Horizon Of Learning - Emmaus PA Child Care Center

163 HARRISON ST , EMMAUS PA 18049
(610) 965-9050
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: It can be hard to leave your child at daycare, especially the first time. At Horizon of Learning, we understand. We offer a supportive, fun learning environment your child will want to return to, so you can feel good about leaving her with us. We promise an exceptional experience that you'll remember fondly for years to come.
Horizon of Learning is a place where your child's creativity will be set free, her skills challenged, and where she'll be happy and engaged.
Watch your child grow through learning activities and structured playtime. Class sizes are small, so your child will receive individual attention.
As you explore our website, learn more about child care, our children's enrichment classes, or how your child can benefit from our pre-K program.
When you're looking for a magical place for your child to spend his days, trust in Horizon of Learning.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172005
  • Capacity: 61
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: East Penn - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • 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
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diapering can in the toddler 1 classroom is placed on a shelf next to the changing table. The staff in the toddler 1 classroom have to open the can lid by hand and prop it on a nail to keep it open, then close the lid by hand when finished diapering, causing the can to not be hands free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility director moved a shelf in the toddler 1 classroom and placed the diapering can in the toddler 1 classroom on the floor next to the changing table, allowing the can to be hands free and lidded. The diapering can will remain in place on the floor in toddler 1 classroom.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the toddler 2 classroom have not been updated in the binder in over 6 months. The last update was on 9/8/18.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The updated emergency contact forms in the facilities master list were copied and placed in all classroom emergency contact binders. The facility director will ensure current copies are placed in the classroom binders every 6 months.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is toxic glade air freshened on a classroom shelf accessible to the children in the toddler 2 room. There is toxic glade air freshener, and Lysol disinfectant spray on a shelf in the school age bathroom accessible to the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toxics were moved to an area inaccessible to the children in the toddler 2 room and school age room. They will remain inaccessible to the children at all times.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency phone lists do not have a local police, ambulance, fire department, or hospital.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A local police, ambulance, fire department and hospital were added to the emergency phone lists and will remain posted at all times.
2019-03-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.131(d)(2) - General Health and Safety/Child's allergies Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 admitted they gave child 1 a peanut butter cracker. Staff 1 and 2 stated they were not aware child 1 had a peanut allergy because that information was not passed on from staff 3 when child was in staff 3's class.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A center-wide Severe Allergy/Food Information Sheet has been created that hangs in each classroom for teachers to reference (away from public view). The Director updates all the forms as enrollment changes. Additionally, staff are no longer permitted to honor a parent's request to modify a food allergy list for their child without signed approval from the child's physician stating that the food allergy no longer exists. Parent of child 1 made a request in Staff 3's classroom and the allergy information was not communicated to Staff 1 and 2"s classroom.
2019-02-06 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Parent hand book for facility and additional handouts that are given to parents when enrolling their children does not include a general schedule, supervision policy and transportation policy.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent handbook and additional handouts will be updated to include transportation, general schedule, and supervision policies. The Director is responsible for supplying this information to the parent at the time of enrollment.
2019-02-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 - DOH - 7/20/18 - did not receive a tb screening at initial employment and does not have a valid tb screening on file. Staff 1's tb screening on file is dated 10/18/12.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member Gloria A. will get an additional TB screening. Director will update the current New Employee Checklist to include TB requirement to ensure that any new employee's Health Assessment requirement is met properly.
2019-02-06 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In school age room 1, inspector observed a power surge that did not have protective receptacle covers placed in 3 of the electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. At the time inspector was in the room, preschool children watching a movie.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each day the School-Age classroom teacher shall ensure that all electrical outlets are covered prior to bringing the preschool children in to use the classroom.
2019-02-06 Renewal 3270.75(a)/3270.75(b) - In child care spaces/Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, inspector observed the first-aid kit hanging in the cubby that is accessible to children. School age room 2 does not have a first-aid kit in the room. Provider did admit the room was not being use at time of inspection however, provider does not want to remove room from facility's capacity and room is child care space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first-aid kit has been placed in the School-Age 2 classroom. The first-aid kit in Toddler 2 has been moved to a place inaccessible to the children. The classroom teacher will ensure that the first-aid kit is properly stored in a place inaccessible to children on a daily basis. The Director will maintain all non-used, but licensed, child care space contain a properly stored first-aid kit.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 does not have a fee agreement on file. Inspector was unable to verify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and a specific date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have parent complete date & sign new fee agreement by 2/16/18. After initial enrollment, Director will re-check admission files to ensure all necessary paperwork has been received during the first week of care.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 does not have a fee agreement on file. Inspector was unable to verify the child's arrival and departure times and the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have parent complete, date & sign new fee agreement by 2/16/18. After initial enrollment Director will re-check new admission files to ensure all necessary paperwork has been received during the first week of care.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2's health report was not updated within 12 months. Child 2 has a health report on file dated 3/28/176 and another on file dated 10/12/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will create a record/checklist that remains in each classroom to incorporate the teacher's help in disseminating paperwork to parents for timely renewals of physicals.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 has a health assessment on file that does not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 3's current health assessment from the School District will be replaced with a new health assessment, conducted prior to 3/1/18. IN the future - All staff health assessments will be documented on the form provided by DHS.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed two expired booster seats in the vehicle used to transport children. The booster seats expire in 2015 as per the notice on the bottom of the booster seat..

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will obtain 1 additional non-family reference letter by 3/1/18. Staff 2 will obtain 2 written non-family reference letters by 3/1/18. Director will ensure that all future hires will provide 2 written non-family reference letters that are separated from any written work experience letter. Combination form will no longer be used.
2018-02-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 do not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Staff 1 has 1 letter on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will obtain 1 additional non-family reference letter by 3/1/18.Staff 2 will obtain 2 written non-family reference letters by 3/1/18. Director will ensure that all future hires will provide 2 written non-family reference letters that are separate from any written work experience letter. Combination form will no longer be used.

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Reviews

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steve Sep 11, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The owner of this daycare is misleading and unprofessional. I removed my child from this daycare because I was told that my daughter would be taken to school on days of bad weather. However truth be told if your kid goes to Lincoln he/she will be walking in the rain, snow or 0 degree weather. Jefferson students are driven to and from school. My child got sick because of this poorly run and misleading establishment.

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