Description:
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center (DSECC) is a STAR 4 center located in a peaceful setting on the edge of Akron with access to a beautiful shaded playground far from the street. Diamond Street has been providing high quality care and education to infants through school-age for over 40 years. DSECC's teachers are a team of highly trained and experienced professionals. They understand the importance of developing a trusting relationship with each child. They also understand developmentally appropriate practice and most have been at DSECC for many years. DSECC's mission is to provide nurturing, safe, educational childcare that emphasizes the worth and uniqueness of each child in a Christian environment consistent with the Anabaptist mission of Akron Mennonite Church.
Additional Information:Please call us for a tour. Nothing can replace actually experiencing the culture of our school to understand the invisible curriculum of peace, joy and love that is fostered in every aspect of our curriculum and relationships.
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the stroller used by the young toddler aged children was discolored and unclean. 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 stroller used by the young toddler-aged children was discolored and unclean. Toys, play equipment, and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by children shall be clean, and in good repair. Staff cleaned the stroller and discarded the unclean seat cushions. Permission was approved by the DSECC Board Chair on 10/29/2020 to purchase a new stroller for the toddler-aged children. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant room that bags were being stored in drawers that were accessible to a mouthing child 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.) Corrected during Inspection. Bags that were stored in drawers in the Infant Room that were accessible to a mouthing child in care were removed to a higher cabinet. Child safety lock for cabinet was provided in order that objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. All drawers, cabinets will be checked monthly to ensure that child locks are in good working order in the Infant Room. Additional child locks for lower cabinets were installed. Drawer safety locks will be checked regularly, and replaced, if not locking the drawer properly. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the daily schedule was not posted in the school age room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Corrected during Inspection: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space. Lead teacher generated daily schedule and posted it on wall. A typed version of the daily schedule was then generated and replaced the hand-written version. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, hired 7/16/20, did not contain the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #2, hired 2/24/20, did not contain a FBI clearance that can be used for the purpose of employment with DHS, and there is no documentation of the request for this FBI clearance on file. File for staff person #3, hired 6/4/20, did not contain a FBI clearance that can be used for the purpose of employment with DHS, and there is no documentation of the request for this FBI clearance on file. File for staff person #4, hired 11/26/12, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 1/5/15 and 2/6/20, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/3/15 and 2/7/20, and a FBI clearance dated 1/7/15 and 2/18/20. These clearances were not updated within the 60 month requirement according to the CPSL. File for staff person #5, hired 2/16/04, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 1/5/15 and 2/5/20, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 1/3/15 and 2/14/20, and a FBI clearance dated 1/20/15 and 2/16/20. These clearances were not updated within the 60 month requirement according to the CPSL. 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 #1, #2, #3 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.) 10/16/2020 Employee #1 was past provisional hire period at time of Inspection. Employee #1 was removed from direct care of children on 10/16/2020, per instructions from the certification representative. Employee #1 re- submitted NSOR. The NSOR was returned and sent via email to the certification representative on 10/26/2020. 10/23/2020- Employee # 2 was able to provide original of FBI clearance from 10/20/2018. Executive Director made a copy for employee file on 10/23/2020. Employee secured a long-term substituting position in area school district and has not worked in the facility since August 2020. Employee #2 remains on payroll in the event she would like hours when current position changes. A copy of the FBI clearance was sent via email to the certification representative on 10/23/2020. 10/22/20 Employee # 3 is in a leadership role. Per the instructions of the certification representative, proof of appointment was to be provided on 10/14/2020. Proof of appointment for 10/22/2020 was sent via email, on 10/14/2020 to certification representative. Employee # 3 had FBI finger printing done, and is awaiting official document. 11/3/2020 Update to tracking system for clearances that will inform all staff, such as employee # 4 and #5, to re- complete expiring clearances prior to the 60 -month date on the clearance, in order to be in direct care of children. All staff will re-sign and date new disclosure statement included in an email from the certification representative on 10/28/20 at up-coming mandatory staff meeting and professional development day on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Facility has a checklist for all new hires and will continue to use the new hire checklist. Moving forward facility will also conduct a 14 day follow up with staff when hired provisionally to ensure clearances are obtained timely. Facility will also only accept DHS approved FBI clearances moving forward. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler "Robin" room, that the bathroom outlet was missing an outlet cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Corrected during Inspection. Staff in the Toddler room will routinely check outlets in the classroom and bathroom for protective coverings, especially after cleaning service has cleaned and swept the spaces. