Grace Christian Childcare - Hummelstown PA Child Care Center

433 E MAIN ST , HUMMELSTOWN PA 17036
(717) 566-6575

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to the Community of Grace, a United Methodist

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00171861
  • Capacity: 244
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Derry Township - Serviced by school bus, Lower Dauphin - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-29 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Mulch was observed along the front edge of the toddler playground fence. The mulch was within reach of the toddlers using the toddler playground.

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.)
On July 6th, the mulch was raked away and is now out of reach of children. Permanent fencing to create a barrier is being installed at a date in the future when materials arrive. Mulch will not be accessible to toddlers.
2020-06-29 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed hanging from cubbies in an area accessible to toddlers in the "puppies" room.

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 plastic bags have been removed. Teachers will not allow plastic bags to be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Cloth bags will be used to store clothing and additional items that cannot fit in a child's cubby storage in the classroom.
2019-08-27 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person 1 worked for a period of time with expired clearances on file. The state police clearance expired 5/14/14, but was not updated until 6/6/2019. The child abuse clearance expired 5/28/14, but was not updated until 7/5/2019.

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.)
To ensure that all staff members will have all clearances renewed prior to their due date, a chart has been created that will remain posted in the director's office which lists all staff and dates credentials must be renewed, 3 months prior to actual due date. Chart will be updated on a monthly basis.
2019-06-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 6/14/2019: Child #1 (7 years old) was left behind at the park when staff persons #1 and #2 took the remaining 10 school aged children to the neighboring ice-cream shop. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 15 minutes. Staff persons #1 and #2 were unaware of the child's whereabouts during this time period.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The violation incident occurred during the middle of a transition. To prevent this from happening again, staff members 1 and 2 are no longer employed by Grace Christian Child Care and are not eligible for rehire at any time. In addition, during transitions staff placed in front are watching and counting as they move, as is the staff at the back of the group. Staff continues to count at the beginning, middle, and end of transitions. Name to face checks are done at the end of transitions. If challenging behaviors need to be addressed, the staff members will communicate with one another and stop the transition movement temporarily so as to eliminate distractions from counting and total group supervision. Senior staff members, and/or administration are assigned to accompany children on field trips. Staff also counts children throughout the day at intervals of 30 minutes daily. Staff is also given the supervision responsibility of specific children. Administration conducts random supervision checks both inside the building and outside the building to ensure children are supervised at all times.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection in the infant child care space, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had 2 feet on just one side. Children were observed sleeping on a cots that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment in both the Sunshine corner, and in the Busy Bees child care spaces. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
Cribs and cots were adjusted immediately. Routine checks during nap time have been scheduled by administration to confirm at least 2 feet of space exists on three sides of beds at all times.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child 1 did not include a record for immunizations, and the most recent health assessment stated that parents are choosing to hold off on immunizing the child. The child's file did not include a written statement from the child's parent. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written, signed statement was obtained from the parents immediately. If a child is not following the standard immunization schedule, administration will request the written explanation from both the parents and the pediatrician prior to the child attending their first day.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, health assessments updates for staff persons 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8 were not obtained timely during the past 12 year. The health assessment updates were obtained after a period of 24 months. The most recent health assessments on file for the following staff persons were dated: Staff person 1 - 3/18/2016 and 1/16/2019 Staff person 3 - 9/8/2016 and 1/14/2019 Staff person 5- 6/2016 and 1/24/19 Staff person 6- 1/2016 and 1/2019 Staff person 7- 3/2016 and 2/1/19 Staff person 8- 6/2016 and 1/21/2019 Staff person 4 began employment on 9/4/2018. Her TB test was dated more than 12 months prior to initial employment (10/28/2016) and is therefore not valid.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A negative TB test result was obtained from staff person 4 on Feb. 13th. In addition, a separate document has been created which highlights staff physical exam due dates. This will ensure physicals occur within 24 months and new hires will be required to obtain a new TB test, regardless if one was completed in the past.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons 2 and 8 did not include staff evaluations from the past 12 months. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 2 and 8 received an evaluation on 2/6/19. The director will evaluate all staff, including substitutes and administration, at the same time-frame that regular full-time staff is evaluated. This will be confirmed by completing the staff data sheet as a checklist.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a section of the fence surrounding the toddler playground was separating at the base, creating a possible pinch point.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fence was repaired by church maintenance staff. The bottom of the fence post was adjusted and permanently fastened at the base per the photos. All building surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards. The property maintenance staff will conduct routine inspections on a regular basis as well to confirm fences remain in good repair.
2019-02-01 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log reviewed at the time of inspection, a fire drill was completed on 10/17/2018 and then more than 60 days later on 1/16/2019.

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.)
To ensure that fire drills are held at least every 60 days, a reminder to do so has been set on multiple google calendars that are utilized daily by both administrators.
2018-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/7/2018, the operator was unable to provide documentation that staff persons 1-5 had been trained on the emergency plan at the time of hire . (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
We will ensure that every new hire signs documentation to verify they received emergency plan training on their first day of employment. Staff persons 1-5 signed the affidavit stating they received training.
2018-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/7/2018, the operator was unable to provide documentation of an FBI clearance for staff person #2 (start date 6-11-2018) or documentation that the staff person had been fingerprinted for the FBI clearance at the time of hire. Old documentation of being fingerprinted was on file from November of 2017, but the clearance was never obtained/provided. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
We will require correct FBI clearance to be submitted prior to any new hire beginning work. The proper FBI clearance was obtained.
2018-08-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person 1 was serving as a group supervisor at the facility. The staff person's file did not contain documentation of education. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will require copy of the staff person's high school or college diploma prior to the start of work. The copy of staff person 1's diploma was obtained and filed.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A carpet square located in the preschool classroom was observed to be fraying on the edges and a piece of the thread was looped, creating a trip hazard.

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.)
We will examine carpet squares on a regular basis and discard any with frays. The carpet square that was fraying was discarded on the inspection date.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was employed previously. She returned to working at the facility with a start date of 2/5/18. The health assessment on file at the time of inspection was dated 3-9-15. She did not have a health assessment on file that was conducted within the 12 months prior to employment.

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.)
Staff person 1 has had a physical and the health assessment form is completed. All staff will be required to submit health forms prior to starting employment.

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