Description:
The Hasson Heights center is accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) which exemplifies quality education. The Hasson Heights Center achieved their accredited status in 2006. Hasson Heights is also a Star 4 site within the Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Program which is the highest rating for quality. Our preschool rooms are also PA Department of Education certified. This center has 6 classrooms to meet the different developmental stages of all the children.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Firefly Room, observed a child's play bench which had a blue plastic covering. Two corners of the plastic covering were ripped. 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.) We got rid of it. In the future, any damaged furniture will be removed or thrown out or repaired. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, who is of school age, lacks a health assessment dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contact the parent and request the physical. In the future, we will monitor more closely and ask the medical service team for guidance. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #1, 2 and 4. 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Exams were delayed due to COVID-19 and once returned set up a physical as soon as we were able to. In the future, we will ensure that all staff have a physical that is in the 24 month period. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for facility persons #8 and 9 lack 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We talked to the staff and they obtained the non family references. In the future, we will ensure all facility persons have two non family references on file. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than one year in between emergency plan training for staff #4 and 5. Staff #4 and 5's emergency plan training was conducted on 3/13/19 and then on 5/14/2020. The file for facility persons #7, with hire date of 12/12/06, #8 with hire date of 8/1/18, #9 with hire date of 8/24/18, and #10 with hire date of 3/22/2010, lack verification of training regarding the facility's emergency plan. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Some staff have already done it. We had all maintenance men complete the online training and then they completed individual site training. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we resulted in a lapse in our training In the future, we will ensure that emergency plan training occurs annually |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than one year in between fire safety trainings for staff #1, 2, 4, and 5. Fire safety training for staff #1, 4 and 5 was completed on 5/6/2019 and then on 6/8/2020. Fire safety training for staff #2 was completed on 5/14/2019 and then on 7/8/2020. The file for staff #3, with start date of 5/8/2019, lacked verification that fire safety training was completed within one year of hire. There is now current emergency plan training on file and dated 7/8/2020. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire safety training was late because of COVID -19 and as soon as we came back we scheduled training and the firemen came and provided the training. In the future, I will see when our previous fire safety training was for the year and schedule it for the following year. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #6, with provisional hire date of 9/30/2019, lacked verification of applications for a Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry certificate on or before initial date in a child care position. There is now a Child Abuse Clearance on file and dated 10/2/2019 and a National Sex Offender Registry certificate on file and dated 4/30/2020. The file for facility person #8, with provisional hire date of 8/1/2018, lacked an application for a Child Abuse Clearance on or before start date. State Police and FBI clearances on file for facility person #8 have rap sheets attached. The rap sheets lack a disposition date. There is now a Child Abuse Clearance on file and dated 6/22/2020. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #8 -- 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) With staff #8, we applied for new clearances and he has been off work since the day of inspection and he will not return to work until we have clear clearances as he stated that he had them expunged. In the future, we will ensure that we meet all requirements of provisional hire. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space, observed that two areas of the metal fence were partially broken and sharp metal was facing the inside of the playground. One area was near the air conditioning unit and the other was near the school age kickball area. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a maintenance guy bend in all the metal sharp objects so that it was a safer area for kids to be around and not facing the play space. In the future, we will do a better job of our daily playground checks. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space preschool jungle gym, observed that the rubber backing of the top step was coming loose. 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.) We will use an adhesive to secure together or put a cover over top of existing step. In the future, we will monitor playground and facility equipment more close. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked verification that a flu shot was received within the past 12 months. Child #1's last flu shot on file was dated 9-5-17. Child #2's last flu shot on file was dated 11-2-17. Child #3's file does not contain verification of any flu shots. Correction Required: 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.) I will talk to child 1,2, 3's parent and see if they have had a flu shot in the past year. If they have not, I will ask them to get one. If they refuse, I will ask them to sign an exemption letter. In the future, we will make sure that children have current flu shot within current 12 months. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months in between the previous health assessment and the most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1. The file for staff #1 lacked an initial TB test within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. There is a current TB test 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment and TB test are on file. In the future, we will make sure that staff get initial TB tests done timely and health assessments every 24 months. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 months in between the previous FBI clearance and the most current FBI clearance on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: FBI completed 4-25-11 and then on 5-3-16. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearance is on file. In the future, we will make sure that clearances are completed every 60 months. |
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| 2018-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Lady Bug room was lacking a medical emergency transportation plan. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added the plan immediately. In the future, will make sure to do a monthly check to make sure all rooms have proper postings. |
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| 2018-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current and updated health assessment on file for child #1, who is of preschool age, lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added to the file. In the future, anytime a health assessment is provided, we will make sure that the statement is checked. If not, make sure that parent's get the information before child starts. |
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| 2018-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, who holds the title of director, lacked 1 year of experience with children. There is a bachelor's degree in elementary education on file. Correction Required: A director shall have attained 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 and 1 year of experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added to file. In the future, for director and any other staff ensure that all hours are accounted for before supervising children. |
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This Child Development Center is the best one yet. Iv'e went to this Daycare when I was younger and its excellent.