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool/school age girl's bathroom downstairs, that window cleaner and sanitary absorbent agent stating "keep out of reach of children" was being stored under the sink in the cabinet accessible to 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Corrected during Inspection. Window cleaner and sanitary absorbent agent stating "keep out of reach of children" were removed from cabinet in the preschool/school age girl's bathroom. that was accessible to children. These materials were moved, in to the cabinet that had a child safety lock. Cabinets were cleaned out. Additional child safety lock was installed so that both cabinets are inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the ceiling vents in the Oriel, Cardinal, and Blue Bird rooms contained excess dust leaving them unclean. 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.) Ceiling vents in Orioles, Cardinals, and Blue Bird room contained excess dust leaving them unclean. On 10/23/2020, vents in each classroom were cleaned. Pictures of completed task were sent to certification representative on 10/23/2020. Extended duster wands and boxes of dusters were purchased in order for classroom staff to include monthly vent dusting in their cleaning routine. A scheduled maintenance service for changing out the filters was performed by Haller Enterprises on 10/26/2020. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's written fire drill log indicated that at two separate times within the last 12 months fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart. The written log showed a fire drill took place on 9/10/2019 and the next occurring drill took place on 12/2/2019, and another fire drill took place on 6/24/2020 with the next occurring drill on 9/9/2020. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A fire drill is to be held at least every 60 days. The next scheduled drill will occur on 11/5/2020, which is prior to 60 days from the previous drill held on 9/9/2020. Facility persons and children in attendance will participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. A tracking alert will be set in system to remind leadership to hold fire drills at least every 60 days. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following items were observed: Cardinal room, a bin accessible and used by children was cracked. Swan room, a bin accessible and used by children was cracked and other bins were dirty. Big room, a bin was cracked and broken. Robin room, the shelves under the changing table, accessible to children, were dirty. 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.) Cardinal room: Cracked bin was removed from room. Robins: Changing table shelves were cleaned. Swans Room: Cracked bin was removed and replaced. Dirty bin and toys were washed and sanitized on day of inspection. Big Room: Cracked bin was removed. New Bins were purchased on 10/23/2019. Going forward, staff will perform room checks to ensure that all equipment is clean and in good repair. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Robin room that different types of plastic bags were in the cabinets and drawers accessible to mouthing children. 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.) All cabinets and drawers were cleared of plastic bags. Art activities that were not age-appropriate were removed from the classroom. Going forward, classroom staff will routinely check for objects with diameters of less than 1 inch, and those with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch. These items will be immediately removed from the classroom. Going Forward, all plastic bags will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the daily schedule for the Orioles Room was not posted. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The daily schedule for the Orioles room was generated and posted on the upper cabinet (just inside the classroom door to the left). This room is used as a morning and after noon combined space, for wrap-around care. The opening and closing schedules for he classroom were also posted on the cabinet. Going forward, the schedules will be provided to parents at time of enrollment. Daily Schedules will remain posted at all times. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Robin room that a child was sleeping behind the changing table and could to be seen by staff person, therefore, child was not being supervised while sleeping. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Cot placement for naptime was re-arranged so that no mat was placed behind the changing table. Staff in classroom have direct view of all children. All children are supervised while sleeping |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #6 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent of child #6 updated the center agreement to include the person(s) designated to whom the child may be released on 11/01/2019. Interim Executive Director reviewed documents and affixed signature on 11/04/2019. Going Forward, Administration staff will review all agreements for completion every 6 months. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #8 did not contain enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Emergency Contact and agreement updates were reviewed by parent of child#8. Re-admission date of 9/01/2019 was indicated on Agreement. Parent entered home and work addresses and telephone numbers on the emergency card for child#8. Going Forward, Emergency contract forms will be reviewed by administration staff to ensure that all information is included and up-to-date. Parent signature and date will confirm information. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Eagle's room that the emergency transportation plan was not posted. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An Emergency plan was generated and displayed in a conspicuous place in the Eagles room. Additional emergency plan was revised and updated. New copies were provided to lead teachers to be placed in binder in classroom backpack. An emergency transportation plan was posted and will remain posted at all times in this space and every childcare space. |
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