The Ymca Child Development Center At Halifax - Halifax PA Child Care Center

35 S 4TH ST , HALIFAX PA 17032
(717) 896-2273
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About the Provider

Description: The YMCA is the nation’s largest provider of child care for a reason. We have been doing it longer than anyone else and the Y program is based on this experience guaranteed to provide your child with the optimal learning experience. Our staff and center are estate certified and our center has been designed to optimize your child’s experience. We provide a full day curriculum for your child that includes:

-Computers -Music -Language -Swimming -Dramatic Play -Movement -Blocks, Outside Playground -Motor Skill Development -Self-Esteem -Math/Science…and Much More!

We are making a difference… If this is important to you, and you want the BEST for your child, contact us today! For more information, a personal tour or a meeting please contact Amber Owen, On-Site Child Care Director or Jen Freet, On-Site Child Care Manager to discuss the needs of your child. You’ll be glad you did and so will your child.

FULL TIME DAYCARE CHILDREN RECEIVE A FAMILY FACILITY MEMBERSHIP TO THE NORTHERN DAUPHIN COUNTY BRANCH YMCA!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177838
  • Capacity: 98
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Halifax Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the 3/4's room refrigerator read 50 F.

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 facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Our plan of correction is to place a new thermometer in the refrigerator.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a health summary on file but it does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health assessment for this staff is on file. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Our plan of correction is to only accept the child care health assessment form.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a health summary on file but it does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: 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.)
Updated health assessment for this staff is on file. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Our plan of correction is to only accept the childcare health assessment form.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the upstairs bathrooms was 114 F. Children use these sinks for handwashing. The hot water was turned off during inspection.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Our plan of correction is to turn off the hot water to the sinks the kids use.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in the 3/4's and camp rooms were both missing soap. Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Our plan of correction is to place soap containers in each first aid kit.
2020-01-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have a current health assessment on file. The last health assessment on file is dated 04/08/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The child is no longer enrolled in our program. Our plan of correction will be to plan ahead for when children are due for their physicals to give parents time to obtain them.
2020-01-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a young toddler, fell down a flight of 17 stairs. He had a red mark/bruise on his cheek and the parent was not given the incident report on the date of incident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Our plan of correction was to change our closing procedure so that all the children are kept upstairs instead of moving them down the steps. We also will send the incident home with the parent on the same day as the incident occurred and a phone call will always be made to the parents following the incident.
2019-08-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/30/19 a group of five school age children exposed their genitals to each other during outside play time. Three staff were at the picnic tables and this group of children was in the tree line about 25 yards up the hill behind the fenced play area. Given the proximity of the staff to the children, the staff was unable to hear, assess and direct the activities of the children.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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. The definition of supervision is to see, hear, assess and direct the activities of the children. Center director must complete Better Kid Care's training titled: Keeping children safe on playgrounds-for center directors

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The definition of supervision is to see, hear, assess and direct the activities of the children. 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. Our plan of correction is to better train staff on placement to help with supervision. We have also placed boundaries for the children to play so they are better supervised. On 08/09/19 the director completed a course titled Keeping Children Safe on Playgrounds-for Center Directors. Documentation of this training is on file and a copy has been sent to DHS.
2019-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 does not have documentation that she is vaccinated in accordance with the ACIP schedule. The parents wrote a note that the doctor is vaccinating on an alternate schedule. There is no documentation from the physician regarding the medical reason for the alternate schedule.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the department of health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines. Our plan of correction is to complete the recommended vaccine charts for each student and require the parents to obtain the correct information for vaccines that are not accounted for. Documentation is now on file for child #3.
2019-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.163(a)(4) - Grain Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 06/13/19 DHS representative observed lunch being prepared and served by the facility and the children were not given a protein. On 07/24/19 DHS representative observed the children being served lunch prepared by the facility. The children were not given a grain. They were served hot dogs, milk, applesauce and carrots.

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain. The facility director and any other staff involved in menu planning, meal preparation or food shopping must receive training on nutrition and meeting the required food groups.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lunch or dinner prepared by the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain. Our plan of correction is to offer each food group at every meal. Director, assistant director and cook have completed training Taking Steps to Healthy Success: Tips for Healthy Eating
2019-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5, date of hire 04/12/19, has an FBI clearance on file dated 04/19/14, which is more than 60 months old.

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 #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. A facility person 's file shall include a copy of requests for criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Our plan of correction is to have a set schedule in place so that staff have their clearances renewed before the old one expires to keep everyone in compliance. This staff will return once we get the updated clearance.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A visible layer of dust and surface dirt was observed under the diaper changing pad in the older toddler room. Cleaned during inspection.

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.)
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. This was corrected by cleaning under the changing table mat and placing a reminder to check under the mat after each use.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Mulch and gravel less than one inch in diameter was observed on the toddler playground.

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.)
Toys and objects with a diameter of less then 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less then 1 inch, plastic bags, Styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. This was corrected by vacuuming out the toddler playground to remove any mulch and small stones.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have established and written policies regarding supervision or dismissal of children.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, 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.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.)
A written supervision and dismissal policy was put together and put into the parent handbook to comply with reviewing these policies with parents. Each parent was also given a copy to sign and have for their records.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 is not signed by the operator, and the agreement for child #2 is not signed by the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An agreement shall be signed by the parent and the operator. This was corrected by the director signing the agreement and giving a copy to the parent.

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Reviews

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sad parent Dec 20, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Bring back Miss Beverly!The infant room was great when she had it and now it's awful!! Dec.2015

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