sure all items are in first-aid kit. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/20/18. At that time, a small plastic bag was observed in the lowest cubby in the infant area and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider immediately removed the plastic bag from the child's cubby. In the future, staff will check children's cubbies daily for any plastic bags or small objects. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/20/18. At that time, Phytoplex Z-Guard, labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an open backpack on a hook in a child's cubby. This was accessible to the toddler children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider immediately moved the Phytoplex Z-Guard to a locked area of the facility. In the future, staff will check children's cubbies daily for any toxics that may be accessible to the children. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/20/18. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the purple half wall next to the refrigerator in the preschool room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will repaint or cover peeling paint on purple half wall in preschool area. In the future, provider will check monthly for peeling paint. |
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