Description: The First Choice Child Care Centers of Huntingdon County are State Certified Centers. They offer a pleasant atmosphere to stimulate the development of your children. Nutritious meals are served for Breakfast, Lunch and Snack – adhering to the USDA nutritional guidelines. Children from the ages of 6 weeks through 12 years are served in the 1st Choice Child Care Centers. For School Age children a before/after school program is provided during the school year and a summer recreation program is provided during the summer. All centers feature safe indoor and outdoor environments for children, including resilient surfacing on the playgrounds!
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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| 2020-02-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to infant room staff there are times when an infant has fallen asleep in a swing for a period of 5 - 15 minutes before being moved to a crib. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We acknowledge that a swing is not an age appropriate rest equipment. Staff will place a child immediately in a crib when/if a child falls asleep in a swing or other equipment that is not appropriate for sleep; swings seat, car seats etc. Director will review policy with staff and then "spot check" throughout the day to ensure policy is being implemented consistently. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to infant room staff there are times when an infant has fallen asleep in a swing for a period of 5 - 15 minutes before being moved to a crib. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will follow the policy which states children are immediately put into cribs if they fall asleep in swings, seats, etc. Director will review the policy with staff (already reviewed) and spot check at different times of the day to ensure the policy is followed. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 young toddlers sitting at a table in the infant room eating lunch without the toddlers hands being washed beforehand; according to staff they wiped the hands of the children with wipes in lieu of hand washing. Correction Required: 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.) Director reviewed hand washing policy with staff and then observed at different parts of the day to ensure practice was being implemented. Director will "spot check" daily to ensure practice is being implemented appropriately. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Observed an open plastic container of ice melt crystals in the corner of the foyer leading into the stairwell which leads to the upstairs school-age classroom and to the EHS classroom labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" which were accessible to children. Previously cited on 11/19/19 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.) Immediately removed, will only be stored in the shed. Staff will check daily to ensure ice melt is not in the facility. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an open plastic container of ice melt crystals, which lacked a label that specifies the contents in the corner of the foyer leading into the stairwell which leads to the upstairs school-age classroom and to the EHS classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Immediately removed, it is now stored in the original bags in the locked shed. Staff will check daily to ensure ice melt is not in the facility. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Observed chipping plaster at the exit door located in the EHS classroom. Previously cited on 11/19/2019. 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.) Plaster will be repaired by 01/17/2020. Will inspect monthly to ensure no chipping paint or plaster. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd Citation: Observed a cracked toilet lid in the first bathroom stall located in the hallway bathroom area. Observed a wooden toilet lid with a sharp rough point in the third bathroom stall located in the hallway bathroom area. Previously cited on 11/19/2019. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) New toilets have been ordered and are on back order; anticipated date of delivery end of first week of February. Installation will occur by the end of February. Cracked lid and rough edges will be covered until toilets can be replaced. Toilets will be inspected regularly to ensure no cracks. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked plastic bin on the preschool playground, creating rough edges and sharp points. Observed splintering blocks on the toy shelf located in the preschool classroom. 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.) Block and bin were immediately removed and discarded. Staff looked at the remaining blocks on the shelf to ensure no rough edges. Staff were reminded by the Supervisor to check the toys and discard or remove the toy immediately until it can be fixed. Supervisor will check toys at a minimum of monthly. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a rest cot in the EHS classroom for child #6 which lacked a label for use by the specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Cot was labeled immediately. This item is on the monthly checklist and will be put on the classroom daily checklist. Staff were instructed in preparing for new children that the crib/cot be labeled in advance of the child's first day. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the infant room lacked a thermometer. 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.) Thermometers were immediately put into the refrigerator. The food service supervisor will spot check weekly to ensure a working thermometer is in all refrigerators. Also added to monthly supervisors checklist. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The school-age classrooms lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in a conspicuous location. 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.) A schedule of daily activities was placed in the school age room. This item will be added to the supervisors monthly checklist. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked an child service report, with information about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months; the most recent child service report on file was dated 03/12/2019. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A copy of the parent-teacher conference was filed in the child care file. This child also attends Pre K and the conference form was not in the child care file. The Pre K Supervisor will forward a copy of the parent -- teacher conference form to the Child Care Director within 1 week of completion of the conference. The child care Director will communicate with the Pre K Supervisor to ensure a timely copy of the record is received and track to ensure all conference forms are received. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #5 lacked the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The enrollment clerk added the times to the financial agreement. She will add the times in each agreement for newly enrolled children and will modify agreements as needed for currently enrolled children. A place on the financial agreement will be added to the form to record arrival and departure times. Files will be spot checked during file audits by the supervisor. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked information for health insurance coverage with the policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medical number was obtained. Enrollment clerk will not permit a child to start unless the medical numbers are obtained prior to enrollment. Files will be spot checked during file audits by the supervisor |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked the complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parent 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 addresses were obtained for the persons to be released to. Enrollment clerk will not permit a child to start unless the paperwork is complete with addresses prior to enrollment. Files will be spot checked during file audits by the supervisor. |
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