Galinis Childrens Center - Hastings PA Child Care Center

237 4TH AVE PO BOX 488, HASTINGS PA 16646
(814) 247-9223

About the Provider

Description: GALINIS CHILDRENS CENTER is a Child Care Center in HASTINGS PA, with a maximum capacity of 34 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178963
  • Capacity: 34
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Cambria Heights - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a "U" shaped table with high chairs installed within the table but 3 missing straps.

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.)
All "u" shaped table chairs have the straps in and are all in working order. Moving forward I'll be certain to check them and be sure they are in and working correctly.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the upstairs child care space, 2 pack and play rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Observed in the back room located on the main floor, rest equipment not labeled for children; nor a list posted by the rest equipment indicating assigned equipment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All pack and play rest equipment is labeled for an individual child and is occupied by that child only. Moving forward, I'll be certain that all rest equipment is labeled and used only for that specific child.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

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

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.)
I had mom fill in all missing information for child #3 on the emergency contact form. I'll be certain in the future that all information is filled in completely and correctly.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
I had mom of child #3 complete the lacking information on the emergency contact form. Moving forward I'll be certain to check and double check that all information is filled out completely and correctly.
2020-06-22 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: The file of child #2 with an enrollment date of 7-5-18 lacked annual health assessments. The only health assessments on file were dated 6-24-18 and 5-19-20.

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.)
I will be certain to obtain a health report every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child, to stay in compliance with the codes.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP, due to the fact that a flu vaccination or exemption letter were not present in the file.

Correction Required: A 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.)
Child #1 recently had a physical and mom filled out the flu rejection form. Moving forward, I'll be certain to check all my kids files and keep them up to date according to ACIP recommendations.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had an expired PA State Police clearance. The only PA State Police clearance in the file was dated 9-13-14. In addition, the file of staff #1 had late Child Abuse and FBI clearances. The Child Abuse clearances were dated 8-18-14 and 4-16-20; the FBI clearances were dated 10-27-14 and 6-10-20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.)
Staff #1 has obtained her state Police clearance. Moving forward I'll be certain that all my staff have current clearances to comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent. The files of children #3 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and work phone numbers of the enrolling parents.

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.)
The files of child # 1, #3, and #4 were all filled out entirely now. All work address and phone numbers will filled in. Moving forward I'll be sure to have the parent fill them out completely.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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 health insurance information has been updated for child#2. From here on out, I'll be sure to have the correct health care information filled out completely.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, and #5 lacked addresses of the individual 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the names, address and telephone numbers of the individual aloud to pick up the child have be updated. Moving forward, I'll be sure to have all sections of the Emergency contact form filled out in its entirely.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The preschool room lacked posting of a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written plan to identify means of transporting a child to emergency care was post in the pre school room. The post will remain on the wall from now and into the future.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of parent review of the emergency contact forms and financial agreements every 6 months.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The families signed and dated the emergency contact forms and financial agreement update forms. Moving forward, the form will be signed every six months.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #3 and #4 lacked documentation of updated immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP or parent documentation regarding exemption from the flu vaccination.

Correction Required: A 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.)
Both child #3 and #4 parents have signed and dated a Flu vaccination rejection form. I'll be certain to check the shot records from here on out to be certain the child has received the vaccination. If the child has not, I'll be sure to get the rejection form signed.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3, with a start date in care with children of 5-21-19 lacked a health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My staff obtained a copy of her most recent physical which was done on 4-4-2019. This also included the Mantoux test and results. From this day forward, I'll be sure my staff has a physical before the hire date.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #4 and #6 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
I had my staff request two written, nonfamily references from former persons they had baby sat for. Moving forward, I'll be sure to require this type of documentation to obtain employment.

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