Get Set Learning Center - Allentown PA Child Care Center

946 N VAN BUREN ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18109
(484) 350-3182

About the Provider

Description: Our mission, is to provide a high-quality early learning educational program. That promote a healthy child development by meeting the needs of families

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177155
  • Capacity: 34
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Escorted to/from school, Allentown City - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Allentown City - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-03-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is an infant sleeping in a crib that only has 2 feet of space on one side.

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.)
The crib was moved so that there were 2 feet of space on three sides. In the future, all rest equipment that is in use will have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
2019-10-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/21/19, cert rep observed staff member #1 with 6 children: one younger toddler and five older toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was coached & re-trained on proper ratio procedures at a staff meeting on 10/21/19. Director reviewed ratio requirements as well as supervision when moving from one area to another. All staff also completed 1 hour Supervision & Staff: Child Ratio through Better Kid Care. The staff member who violated the ratio policy was given a written arning. All groups will be in ratio at all times.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are balloons hanging from the ceiling in the infant & toddler areas. If the balloons were to pop or deflate, they would be accessible to children.

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.)
The balloons were removed from the infant & toddler area. In the future, toys & objects that have a diameter less than an inch in diameter and objects that can be a choking hazard will be kept in an area inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are gloves on the bottom shelf of the changing table in the young toddler room. There is a red balloon on the floor in the infant room. All items were accessible to the children.

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.)
The gloves and balloon were moved to an area inaccessible to children. In the future, all choking hazards will be kept out of the child care space and in an area inaccessible to children.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The changing table in the young toddler room has loose screws, resulting in the changing table being unstable.

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.)
The screws were tightened in the changing table. In the future, weekly checks will be completed to make sure that all furniture is safe.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no health insurance coverage or policy number for Child #3

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.)
Health insurance coverage and policy number will be obtained for Child #4. In the future, health insurance coverage and policy number will be provided on the emergency information form for all children prior to them starting at the facility.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no plastic-lined, hands-free covered garbage can near the changing table in the bathroom.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plastic-lines, hands-free covered garbage can was placed in the bathroom by the changing table. In the future, all soiled diapers will be discarded by placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and fee agreement forms for the following children have not been updated in over 6 months: Child #1, Child #2, & Child #3,. Emergency contact and fee agreement for Child #1 were last updated 5/12/17. Emergency contact and fee agreement were last updated for Child #2 were last updated 5/26/17. Emergency contact and fee agreement for Child #3 were last updated 8/28/17.

Correction Required: 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.)
Emergency contact and fee agreement forms will be updated for Child #1, Child #2, & Child #3. In the future, emergency contact and fee agreement forms will be updated every 6 months for all children at the facility.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 started at the facility on 2/5/18 and has not completed Mandated Reporter Training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will completed Mandated Reporter training. In the future, all staff will complete Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Facility will comply with all parts of CPSL.
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature in the bathroom is 112 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature was lowered to below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. In the future, monthly checks will be completed to make sure that hot water accessible to children will not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit..
2018-05-11 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The First Aid kit on the outdoor play space with the preschool children is missing soap and scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap and scissors were placed in the First Aid kit on the outdoor play space with the preschool children. In the future, weekly checks will be completed to make sure that all first aid kits contain soap, band aids, gauze, tweezers, tape, scissors, and gloves.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was an outdoor climbing toy that the operator removed a section. This casued the piece that remained to have a crack in it which could allow a child to cut or scratch thier finger and pinch their finger in.

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.)
Placed tape over the cracked areas. Will do weekly checks of equipment and repair/remove as needed.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was one bottle of children's pain medication that was past the expiration date marked on the label from the manufacturer. The date was 3/2017.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child no longer in care. Medication was disposed of. Will check expiration dates carefully aand return/dispose of expired medication immediately.
2017-05-26 Renewal 3270.21/3270.151(c)(4) - General Health and Safety/Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was driving school aged children to and from school. Staff person #1's health assessment had a written statement from the doctor, " Recommend against driving until getting vision corrected(needs glasses)". Staff person #1 when questioned did not have proof of an eye exam and proof she was now able to drive.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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 person #1 was immediately removed as driver until she gets a new physicl satting it is ok for her drive. In the future, will be sure to check physical forms more carefully.

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