Head Start/early Head Start Of York County - York PA Child Care Center

339 E COTTAGE PL , YORK PA 17403
(717) 846-4600

About the Provider

Description: HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START OF YORK COUNTY is a Child Care Center in YORK PA, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175254
  • Capacity: 84
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

Location Map

Inspection/Report History

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.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/5/20, it was observed that staff physicals were not obtained in a timely manner. Staff person 1 (hire date 6/15/20) did not have a health assessment and TB test on file before their start date. A staff person must have a health assessment and TB test within 12 months prior to working in a child care setting. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file dated 10/10/17 which expired on 10/10/19. A new health assessment was not on file until 11/11/19 creating a laps of approximately 30 days. A staff health assessment is valid for 24 months.

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.)
Going forward, staff will not start working with children until health assessment and TB test are on file (within 12 months prior to hire) and director will monitor all staff through an excel spreadsheet to prevent a lapse.
2020-08-05 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/5/20, it was observed that there was damaged paint/plaster in the older toddler 2 classroom. The spot was in the front half of the classroom near the bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The peeling paint was covered and corrected on site on 8/5/2020. Going forward, teachers will check for peeling/damaged paint and/or plaster during closing routines to keep up with daily damage.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Head Start/early Head Start Of York County. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy:
ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. If you see a review that does not reflect these guidelines, you can email us. We will assess the review and decide the appropriate next step. Please note – we will not remove a review simply because it is negative. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

Providers in ZIP Code 17403