Hug A Day Care - Lehighton PA Group Child Care Home

6615 INTERCHANGE RD , LEHIGHTON PA 18235
(610) 577-5047

About the Provider

Description:

Dependable childcare provided in a safe, comfortable environment.  Preschool provided daily.  School age child care available.

 

Additional Information:

Public School Transportation available to Towamensing Elementary, Palmerton Junior High and Palmerton High School.


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00169950
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Newborn through 14 yrs
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations star II site
  • Rate Range $22-$25/day
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: , To/From School
  • Schools Served: Palmerton Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (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 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Pack & Play was not labeled for use by a specific child. Rep also observed ripped nap mats with exposed inner foam making them unable to be properly cleaned.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mats in use shall be repaired as rips appear by all staff. These repairs shall be made daily as needed. All napping equipment including pack & plays shall be labeled with appropriate child's name. This will be completed by all staff.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written schedule of daily activities is not posted in a conspicuous area. A written meal schedule is posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner/operator shall post daily activities in the main room of the daycare in an area used by parents. A monthly check shall be performed to assure this schedule remains posted.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have completed address information for release person on the emergency contact form

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.)
Parent shall be contacted to supply the address for an emergency contact supplied on the emergency contact form by the owner/operator. Emergency contact forms shall be completed in their entirety by parents upon enrollment.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The plan for transporting a child for emergency medical treatment is not posted in the blue room which is a separate child care space.

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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency care and staffing provisions for transporting children shall be placed in all rooms of the daycare by the owner/operator. It will be checked monthly to ensure that it remains posted.
2020-01-21 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have 6 hours of annual training documented for training year 10/2018-10/2019.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff shall be required to obtain 6 hours annual minimum training. Training hours shall be monitored by the owner/operator.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3280.131(c)/3280.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has a health assessment that is not signed by the physician and does not contain a statement that the child is free from communicable diseases and able to participate in child care.

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.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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have parent of child #1 obtain a DHS health assessment form that is completed and signed by the doctor. Operator will not accept health assessments that do not contain these required items.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3280.61(e) - Halls, etc. not included Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is an operable stove in measured child care space. The area where the stove is located [kitchen] is not separated from measures child care space by a permanent stationary wall.

Correction Required: Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will unplug the stove and apply for a waiver. The stove will remain inoperable until a waiver is granted.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Rep observed peeling paint on the cover of the baseboard heater in the bathroom.

Correction Required: 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 operator will sand and repaint the cover on the baseboard heather in the bathroom. Surfaces will be checked regularly and repaired as needed.
2018-01-10 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #1 HAS ONE NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCE ON FILE. THE SECOND WRITTEN REFERENCE IS FROM A FAMILY MEMBER.

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.)
OPERATOR WILL OBTAIN ONE ADDITIONAL NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCE FOR FACILITY PERSON #2. IN THE FUTURE, WILL ONLY ACCEPT NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCES.
2018-01-10 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #2, DOH 12/11/17, HAS A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT IS DATED 12/9/17, A PSP CLEARANCE DATED 9/3/16 AND A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 10/18/16.

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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL COMPLY WITH CPSL. FACILITY PERSON #2 WILL NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE UNTIL FBI CLEARANCE IS ON FILE. IN THE FUTURE, PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE A REQUESTS FOR ALL THREE CLEARANCES AND A SIGNED DISCLOSURE ON FILE BEFORE WORKING.

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