Hope Lutheran School - Levittown PA Child Care Center

2600 HAINES RD , LEVITTOWN PA 19055
(215) 946-3467

About the Provider

Description: Hope Christian School is an equal opportunity care provider.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174364
  • Capacity: 270
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE NSOR LETTER ON FILE - START DATE 10/21/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 2 WILL GET THE NSOR AND HAVE IT ON FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE ALL REQUIRE CPSL DOCUMENTS ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2020-02-18 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND ARE CLASSIFIED AT AGS.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
STAFF 1 AND 2 WILL HAVE PROOF OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ON FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE PROOF OF THEIR EDUCATION ON FILE.
2019-03-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE RESULTS OF A TB TEST ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

Correction Required: 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.)
STAFF 1 WILL HAVE PROOF OF THE TB SCREENING ON FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE PROOF OF A TB SCREENING ON FILE.
2019-03-04 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE (DATED 2/27/2014).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 2 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL STAFF 2 GETS THEIR CLEARANCE BACK. ALL STAFF WILL COMPLY WITH THE CPSL.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the Pre-K room's refrigerator did not have an operating 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A thermometer was purchased to replace the broken one that was in the fridge. Teachers will check thermometers regularly and inform director if it isn't working.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #9 in Preschool 2's room named 5 children out of the 6 that she was responsible for.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will know the children names they are responsible for each day. They will have sign around classroom as a reminder.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #3, #4 and #5 agreements did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will fill out arrival and departure times on agreement. To solve the issue now director transferred times from application to agreement. All agreements were updated with parent signature.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #5's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's emergency contacts were updated with physician address and phone number. Director will make sure all times are filled in.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's emergency contact did not include the address of the child's physician. Child #1's emergency contact did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address. Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parents work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for both children n was corrected. Director will make sure all information is included on all forms.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #5's emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If child does not have any special needs parents will put no or n/a on every line.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance provider and policy number were obtained from parent. Director will make sure all forms are filled in completely.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director called parent to get address of the 3rd person on the list who is allowed to pick up child. Director will make sure all forms are filled in completely.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5 did not have an initial health report with immunizations included on file.

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.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.)
Parent submitted health report for child. Director will be sure to follow up with parents after 30 days.
2018-02-01 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was given back report to have doctor sign report. Director will check closely to make sure doctor's signature is on all forms.

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