Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center Llc - Lancaster PA Child Care Center

558 HIGH ST , LANCASTER PA 17603
(717) 392-4808

About the Provider

Description: SUNSHINE NURSERY DAYCARE CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183190
  • Capacity: 30
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 (hired 9/1/2020) included an initial health assessment dated 9/15/2020, obtained after staff started working at facility.

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.)
In the future all new staff would have health assessment completed before they start working with the children.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 (admission date 1/16/17), #5 (admission date 10/22/18) and #6 (admission date 10/30/17) did not include previous emergency contact information, therefore unable to determine if information was updated at least 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect all previous information from the beginning to now and will keep emergency contact in the child's files current in the Center for child #2,#5 and #6. All emergency contact information will be updated at least every 6 months.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 (admission date 10/30/17) did not contain an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect all previous health assessment since 10/30/2017 until this year for child#6. Moving forward, all children will have an initial health assessment on file, dated no later than 60 days after admission.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 (DOB 5/21/19) does not contain an updated immunization record, only shows record for first Hep B shot at birth. The file for child #5 (DOB 3/2/18) and #7 (DOB 4/26/18) did not contain an updated health assessment.

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. 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.)
We collect an updated immunization record for Child#1, also we collect the updated health assessment for child#5 and child #7. All children will have updated health assessments and immunization records in their files at all times.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 (DOB 10/5/11) was missing an updated health assessment for when child started Kindergarten.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect an updated Health assessment since 11/13/2017. All school age children will have a copy of their health assessment from entering kindergarten in their file.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The medication log for child #8 did not contain a parent's signature. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had father sign medication log when father dropped child off at facility during the inspection. Moving forward, all medication logs will include parent's signature.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have written statements from parents giving formula and feeding schedule for any of the infants.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We created a form to statements from the parents giving formula and feeding schedule for infants and parents must to sign it. All infants will have written statements for formula and feeding schedules.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contained emergency contact information and a fee agreement with 6 month review dates but did not have the parent's signature to confirm the update.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect parent's signature for emergency contact and agreement for child#4. All emergency contact information will be updated with parent's signature and date.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #3 did not contain parent's signature for consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect parent's signature for consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first Aid procedures to child#1 and #3. All emergency contact information will include these signatures.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #3 did not contain parent's signature for consent for transportation and walking excursions.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect the parent's signature for consent for transportation and walking excursion to child #1 and #3. All emergency contact information will include these signatures.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 (admission date 1/16/17), #5 (admission date 10/22/18) and #6 (10/30/17) contained only an updated fee agreement, no initial or previous agreements were in file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We collect the initial and previous agreement and keep it in the Child's file for child #2, #5 and #6. Moving forward, all children's files will include initial and all subsequent written agreements.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: All Staff files did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Creating a form for Emergency Plan Training that will given to each employee at the time of initial employment to sign it and keep it in their files. All new employees will have emergency plan training at initial hire.
2019-10-09 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that fire drills were not held at least every 60 days. The facility had a fire drill recorded on 5/15/19 and 8/28/19.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We updated our Fire Drill with dates 8/28/2019 to 10/18/2019 and we continue doing it every 60 days
2019-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed under the changing table, in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
Director removed the plastic bags and put them in the office. Moving forward, all plastic bags will be kept inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2019-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director added the emergency plan to the binder containing the DHS regulations and contact information, that parents have access to. Moving forward, the emergency plan will always be kept in a conspicuous location at the facility.

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