Description: Our mission is to provide a positive early learning experience for all children enrolled in our Center. We offer a structured, supportive and stimulating educational environment that includes a varied curriculum. We provide age appropriate activities to ensure quality education and encourage continuous development. We believe that supervision is the key to quality childcare. Supervision is followed through sight, sound, access and redirection. We welcome and encourage cultural diversity within our Center. We will at all times respect and accommodate developmental differences.
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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| 2020-09-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Eight children were observed in a room measured for seven. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Two children were immediately moved into another room with the director so the room measured for seven was left with 6 children (SA) and one staff. No more than 7 children will be allowed to occupy the front right room. Director will review room measurements with staff at a mandatory staff meeting on 10/1/2020. |
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| 2020-09-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to fire drill logs that were reviewed at the time of inspection, more than 60 days have lapsed since the most recent fire drill took place. 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.) Director conducted a fire drill on 9/21/2020 at 12:42 pm. Fire drills will be conducted at a minimum of every 60 days, but will aim for every 30-60 to ensure we are conducting the safest fire drill possible. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The mulch near the embedded equipment measured at 7 inches deep and was compacted. 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.) Maintenance added multiple layers of mulch to the play area around the embedded equipment. Operator will ensure mulch around the embedded equipment will be at least 10 inches deep. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the kitchen was not clean. An unknown substance had spilled onto the bottom of the fridge (below the produce drawers) and dried. There were sticky areas on the bottom shelf. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Refrigerator was immediately cleaned / scrubbed with hot soapy water and sanitizing spray. Refrigerators in the facility will be kept clean and maintain a temperature of 45 F or below. A staff will be assigned to clean each fridge one time a week. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired provisionally on 2/10/20 and has resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the past 5 years. At the time of inspection, her record did not include an application for her out of state clearances, and her record included an incomplete PA state police clearance. She did not have complete provisional hire paperwork on file at the time of hire. In addition - - The LE has an approved provisional hire waiver on file effective 1/16/20, but more than 45 days have lapsed since the staff person began employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 in all circumstances. Facility person 1 was dismissed from the child care facility until she provides necessary CPSL clearance / paperwork. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two containers of liquid Swiffer cleaner and hand sanitizer (labeled "keep out of the reach of children") were observed in areas accessible to the children in care. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Swiffer cleaner and hand-sanitizer were removed from classrooms during inspection. Cleaning materials and toxics will be locked or kept in a location inaccessible to children. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An area of peeling paint/plaster was observed in the hallway of the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) The area of peeling paint was covered at the time of inspection. Director/owner are completing monthly site safety checklists of building and each classroom to ensure any peeled or damaged paint or plaster is covered or re-plastered as soon as possible by maintenance. Any observed chipping or peeling paint will be covered immediately. |
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| 2020-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 used an inappropriate means of redirection when she pushed child 1 out of her way as she was entering into a toddler classroom. The child stumbled backwards. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person 1 was fired as a result of this situation. Redirection by staff members (of children) will promote positive interactions to include promoting the development of social skills, social competence, and self-esteem. |
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| 2020-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The power to the facility went out on February, 20, 2020. The program continued operating despite knowing the projected timeline for power to be restored was a few hours out. The indoor temperature in the facility dropped down to 62 F. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) If any situation arises that would cause the temperature in the center to fall below 65 F, the center will be closed. The center will maintain temperature above 65 F for the safety of the children. |
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| 2020-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) - Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The power went out in the facility on February 20, 2020. The staff were unable to wash the children's hands (prior to eating snack / after diapering) as the electric sinks were not operational in the child care spaces / diapering areas. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) If running water is not available in the center, the center will close. To wash hands in a temporary situation, staff will use jugs of water and soap over a receptacle to contain the water used for hand washing. This will ensure facility persons and able children will wash their hands after toileting and before eating. |
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| 2019-08-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, it was determined that a staff person in the infant room gave an infant a bottle that was unsafe (too hot) for consumption. The bottle was heated in a bottle warmer two times, and when staff realized it was too hot, the bottle was placed in the fridge for a short period of time. Staff person 1 removed the bottle from the fridge, failed to check that the bottle cooled to a safe temperature, and gave it to an infant in care. The child put it in his mouth, but refused to drink the bottle despite displaying signs of hunger. It was then discovered that the bottle was too hot to be given to an infant. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person 1 will not provide care to infants until she reviews the infant room safety reminders sheet and signs off that she understands the important regulations. Staff will not be permitted to be in the infant room without being properly trained by our assistant group supervisor with experience in the infant room. All staff will read and sign infant room safety reminder sheet prior to assisting in the infant room. Staff will check the temperature of the liquid inside the bottles by testing the temperature of the liquid on the inside of their wrist prior to giving to infants to ensure the temperature is not too hot. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The depth of the mulch underneath the climbing equipment on the preschool/school age playground measured at less than 9 inches in depth. This does not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Director contacted maintenance man to add mulch to the playground to measure 9 inches or more which he did at the date listed above. Director will ensure loose fill on the playground under climbing equipment measures at least 9 inches deep. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The thermometers in the older ones room and in the infant room were both reading at 50 F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) New refrigerators have been ordered. The temperature will be maintained at below 45 F. Staff will check classroom thermometers weekly to ensure cleanliness and temperature accuracy. Temperature will be maintained at 45 F or below at all times. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Daily schedules were not posted in the beginner preschool room, nor the school age room. 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.) Daily schedule was set/adjusted to resemble preschool's and school age's daily schedule and hung in the classroom on the date listed above. . A written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in each classroom. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An older school age child was allowed to walk out of the classroom and down the hallway to the bathroom without supervision. 11 children were present in the preschool classroom when staff persons 2 and 3 were asked which children they were each responsible for. Only 9 of the 11 children were accounted for in the groups, leaving two children unaccounted for. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director scheduled a DK center-wide supervision training with Karen Rucker to be held on 7/25/19 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Oberlin Road location. Director will ensure staff have a minimum of 2 hours of supervision training per year and document it in their staff file. The staff who do not attend will complete 2 hours of supervision training on Better Kid Care. Children will be supervised at all times. |
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I was working for this company and they don’t treat the staff fairly. Very racist. I was always treated differently from others. Teachers will tell me what they treat you like that when your a great teacher. Don’t recommend this center.