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Kinards Little Friends Day Care

Ellwood City, PA · Lawrence County
449 Chapel Dr, Ellwood City, PA 16117
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 758-3942
449 Chapel Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
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Not found in current state licensing data

This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
CER-00157711
Expired
Apr 13, 2021
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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Kinards Little Friends Day Care is a Family Child Care in ELLWOOD CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-17 Renewal 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained the original agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All originals were removed for children's files and copied. All originals were sent home with parents and copies are maintained in the files. For future all agreements will be copied and the original sent with parent and copy will be in file.
2020-01-17 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 and #3 lacked the enrolling parents work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work phone numbers have been added to the children's files (child #2 and #3). In the future will make sure all phone numbers are listed on the emergency contact sheet.
2020-01-17 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an influenza immunization record in accordance with the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The immunization record for child #1's flu shot has been obtained. In the future all recommended shots will have written documentation from the doctor or a note from parents as to why they do not.
2019-01-04 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the second play yard (the gate to the right as you walk down the steps) sits a blue and white plastic play house. Looking at the playhouse front entrance way, the plastic in the lower right hand corner of the doorway is broken and has a crush point.

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.)
The lower right hand corner of the blue and white play house was repaired. All toys and equipment used by children will be kept in good repair free of crush and pinch points.
2019-01-04 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of children #1 and #2 will be contacted and the heath insurance carrier and policy number will be gotten and put on the forms. All forms will be checked for completeness. All forms will be checked for completeness.
2019-01-04 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 did not have the addresses of the release person(s) listed on the 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.)
The parents of children #1 and #2 will be contacted for the release person(s) addresses . The addresses will be put on the emergency contact form. All forms will be checked for completeness.
2019-01-04 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the fence post as you reach the bottom of the steps leading into the play yard, there is a loose wire that pokes through the fence and into the yard. Children must pass this area on their way into the play yard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wire sting into the yard was removed. All areas will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2019-01-04 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The entire front porch has peeling paint.

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 peeling paint will be repaired. It will be kept in good order.
2018-01-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 show that a child service report has not been done on this child since 11-12-16.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child service report was completed for child #2 and placed in the file. We will do another one in June or July.
2018-01-04 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked addresses for the release persons listed.

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.)
We will have the parent fill out the form completely. We will check all forms for completeness.
2018-01-04 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child health reports for children #1 and #2 are over a year old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of children #2 and #3 will need to provide current health reports.
2018-01-04 Renewal 3280.21 - Communication with Parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, the sheets were to loose in the crib and pack and play. The loose sheets pose a suffocation hazard to infants sleeping in the rest equipment.

Correction Required: The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get new sheets or make the existing sheets taunt. We will check daily to make sure the sheets are taunt.
2018-01-04 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete 6 hours of training over the last year.

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.)
Staff person #1 lacked the 6 hours of annual training. Staff person #1 will either find or repeat the Health and Safety Basics.
2018-01-04 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Boots and snow shovels blocked the doorway.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The boots and he snow shovel were removed immediately. There will not be anything in the path of any doorway.
2017-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the large outdoor play space, there was a riding Jeep powered vehicle that had exposed wires and a rod protruding out from the front area of the vehicle.

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.)
The Jeep will be removed from the play space. In the future, toys and play equipment used by the children will be checked regularly to ensure it is clean and in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
2017-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer.

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 thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in the kitchen. In the future, all refrigerators will have an operating thermometer.
2017-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, the water temperature in the bathroom was 116 degrees.

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.)
The water temperature will be adjusted to be below 110 degrees. In the future, water temperature will be checked regularly to ensure it does not exceed 110 degrees.
2017-02-01 Renewal 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will obtain an updated health assessment that contains the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. In the future, a health assessment will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2017-02-01 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

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.)
The staff person now has an updated health assessment. In the future, a staff person will have an updated health assessment every 24 months.
2017-02-01 Renewal 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases.

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.)
The staff person will obtain an updated health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. In the future, an adult health assessment will include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
2017-02-01 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 had an agreement that exceeded six months between updates.

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.)
The agreeement is currently updated. In the future, provider will assure that all agreements remain updated every six months.

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