Description: KEYSTONE COLLEGE CHILDRENS CENTER is a Child Care Center in LA PLUME PA, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff files the inspector observed that staff #1 was hired on 10/7/19 and did not have a health assessment and TB screening until 4/30/20 and 8/2/18, both of which were out of date. 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was a complete oversight by the director. In the future all TB screenings and health assessments will be completed within the year of hire. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 5/16/19 for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #1 began care on 9/18/18 and as of 5/16/19 did not have proof of having an influenza vaccine. Child #2 began care on 8/20/18 and as of 5/16/19only had two out of the three necessary Hepatitis B vaccines, last proof of influenza vaccine dated for 2017, and no proof of a Hepatitis A vaccine. Child #3 began care on 9/4/18 and as of 5/16/19 had no proof of a Influenza vaccine on file. Child #4 began care on 8/1/18 and as of 5/16/19 had a Influenza vaccine dated for 8/27/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letters from each parent/guardian have been placed in MS, NB, BM, and LC files with a parent/guardian signature and date and reasoning why the child has not received an influenza shot. NB note also states why his vaccination schedule is not up to date and received an updated vaccination record. |
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| 2018-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed a wooden picnic table in the outdoor play space that was rough and splintered. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wooden picnic table has been removed from the outdoor play space. |
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| 2018-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed child #1 initially had an agreement signed on 7/17/17 and did not update the form until 2//20/18 which is over six 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although the file is currently up to date, an action plan has been put into place in order to ensure all files are thoroughly checked no later than 6 months from the date of admission and thereafter. |
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| 2018-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/29/18 the inspector observed that the stove in the staff lounge, is accessible via two doors without barriers, on both sides of the child care space. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A stove shield protector and stove knob covers have been installed to provide additional protection for the children. |
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| 2018-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the rear exit steps that the children use to get to the outdoor play space is in disrepair with pieces of the concrete flaking off and exposing holes and rough areas in the steps. 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 rear steps will be resurfaced and repaired to ensure there are no hazards to anyone entering or exiting the facility. |
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