Jcc School For The Early Years - York PA Child Care Center

2000 HOLLYWOOD DR , YORK PA 17403
(717) 843-0918

About the Provider

Description: The JCC School for the Early Years provides children ages 2-5 years with an environment rich in possibilities for child-initiated, child-directed, teacher-supported learning through active exploration and play. Our School for the Early Years offers socialization and education for your preschooler in the morning, while our Lunch and Learn for 3-6 year olds provides afternoon fun and enrichment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182887
  • Capacity: 384
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: York Suburban
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that the agreement form for child 10 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.)
Moving forward, site director will follow a 6 month review to maintain paperwork for all children. Parent signed necessary form and copy made for file. Information will be emailed.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that child 7 did not have the name, address, or phone number on file for their physician.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, site director will review addresses to ensure all forms are completed correctly. Family added necessary information about child physician. Updated correction will be emailed.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that child 1 (corrected 1/3/10) and 4 (corrected 1/9/20) did not have updated flu vaccines on file. Child 1 was vaccinated on 9/28/18 and should have had an updated vaccine by 9/2019. Child 4 did not have record of a flu vaccine on file.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families will be notified upon enrollment that all vaccines must be completed unless doctor states other wise. Families must have all documents on file for child to attend program. Updated flu records will be emailed for correction.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that staff person 9 (start date 10/24/19) did not have a physical on file until 11/23/19. Staff persons must have a physical on file before starting in a child care position.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, site director will be pulling monthly reports for staff physicals. Staff will be notified two months in advance to schedule appointment.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that a file update for child 10 was not completed in a timely manner. The file for child 10 was most recently updated on 5/3/19. File should have been updated by 11/2019. Child files must be updated every 6 months.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, site director will follow a monthly check to complete 6 month review to maintain paperwork for all children.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that staff persons were not trained in the facility emergency plan in a timely manner. Staff person 2 was hired on 11/11/19 and did not have emergency plan training until 12/4/19. Staff person 8 had their most recent emergency plan training on 9/13/18. Training should have been updated by 9/13/19. Staff person 10 had their most recent emergency plan training on 6/1/18. Training should have been updated by 6/1/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan is part of our new on-boarding process. New staff will be trained on emergency plan before working with children. This will ensure proper training is being followed under DHS regulations. Supporting documents will be emailed.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that staff persons 8 and 10 did not have updated fire safety training on file. Staff person 8 had fire safety training on 9/13/18 which should have been updated by 9/13/19. Staff person 10 had fire safety training on 6/1/18 which should have been updated by 6/1/19.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety is part of our new on-boarding process. New staff will be trained on fire safety before working with children. This will ensure proper training is being followed under DHS regulations. Supporting documents will be emailed.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that staff persons 8 and 10 had not received updated water safety training and the facility does swim regularly. Staff person 8 had water safety training on 9/13/18 which should have been updated by 9/13/19. Staff person 10 had water safety training on 6/1/18 which should have been updated by 6/1/19.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water safety is part of our new on-boarding process. New staff will be trained on water safety before working with children. This will ensure proper training is being followed under DHS regulations. Supporting documents will be emailed.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that CPSL law relating to protective services was not followed. Staff person 1 had a start date of 9/9/19 and did not have an FBI clearance or provisional paperwork on file until 9/10/19. Provisional paperwork or clearances must be on file before starting work with children. Staff person 2 had a start date of 11/11/19 and did not have an FBI clearance or provisional paperwork on file until 11/14/19. Provisional paperwork or clearances must be on file before starting work with children. Staff person 3 had a child abuse clearance on file dated 9/10/14 which was not updated until 11/21/19. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 4 had an incomplete state police clearance on file. Clearance stated "Under Review". A finalized clearance is required with necessary rap sheets attached. Staff person 4 may not return to work until clearance is completed. Staff person 5 had a state police clearance dated 10/2/14 that was not updated until 11/21/19, a child abuse clearance dated 10/24/14 that was not updated until 11/20/19, and an FBI clearance dated 10/8/14 that was not updated until 11/15/19. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 6 (start date 11/14/19) did not apply for the NSOR clearance until 11/22/19. Staff person 6 may not return to work in a child care position until the NSOR clearance is received. Staff person 7 (start date 9/28/19) had a child abuse clearance on file dated 10/3/19 and FBI provisional paperwork dated 10/3/19. Clearances or provisional paperwork must be on file before starting in a child care position. Staff person 9 (start date 10/24/19) did not apply for the NSOR clearance until 10/28/19. Completed clearances or provisional paperwork must be on file before a staff can start in a child care position. Staff person 11 (start date 11/4/19) did not have record of NSOR application on file. Completed clearances or provisional paperwork must be on file before staff can start in a child care position. Staff person 11 may not return to a child care position until NSOR is complete. (corrected 1/3/20) Staff person 12 (start date 11/20/19) did not apply for the NSOR clearance until 12/4/19 (NSOR clearance must be applied for before start date). Staff person 12 had a child abuse clearance on file for volunteers (clearances must be for employment). Staff person 12 has lived in the state of Delaware in the past 5 years and did not have Delaware clearances or provisional paperwork on file. Staff person 12 may not return to work until NSOR, child abuse, and Delaware clearances are on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4, 6, 11, and 12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our NEW on-boarding process allows all required DHS documents, training's, clearances, and facility training to to be complete before a new staff or renewal staff may work with children. All staff paperwork will be submitted to DHS for update. Staff #12 will not be returning to work until all required paperwork is complete and on file. Staff # is no longer working for the agency.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that staff person 6 was being used as a child care staff person and did not have verification of education or experience on file to be Aide qualified.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.)
New staff upon hire will be completing verification of education to see if the qualify to be employed. Staff #6 has been dismissed and no longer working with the agency until she meets all DHS regulations.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that staff person 10 (start date 6/11/18) had been employed longer than one year and did not have an evaluation on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, all staff will have their annual evaluation conducted by supervisor. We have changed our policy that staff will have reviewed by September 1 or only summer employment by June 1 of each year. Staff left program in 8/17/2018 and returned to work for SACC in 9/3/2/2019. Evaluation was completed 12/18/2019 and reviewed with staff.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that a toxic plant (Peace Lilly) was present in classroom 5. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plant was removed. A list of toxic plants are on file to review before plant is brought into the classrooms.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/19 it was observed that the trash can in the hallway bathroom did not have a lid. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash can was replaced. All trash cans will have a lid in classrooms and ECE bathrooms to contain contaminated items.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/6/18, it was observed that the lego tray was cracked in classroom #4. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cracked lego bin was removed. Toys, play equipment, and other items will be inspected regularly. If an item is cracked, it will be repaired or thrown away.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/6/18, it was observed that items less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to children younger than three years old in the sensory table in classroom 4 and classroom 5. (items were colored pom poms and cotton balls) CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will use choke tube regularly for any item questioned in size. Pom Poms and cotton balls were removed immediately 12/6/18

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