Edward And Jeanne Arnold Early Learning Center - Lebanon PA Child Care Center

152 N 8TH ST , LEBANON PA 17046
(717) 272-7700

About the Provider

Description: EDWARD AND JEANNE ARNOLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in LEBANON PA, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179527
  • Capacity: 124
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Lebanon
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Infant high chair straps were missing.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Straps shall be cleaned/replaced before use. All furniture shall be used according to manufacturers instructions to be safe for use.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have designated release person address listed on emergency contact form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An up to date Emergency Contact form will be on file by 8/1/19. All EC forms shall contain the name, phone number, and address for all persons to whom the child may be released.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 6 did not have an 18 mth old physical on file. 10/10/18 physical does not note 6mth old DTP and HIB immunizations.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An up to date physical will be on file by 8/1/19. Parents will be required to provide an update physical with complete immunization summary for toddlers: 1 yr 18th mth 2 yrs.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have a 4 yr old physical on file. Last physical dated 3/13/18 and does have an immunization record attached. Dr only notes "UTD".

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An up to date physical will be on file by 8/1/19. Parents will be required to provide an up to date age appropriate physical as scheduled by ACIP.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Bottles in the infant room were not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottles of formula for infants shall be individually labeled and placed in an individually labeled container inside the refrig. Bottles, formula, food, etc shall be labeled for individual use at all times.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.62(c)/3270.102(a) - Space safe for large muscle activity/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Extreme gaps in fencing exposes sharp edges accessible to children in the outdoor playspace.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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.)
Playground will not be used pending repair. Toys equipment areas inside and outside shall be free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch/crush points, splinters, exposed bolts.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Paint bottles in the Pre K room were not labeled with contents. Bottles were not the original container.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All paint in containers have been labeled with contents. The original container is on site to verify non-toxic and safe for use. All materials not in the original container shall be labeled and the original container shall be onsite to verify non toxic.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several classroom refrigerators were dirty/had debris inside. Shelving in 4's had visible dirt/debris.

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.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.)
All classroom refrigerators were cleaned. Shelving cleaned in all rooms. Refrigerators and shelving shall be cleaned monthly to ensure no dirt/debris remains inside. Equipment shall be kept clean by wash/rinse/sanitizing on a regular cleaning basis.
2018-07-11 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children did not have age appropriate furniture for eating lunch. Children were sitting on the floor/ground to eat.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lunch will be prepared at the YMCA and transported to the center. Children shall have their lunch in their rooms utilizing age appropriate furniture.
2018-07-11 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: No thermometer in refrigerator in the Pre k room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometer placed in refrig. All refrigerators holding potentially hazardous foods for the children shall have an operable thermometer maintaining a temp of 45 degrees F or below.
2018-07-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Agreements are not signed by the director and have no date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements have been signed by director and date of admission completed. Agreements shall be completed, signed/dated by director and parent with date of admission specified.
2018-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Updated emergency contacts with complete required information were not in the childcare spaces or 1st aid bag.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact forms have been reviewed for completion and placed in all childcare rooms and 1st aid bags. the most recent up to date emergency contact form for each child shall be in their specific classroom and 1st aid bag at all times.
2018-07-11 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have up to date physician's directions to administer "as needed" medication. Medication notes consult physician for ages 2-5.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication for child 2 was sent home. Parent shall provide written instructions for all medications that say as needed/consult physician. parent will provide an action plan to ensure medication is administered as needed and correctly. Medications will only be administered with the proper written instructions from the prescribing physician.
2018-07-11 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a high school diploma on file to qualify as aide.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.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.)
HS diploma for staff 1 placed on file. at the start of employment, staff shall have educational qualifications on file.
2017-07-19 Renewal 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: PLAYGROUND HAS SMALL PEBBLES AND STONES POSING CHOKING HAZARDS FOR INFS/TODS; EROSING POSING TRIP HAZARDS TO ALL CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.)
THE PEBBLES AND STONES SHALL BE REMOVED/COVERED TO ENSURE NO ACCESS BY INFS/TODS. SAND SHALL BE FILLED IN TO COVER THE TREE ROOTS AND ELIMINATE TRIP HAZARDS. MATERIALS LESS THAN AN INCH SHALL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO INFS/TODS. OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE SHALL NOT HAVE TRIP HAZARDS TO CHILDREN.

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