Description: SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE INC is a Child Care Center in UNIONTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained immunization records which did not include documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parents have signed a form stating that they have a strong belief against getting their child the flue vaccine. This form was placed in the Child's file. In the future the child's health assessment will be checked when turned in and if the child did not have a flu shot and the parent is against getting the Flu shot the parent will be required to sign a form stating that they do not want there child to have the flu shot. This form will be kept in the child's file. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 3/30/17, did not contain initial or subsequent health reports. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After the Inspection staff #1 subsequent Health assessment was found in another staff members folder. Her initial health assessment was not found. In the future staff files will be checked frequently to make sure that all required information including the health assessment are current and done in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the required 6 hours of annual training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After the Inspection staff #1 did not have proof of havening 6 hours of training in her file. Staff #1 took 6 hr of Better Kid Care training and her training was placed in her file In the future staff files will be checked frequently to make sure that all required information including the 6 hour of Staff training are current and done in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, staff #2 did not update their mandated reporter training within the required 60 month time period. The training was previously completed on 2/20/15 and updated on 5/21/20. Staff #3 and staff #4 did not provide documentation of current mandated reporter training. Based on documentation, both staff last completed the training on 2/20/15. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After the Inspection staff #2 did her mandated reporter training and her mandated reporter certificate was placed in the staff's file. Staff 3 and 4 also updated their training and certificates are now on file. In the future mandated reporting training will be done every 5 years IN the future staff files will be checked frequently to make sure that all required information including the mandated reporter training are current and done in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 3/30/17, did not contain an NSOR certificate as required. The file for staff #5, with a start date of 9/08/09, did not contain an NSOR certificate as required. 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. Staff #1 and staff #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After the Inspection staff #1 and #5 obtained and filed valid NSOR certificates. In the future all staff will have the NSOR clearance done before employment in the childcare facility . In the future staff files will be checked frequently to make sure that all required information including the NSOR are current and done in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, designated as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) After the Inspection staff #1 subsequent diploma was found in another staff members folder. In the future staff files will be checked frequently to make sure that all required information including the Diploma are current and done in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bike with a missing pedal was observed in the outdoor play space, leaving a bare metal post exposed. The head of a flower ornament on an outdoor playhouse was missing leaving a plastic post exposed. 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.) The bike was removed and the wire flower was clipped off. A health and safety checklist will be used to assess equipment. Children will not have access to the equipment or the area until the broken equipment is removed or repaired. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crib, in use by an infant, lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. The crib was pulled into the play area. Toys and other equipment were observed on all 4 sides of the crib. 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.) The crib was moved to allow for 2 feet of space on 3 sides. In the future staff will ensure there is 2 feet of space on 3 sides of all rest equipment while in use. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of the individuals to whom the child may be released. The file for child #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the full name or address of the individuals to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The information will be added to the emergency contact information for both children. In the future, all required information will be included on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a preschooler, contained a health report which was not updated with the required 12 month period. The most recent health report on file is current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A current health report is on file. In the future, all preschoolers will have an updated health report done at least every 12 months. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Documentation of having the influenza vaccine or an exemption letter will be obtained for child #2. In the future, parents will be required to provide updated written documentation of all required vaccinations. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked an updated health assessment. The health assessment was completed timely, however was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A current health assessment is now on file. In the future, staff will have a current health assessment on file at least every 24 months. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cracked siding was observed at ground level in the outdoor play space near the bikes. The cracked siding had sharp edges. A detached railing was observed on the porch of the rear exit to the infant/toddler room. The railing was detached at the base near the door leaving 2 nail head protruding and exposed. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The siding and railing were repaired. In the future, staff will use a health and safety checklist to make sure that all surface areas inside and outside in good repair. If anything is found to not be in good repair it will be made inaccessible until it is repaired. |
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| 2019-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The front entrance of the infant/toddler room was blocked by a crib. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The crib was moved. The exits and entrances will not be blocked. Items will be moved right away and, if needed, staff will be informed through a meeting that exits can not be blocked. |
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| 2018-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A cracked fireman's hat with sharp edges was observed in the preschool 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The hat was removed. All staff will do a safety check of their play space before use to make sure that there all toys are clean and in good repair. Toys that have cracks will be fixed or removed toys that are torn with exposed filling will be repaired or removed from the play space plug covers will places in all receptacles Staff will check for safety and assess toys and equipment for any removable parts that could be a choking hazard to small children and repair or remove the item from the play space Staff will insure that all 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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I'd write a 0 if I could this place is terrible kids run around like crazy no structure or routine they have couches carpets and beds for babies they make the toddlers nap on the carpet my daughter caught lice after 3 days of being there it is so dirty and un organized