KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER 30187 - Norristown PA Child Care Center

451 E GERMANTOWN PIKE , NORRISTOWN PA 19401
(610) 275-1832

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to the East Norrition KinderCare! We opened our doors in February 2006 and have been growing ever since. We have 10 classrooms and a large multi-purpose gym space. Our dedicated and passionate teachers have many years in the early childhood field and truly love what they do. We look forward to meeting with you to meet your child's individual needs.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184597
  • Capacity: 156
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, School Advisory Council
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17
  • District Office Phone: (610) 278-3707 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/21/20, it was observed that there were plastic bags containing diapers in the classroom bathroom and In the cubby area in a child's cubby in TWO's B accessible to children

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 less than 1 inch or with removable parts will not be accessible to children in the future. Plastic bags and Styrofoam will not be accessible to children in the future
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/21/20 during the renewal inspection, it was observed that the fee agreement of child#7 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and the date on which the fee is to be paid

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the .

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #7 fee schedule was added to the agreement. In the future all enrollment forms will have fee information
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/21/20, it was observed that the emergency contact of child #1 did not contain a work telephone number- space was blank child #6 did not contain a work address and a work telephone number-space was blank

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.)
Child #1 and Child #6 emergency contact was corrected. In the future all emergency contacts will be completed in its entirety
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/21/20 it was observed that the emergency contact of child #2, child # 4, and child # 6 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact for child #2, #4, and #6 are corrected. In the future all emergency contact forms will be completed in its entirety
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/21/20 it was observed that the emergency contact of child #6 did not include the 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.)
Health Insurance information added for child #6. In the future health insurance information will be completed for all children
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/21/20, it was observed that the immunization record of child #3 did not include an updated influenza vaccine-last one dated 10/24/18 according to recommendations of the ACIP child #4 immunization record did not include an updated influenza vaccine-last one dated 9/25/18 according to recommendations of the ACIP child #5 immunization record did not include an updated influenza vaccine-last one dated 11/8/18 according to recommendations of the ACIP child #6 immunization record did not include an updated influenza vaccine -no vaccine recorded- according to recommendations of the ACIP child #7 immunization record did not include an updated influenza vaccine-last one dated 11/27/18 according to recommendations of 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.)
In the future all health records will include proof of immunizations according to the recommendation of the ACIP
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/21/20 it was observed that for child # 2 , the emergency contact information and the financial agreement was not updated in at least once in a 6-month period. Information was last updated 7/2/19 and 7/10/19 respectively -For child # 3, the financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period

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.)
For child #2 the emergency contact and financial form was updated with signature. Child #3 financial agreement was updated with signature. In the future all emergency contacts and financial agreement forms will be signed at least once in a 6 month period or when there is a change in information
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during the renewal inspection on 1/21/20 that the emergency contact for child #1, child #2, child #5, child #6, and child #7 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading-the space was blank.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future parents will sign consent for transportation ,walking trips, swimming and wading if consent is given
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.36(b)(3) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/21/20 it was observed that staff#1 file did not contain verification of 1 year of experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All AGS will meet all requirements or be considered an Aide in the future. Staff #1 currently an aide until all AGS requirements are met
2020-01-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/21/20 it was observed that there was peeling paint on the blue window ledge in Pre-K 1's room

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.)
Peeling paint will be repaired in the future as soon as it is noticed
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 1/8/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT AN EMERGENCY CONTACT DATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS FOR CHILD #2. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION HAD BEEN UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR CHILD #4 AND #6. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 HAD BEEN UPDATED IN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT THE FEE AGREEMENTS FOR CHILD #4, #5, #6, #7 HAD BEEN UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.)
PARENTS WILL SIGN, DATE, AND UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT EVERY 6 MONTHS OR WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 1/8/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO INDICATION FROM THE PHYSICIAN THAT CHILD #1 WAS FREE FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE.

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.)
CHILD #1'S HEALTH REPORT WAS OBTAINED. THE DOCTOR CHECKED OFF AND INITIALED BOXES NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THE DOCTOR COMPLETES THE HEALTH REPORT IN FULL.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 1/8/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1, IDENTIFIED AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR WITH A CDA, DID NOT HAVE 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATED POSITION.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.)
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FOR STAFF #1 WAS OBTAINED. ALL AGS WILL HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
2018-08-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A CHILD WHO WAS GETTING DROPPED OFF DURING TRANSITION TIME DID NOT GET SIGNED IN BY STAFF PERSON #1 AND WAS ACCIDENTLY LEFT UNSUPERVISED IN THE CLASSROOM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be retrained on proper use of the Child Supervision Record with an emphasis on signing children onto the CSR at the moment they enter a classroom. All Staff will be reintroduced to the Transitions Book as a resource for successful transitions. Center management will conduct classroom transition observations to ensure teachers are following proper supervision and transition procedures. Center management will complete and document Child Supervision Report checks during the day in each classroom. Management will encourage teachers to have open communication on how their classroom transitions are going-especially during transition times. Teachers will be provided with coaching and feedback in the moment as needed during transitions.

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