Description: We believe the early years are the most formative. For this reason, we have developed an environment where children can realize their fullest potential by providing them the opportunity to explore, create, and discover. Various learning stations are available to encourage "hands-on" experience in self-discovery, creative expression, problem-solving, and independent thinking in all areas of development.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The update to the mandated reporter training exceeded 60 months for Staff Person #1. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff Person #1 has current mandated reporter training on file at this time. Operator will comply with the CPSL. |
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| 2020-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: In the front outdoor play space exposed bolts were observed along one section of the fencing. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bolts will be covered. Operator will monitor all building surfaces for good repair. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Mixed Toddler room, one hard-plastic block was observed to have broken areas with sharp edges, posing a scratching hazard. Also, one large hard-plastic storage tote containing toys and one small hard-plastic toy bin were observed to have cracks with sharp edges, posing scratching/ cutting hazards. In the downstairs PREK room, one small hard-plastic toy bin and one hard-plastic basket labeled with a child's name was observed to have cracks, posing scratching/ cutting hazards. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All toy bins that were cracked and broken were discarded. In the future, all staff will routinely check for cracks and broken toys and discard. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed to lay a child, determined to be an infant, on her stomach inside of a crib for rest time. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The infant was placed in the correct sleeping position. In the future, all staff will be trained and reminded of the correct sleeping position of an infant; which is on their back, as recommended by the AAP. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, as well as indication that age-appropriate screenings have been conducted. The report provided was a patient-portal printout with an attached unsigned, undated health assessment Correction Required: 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. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain a form for this child stating they are able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. In the future, all children will obtain the necessary health form provided by the DHS, signed by the physician. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, the electronic hands-free, covered can into which diapers were being discarded failed to close automatically on several attempts. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The hands-free diaper pail was replaced. In the future, a daily routine check will be made to ensure hands-free diaper pail is functioning properly. Staff will be directed to inform the director when the pail is not working properly. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The verification of experiential hours were deemed invalid due to the lack of information needed to calculate hours as well as a reference letter and a Work Verification form that were presented to be from the same person but were written in two very distinctively different handwriting. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) New documentation of verification hours have been obtained for each staff member. In the future, all staff will have documentation of experiential hours documented properly in their file. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, hired on 2/8/19, contained a volunteer PSP criminal background check as well as a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance but lacked employment clearances. The file for Staff #2, hired on 11/25/19, lacks documentation that the NSOR verification has been requested. The Disclosure statements signed for Staff #3 & 4 are for volunteer purposes. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1 & 2 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. Staff #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 & #2 have been removed at Just for Kids Daycare, until proper CPSL and Chapter 3490 documentation have been obtained and given to the director. In the future, all staff will obtain proper CPSL and Chapter 3490 documentation prior to employment and caring for children. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 lacks verification of enough experiential hours to meet the qualifications of an Assistant Group Supervisor because some of the counted child care hours provided do not meet the regulatory definition of child care, being that care was provided to a relative who lived in the same residence. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Documentation of verification hours have been obtained for Staff #4 and she can remain an Assistant Group Supervisor. In the future, all staff will have proper documentation that does qualify for verification hours. |
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| 2018-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The loose- fill at the exit point of the sliding board in the back outdoor play space and at several exit points around the Merry-Go-Round in the front outdoor play space measured less than 9 inches. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The existing mulch will be raked and re-positioned under fall zones and use zones of embedded playground equipment. In the future, mulch will continue to be re-filled in April and frequent checks of mulch depth at exit points, fall points, and use zones will occur year-round to ensure adequate protection. |
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| 2018-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(j)/3270.119 - Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #5, determined to be an infant, was observed to be sleeping with its head elevated in a crib through use of a folded blanket placed underneath the mattress. The child's file lacked medical documentation for this rest position. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The blanket was removed and the mattress laid flat in the crib, putting Child #5 in an appropriate rest position. In the future, children under the age of 1 will only be placed in sleep positions recommended by AAP unless medical documentation is provided, thereby eliminating the need for items in the crib. |
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| 2018-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Service Reports for Child #1 & 4 lacked completion dates; therefore, it was unable to be determined when the forms had been completed. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Files were researched and dates of completion were determined and added to the forms. Child #1 & 4 have current Child Service Reports. In the future, dates will be written onto the forms to ensure the timeliness of completion of Child Service Reports can be validated. |
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| 2018-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the complete addresses of individuals 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent was contacted on-the-spot and provided addresses, which were written on the form and initialed. In the future, the co-director will check that addresses are included for release individuals at the time the forms are submitted by parents. |
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| 2018-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current completed and acceptable health assessment in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, was dated more than six months ago. A newer form had been submitted; however, it was deemed unacceptable due to the lack of a doctor's signature, date and it appeared to be completed by the parent. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent was contacted on the spot & requested to submit a current health assessment ASAP from the child's physician. In the future, the operator will review health documents to ensure that a physician, not the parent, completed the form and that the form includes all appropriate information. |
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| 2018-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments for Child #2, an older toddler, and Child #4, a preschooler, are dated more than 12 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Both forms are now current. In the future, services will be suspended for enrolled children whose parents have already received one warning that an updated health assessment is overdue and the deadline has passed. |
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