Fulton County Family Partnership Preschool And Chi - Mc Connellsburg PA Child Care Center

22438 GREAT COVE RD , MC CONNELLSBURG PA 17233
(717) 485-6767

About the Provider

Description: Fulton County's Local Education And Resource Network (LEARN) is currently comprised

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175515
  • Capacity: 116
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-14 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The school age classroom lacked a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily activities was hung in the school age classroom where it will remain.
2020-07-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked Mandated Reporter training completed within every 60 months. Training dates observed were 1/28/15 and 3/4/20.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has current Mandated Reporter training. All Mandated Reporter training will be completed every 60 months for all staff.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The toddler child care space was observed having a broken plastic toy bin with sharp corners.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bins, toys, play equipment used by children shall be in good repair. Free form rough/sharp edges, pinch and crush points. splinters and exposed bolts.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the flu vaccination or an exemption letter on file for the 2018/2019 flu season.

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.)
Al children files will be in accordance with vaccines recommended by the ACIP.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. One reference was observed on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility records shall include 2 nonfamily written references, attesting to the person suitability to work as a facility person working with children.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The preschool room was observed having broken plaster in the right rear corner of the child care space located beside the children's building blocks.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A corner guard was placed in the inside corner of the preschool room to help prevent future broken plaster. All walls will be inspected indoor/outdoor surfaces daily to ensure no damaged, peeled paint or plaster.
2018-12-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. 1 reference was observed in file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director of child care will review and verify all paperwork is in all child care staff files prior to handing over to our human resources department.
2018-04-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The preschool classroom was observed having exposed bolts on the toilet.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Checking for exposed toilet bolts will be included on the safety checklist that already exists for all the childcare spaces. The toilet bolt covers will be checked prior to the kids arriving, at nap time, as part of the closing duties and anytime children are using the toilets. Staff supervise toileting time will check to ensure that the toilet bolt covers are in place.
2018-04-10 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space designated for toddlers was observed having pieces of rubber mulch from the adjacent play space that had a diameter of less than 1 inch.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toddler playground will continue to be inspected prior to use for any safety issues or concerns. If issues or concerns are found they will be corrected prior to the children being permitted on the playground. The playground safety check will continue to be completed by the office assistant or assigned to someone by the office assistant. The playground safety check forms will be filed for 3 years plus the current year in a locked cabinet on site at the childcare facility.
2018-04-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments for staff #2 and #3 lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 received an updated physical on the DHS approved health assessment. All staff will us the DHS approved Child Care Staff Health Assessment. Any physical received on another form will not be accepted. Child Care staff will be unable to work at FCFP until the approved DHS Health Assessment form is received.
2018-04-10 Renewal 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the facility was utilizing a staff person who was 17 years of age.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has not worked in the count with the children since 4-10-2018. All staff will be at least 18 years of age prior to their first day being used as a staff person in the staff child ratio. This regulation will be complied with by having the director of childcare and the director of HR both verify the age of all potential employees by adding a question to our application checking yes or not if you are above the age of 18. The age requirements will also be stated in the advertisement for job opeinings.
2017-04-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch on the preschool playground which is accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. The toddler playground is adjacent to the preschool playground which is separated by a chain link fence. The fence lacks a barrier which prevents a toddler from reaching the mulch on the other side of the fence.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A tarp (barrier) has been installed so that the infants/toddlers can not get to the mulch on the preschool playground. We are looking into a mesh barrier to replace the tarp. The tarp will remain until something else is purchased and installed.
2017-04-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #5, #6 and #7 lacked a completed child service report every 6 months. The file for child #5 contained a current child service report completed on 12/07/2016 with the previous child service report completed on 03/29/2016. The file for child #6, with a start date in August 2016, contained a current child service report completed on 03/20/2017 with no previous child service reports on file. The file for child #7 contained a current child service report completed on 11/17/2016 with the previous child service report completed on 04/19/2016.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lead staff completing CSR will track the dates on the STARS "Observation/Assessment/Conference Tracking Sheet" so that dates are not missed. Lead staff will also be sure to give the director of child care a copy for in the child's main file.
2017-04-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 lacked the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement 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.)
#1 and #4 are updated with the release names. All FCFP child files are reviewed and updated. Files will be reviewed more closely by the director of child care to be sure everything is completed. Child #4 is no longer enrolled as of 05/17/2017.
2017-04-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
#3 phone number for physician is updated. The director of child care will review files more closely to ensure all forms are completed in full.

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