Elizabeth United Methodist Early Learnin - Elizabeth PA Child Care Center

317 SECOND ST SUITE C, ELIZABETH PA 15037
(412) 384-8374

About the Provider

Description: ELIZABETH UNITED METHODIST EARLY LEARNIN is a Child Care Center in ELIZABETH PA, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179804
  • Capacity: 96
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One high chair located in the front toddler area was observed not to have installed a T-shaped safety strap.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The highchair with the missing restraint strap was immediately removed from the room. All highchairs will have the T-shaped safety strap and wide base.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #4 was observed not to contain documentation of the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrival and departure time was added to child #4's Agreement form. All Agreements will contain both arrival and departure times.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the address for the person's whom the child is authorized to be released to.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mother provided the missing addresses. All emergency contact forms will be completed in full at the time of enrollment.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 a younger toddler aged child was observed not to contain documentation of a health report being completed within the last 6 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #3 was reminded again that we must have a current physical for their child. Due to overlapping vacations - the family's and ours (we are closed from July 8-12), a copy of the physical will be mailed to Chris Loos.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records on file for children #1 and #2 were observed not to contain documentation of an influenza vaccination being administered within the last 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All immunization records will be checked for the influenza vaccine. If a parent does not want their child to receive this vaccination, a letter will be included in the child's file stating this. The parents of children #1 and #2 submitted a letter stating they did not want their child to receive this vaccination. A copy of these letters will be mailed to Chris Loos.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One bottle in the infant room was observed not to be labeled with the name of the child whom it was intended for.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A label with the infants name was placed on the bottle immediately. All bottles will be labeled for each infant.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a valid child abuse clearance at the time of hire. This is evidenced by the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #1 being for volunteer purposes.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A request for a Child Abuse Clearance was submitted on-line for staff person #1. All new hires will have proper clearances.
2019-06-27 Renewal 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A portable space heater was observed being stored on a shelf in the back toddler area.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The space heater was removed from the room and center. No space heaters will be permitted in the center.
2018-08-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed the operator and staff person #1, that in August of 2017, staff person #1 shut the trunk of her car while 2 school aged children were in the care. The trunk was opened immediately after it was shut.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was suspended for the remaining summer, after being reprimanded and reviewing the regs concerning child safety. Children will be supervised at all times.
2018-08-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed the operator and staff person #1, that in August of 2017, staff person #1 shut the trunk of her car while 2 school aged children were in the care. The trunk was opened immediately after it was shut.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was reprimanded for the remaining of the summer. Upon return staff person #1 regs were reviewed with staff. Children will not be restrained in care.
2018-08-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed the operator and staff person #1, that in August of 2017, staff person #1 shut the trunk of her car while 2 school aged children were in the care. The trunk was opened immediately after it was shut.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was reprimanded immediately, and suspended for the remaining summer. We also reviewed the regulations.
2018-06-14 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A TV placed on a small plastic table located in the front of the preschool room was observed not to be secured to the table creating a falling hazard to the children in care.

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.)
Velcro straps were placed on TV to anchor it to the stand. They will remain in place in the future.
2018-06-14 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was observed napping in a pack and play without 2 feet of space on three sides. This is evidenced by the pack and play being up against the wall on one side, on the right side being up against an infant swing and the left side being up against a plastic chest of drawers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pack and plays were re-arranged to meet the standards. Staff will ensure in the future that each child has two feet on three sides when in pack and plays.
2018-06-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child#4 was observed not to contain complete documentation of work information for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mother completed work information as required. In the future all child forms will be checked to ensure completeness.
2018-06-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were observed not to contain documentation of the children's complete health insurance information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All insurance information was provided by the parents for the above children. In the future all parents will supply this information at enrollment.

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