Description: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 224 is a Child Care Center in KING OF PRUSSIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 102 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed missing emergency contact forms in the toddler room, the preschool room, and the pre-k room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that each classroom has the emergency contact forms the children in that class. Emergency contact forms will be present in the space where children are receiving care. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the immunization record for child # 1 reflected that the child has not had a flu shot since 2/13/17. No exemption letter is on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain an exemption letter for the flu shot from the parents of child # 1. Children will be immunized according the recommendations of the ACIP or exemption letters will be on file. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that hands were not being washed after diapering in the toddler classroom. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will review hand washing procedures with staff. Child's hands will be washed before eating and after diapering. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 and # 2 did not have verification that staff persons had been trained on the facility's emergency plan at time of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will train staff persons # 1 and # 2 on the facility's emergency plan and written verification will be kept in staff files. Staff will be trained on the facility's emergency plan at time of hire and then annually and at the time of each plan update. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1) - Bachelor's | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 3, a group supervisor, did not contain verification of a degree in education or the human service field. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain verification that staff person # 3 has a degree in education or the human services field. Verification of education and experience will be on file at time of employment. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed an open window in the discovery preschool bathroom that did not have a screen. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that the bathroom window in the discovery preschool bathroom is not opened. Windows and doors used for ventilation must have a screen when open. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) - In child care spaces/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the discovery preschool class was outside on the playground without emergency contact forms and a first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that staff are taking emergency contact forms and first aid kits any time they leave the classroom. Emergency contact forms and first aid kits will be present in the space where children are receiving care. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/19 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the tricycles on the playground had loose wheels and chipping paint. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remove tricycles from the playground. Playground equipment will be routinely inspected to ensure that it remains in good condition at all times. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/19 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed uncovered outlets in the preschool and pre-k classrooms. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all outlets in the preschool and pre-k room are covered. Rooms will be periodically inspected to ensure that unused outlets are covered at all times. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/19 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the first aid kit in the discovery preschool classroom was in an open bag hanging on a hook which is accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kits will be moved to a hook that is out of reach of children. Provider will ensure that staff are keeping first aid kits out of reach of children at all times. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/19 at complaint investigation certification representative observed that the kitchen, classrooms, and bathrooms in the facility were very dirty. 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.) Provider will have the kitchen, classrooms, and bathrooms thoroughly cleaned. Floors, walls, ceilings and other building surfaces will be clean at all times. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/19 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the trash cans in each toilet, diapering area, and sink did not have lids. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all trash cans in toileting, diapering, and sink areas have lids that will be kept on at all times. Provider will periodically inspect to ensure that all trash can lids are in use. |
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