Description: Grandview Heights Christian Daycare is a non-profit child care and educational center
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool, Honeybee, room and in the infant, Lamb, room that the refrigerators used to store items for the children in care did not contain an operable thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operational thermometers will be placed in refrigerators to ensure it is maintaining a temp of 45 degrees F or below. Two new thermometers were replaced in the Lamb and Honeybee room and checked for accuracy. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Agreement on file for child #2 did not contain the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A child's date of admission will be on their agreements. The date was added to Child #2's agreement form. Child #2 is no longer enrolled. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Chipmunk room that an emergency contact form was not present for a child receiving care in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Emergency contact information on the children will be present in the child care space. The Chipmunk room received the missing emergency contact information immediately. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for child #1 and #2 did not contain written documentation regarding the review of the child's immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The children's files will include a review of their immunization status to include the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's family provided a letter explaining they decline the vaccination. Child #2 withdrew before we could receive an explanation. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3) - Physical examination/Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Health assessment on file for staff person #8 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will have a completed health assessment on file. Staff #8 was removed from caring for children until her physician fixed the error of having a communicable disease. She returned the next day. Staff #3 was removed from caring for children until her physician faxed a completed health assessment the next day. We will be utilizing a checklist and a second administrator to verify staff files for accuracy and completeness. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, hired 8/31/20, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, or out of state clearances as required under the CPSL. File for staff person #2, hired 8/21/20, did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance or the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #3, hired 9/8/2020, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance or the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #4, hired 1/27/2020, did not contain the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #6, hired 8/28/2020, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance. File for staff person #7, hired 8/18/2020, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance, a Child Abuse Clearance, or the NSOR verification certificate. 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A staff file will include criminal clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and disclosure statement. All staff found not compliant were removed from caring for children until their clearances were turned in. Staff person #4 has been removed from DHS position of child care and will not be allowed to return until NSOR certificate is received. Moving forward, we will institute checklists and due dates to assist in complying with the regulations. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for staff person #1, #5, and #6 did not contain acceptable documentation of the education level listed on file. Each staff person's file contained a document showing the degree level only and did not contain a transcript or other documentation to verify what field was associated with that degree in order to verify that the staff met the qualifications for the positions in which they were performing. File for staff person #7 did not contain verification of experience that would be required to meet the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which they were performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A staff file will include acceptable verification of experience, education, or training. All staff found not compliant have returned verification of hours and/or transcripts. We will be having two administrators verify staff files in the future to ensure accuracy. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool, Butterfly, room that outlet covers were missing from the power strip that was plugged into the electrical outlet. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Receptacle covers will be placed in the electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. The plug was replaced immediately. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.103 - Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler, Duck, room that deodorant spray and small objects less than 1 inch in diameter such as a small bounce ball and marker lids were in the drawers accessible to children and plastic bags were observed in the cubby area and on the small cabinet accessible to mouthing children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Any toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. The items observed in the Duck room were immediately relocated to a space inaccessible to children. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the upstairs preschool and school age rooms that several of the modifications previously installed to prohibit those windows from opening 6 inches or fewer were broken, which now allowed these windows to open more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Windows and doors that open directly to the outdoors that are above the ground floor will have limitations from opening more than 6 inches. Chains and screens will be replaced and inspected monthly during our site safety review. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Honeybee room that tape was missing from the first aid kit. It was observed in the Duck room that scissors and tweezers were missing from the first aid kit. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Tape, soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, scissors, and disposable gloves will be included in the first-aid kits. Tape was added to the Honeybee room's first-aid kit. Scissors and tweezers were added to the Duck's first-aid kit. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Cougar toddler room that a small pillow was ripped, and removed immediately, and the large pillows used by children to sit on were dirty. It was observed in the Chipmunk toddler room that the large pillows used by children to sit on were dirty. It was observed in the older infant room that the high chairs used by children were unclean. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All pillows in center were either cleaned or replaced. High chairs in older infants were cleaned. Moving forward, all toys and play equipment will be clean and in good repair and unbroken. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Chipmunks and Ducks toddler rooms that plastic bags containing wipes were accessible in children's cubbies. It was observed in the chapel closet that multiple objects less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to mouthing children. It was observed in the Beaver toddler room that a closet containing plastic bags and small toy bugs less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to mouthing 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Wipes in all infant/toddler classrooms are out of children's reach. Locks were replaced/installed in chapel and Beaver room closet. Moving forward, all small objects and plastic bags will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the caf that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator that is used for children. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Thermometer was put in refrigerator. Moving forward, we will always have a thermometer in all refrigerators used by learning center. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room that there was not a full current daily schedule posted. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An AM SACC schedule was posted. Moving forward, a full SACC schedule will always be posted. |
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The Executive Director and office staff have caused the entire drain of this center to be clogged. It is clearly more important that office members associate only with each other and act as though they are the most important, never mind how hard the teachers work. Also, anonymity does not exist here, so if you think that it does- you're sorely mistaken.
The daycare teachers genuinely care about the children despite obstacles that they are subjected to due to lack of communication.
Children constantly being shifted from their own classroom to another due to staffing is extremely dangerous and counterproductive for the children. Having older children combined with Preschool age causes nothing but issues as the older children bully the younger children and despite the concerns being brought forward to the Office, nothing is done although constantly being told it will be addressed and rectified.
The office staff is all gossip and ZERO professionalism. While the teachers are amazing and do everything to ensure your child is well cared for... Be VERY WAREY sending them here. It's ONLY AND ALL about your money, otherwise, they couldn't give a crap in the dark. Numerous parents have removed their children because they do not feel that their children are anything more than a tuition payment. Confidentiality does not exist, and issues when brought to the office staff’s attention are swept under the rug.
There are NUMEROUS violations that I have heard about from employees that are simply hidden and not dealt with or resolved.
Hearing about the number of staff that have left in the last two years is completely astonishing, and the turnaround is ridiculous for a licensed center.
There are numerous centers within the area that are much more professional and better equipped to care for your child(ren) and it would be in your best interest to look ANYWHERE else.
This daycare sucks.... The director is a rude hypocrite who
Hides behind the cross... She is fast to point the finger at others,
But when she is under fire puts blame on good people. Do not entrust ur child to
These monsters...