KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 073016 - Camp Hill PA Child Care Center

457 N 21ST ST , CAMP HILL PA 17011
(717) 737-4404
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About the Provider

Description:

Our experts designed our classrooms - and every activity and lesson - to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery.

You’ll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children’s literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we’re helping develop early literacy and writing skills.

Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!

Shannon Kimmich, Center Director

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183186
  • Capacity: 90
  • Age Range: 2 Years - 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, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
  • Schools Served: Camp Hill - Pick-Up service to/from school, East Pennsboro Area - Serviced by school bus, West Shore - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-20 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam bowls were observed in the 1 year old room, being used for snack with children who are still placing objects in their mouths. CORRECTED ON SITE

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.)
Director removed the Styrofoam bowls from the room. Moving forward, Styrofoam will not be used or made accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2020-08-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Child Care Employment Verification forms were filled out for all three employees and placed in their files. Moving forward, verification of child care experience will be obtained and placed in files for employees prior to service at facility.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the 1 year old room, plastic bags were observed in a drawer by the sink area, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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.)
A safety latch was installed on the drawer containing items that were unsafe for the Toddler room. Moving forward, all drawers and cabinets, containing plastic bags, that are easily accessible to children, will have a safety latch.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the rest equipment in the Pre-K and Preschool rooms was not labeled for use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff created a list to be used to identify the sleep equipment that belongs to individual children. Sleep mats were labeled with numbers. Additional mats were ordered to ensure that each child will have their own sleep equipment. Moving forward, all sleep equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child, and used only by the specified child.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the refrigerator in the Infant room did not have 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 ordered and placed in the Infant room refrigerator, to ensure it is capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees or below. Moving forward, our Health and Safety Coordinator will check all refrigerators in the facility to be sure we are maintaining the appropriate temperature. All refrigerators will have an operating thermometer.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #6 and #7 did not specify child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For children #1, #2, #3, #6, and #7, the start date was located and placed on their updated Enrollment Agreement. When there is a Program change, the date of the change will be indicated on page 4. Moving forward, all start dates will be included on all Enrollment paperwork.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #7 and #8 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact information for child #5 and #7 did not include the address for release persons.

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. 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.)
Emergency forms were corrected to reflect state regulations. A staff meeting was held on September 4th to review expectations for filling out the ER Forms. Currently, we are handing forms out to families with notes on what to correct. Moving forward, we will provide an ER form with notes as to what must be filled out and why. Children will not be permitted to begin care without an emergency form properly completed.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 (admission date 3/10/15) included an initial health assessment dated 6/22/16, more than 60 days after initial start date. The file for child #7 (admission date 11/1/18) did not include an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The family of child #7 was provided with a blank Health Assessment, and asked to provide Director with the date the child will be seen. Health assessment will be placed in child's file. Moving forward, all children will have a complete Health Assessment on file. Children will not be permitted to attend care if a Health Assessment cannot be provided within 30 days of attendance.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 (hire date 8/26/19) did not include an initial health assessment and TB test. The health assessment for staff #2 and #3 was not obtained prior to initial service in the child care setting. The file for staff person #2 (hire date 6/28/19) included an initial health assessment dated 8/21/19 and a TB test dated 8/23/19. The file for staff person #3 (hire date 11/7/18) included an initial health assessment dated 12/5/18 and TB test dated 12/7/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 promptly provided a Health Assessment and TB Test reading. Moving forward, new staff members will have all required clearances and health assessments complete before entering a child care setting to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #2, #4, #5, #7 and #8 was not updated at least every 6 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information and fee agreements for children #2, #4, #5, #7, and #8 were updated with families. Moving forward, we will have ER information and Enrollment Agreements signed by every family, every six months. This will place everyone on the same cycle of updates, and eliminate confusion as to when updates should occur.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 (hire date of 8/26/19) did not include verification of education.

Correction Required: 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.)
High School diploma was requested of Staff #1. A copy is being mailed, and will be placed in staff file as soon as it is received. Moving forward, newly hired staff will be required to provide verification of education and experience before serving at the facility.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.27(d)/3270.171(c) - Plan posted/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a copy of the emergency plan and written notification of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. CORRECTED ON SITE

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Assistant director printed copies of the emergency plan and the safe routes and posted both in a conspicuous location. Moving forward emergency plan and safe routes will always be posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 (hire date 6/28/19) did not include any information regarding an FBI clearance. The file for staff person #3 (hire date 11/7/18) included Mandated reporter training completed on 8/21/19, completed beyond the 90 day provisional hire period.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 turned in her FBI Clearance. Moving forward, Staff will complete all required clearances and trainings prior to entering into a child care position.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the 1 year old room, it was observed that the first aid kits was missing tape, tweezers and soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site; tape, tweezers and soap were replenished in the First Aid Kit. Moving forward, all teachers will use a monthly spreadsheet to check off the necessary items that are to be in every Kit. All first aid kits will contain all required items.
2019-08-20 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the 2 year old room, there was no source of running water available for handwashing in the diapering area.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 9/6 I wrote an email to our maintenance fellow regarding the issue of having no running water or bathroom in the 2 year old classroom. That same day, maintenance forwarded my email to his Supervisor. On 9/9, maintenance sent a second email to communicate that we were cited for not having running water in the classroom. A portable sink will be placed in the 2 year old room and moving forward, we will have a door put in to provide access to a bathroom in this room for proper hand-washing practices. there will always be a source of running water available in infant and toddler rooms.

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Reviews

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sandy1214 Jul 10, 2021

The staff was horrible to the children, the leadership was hardly leading anything, the children were not allowed to bring outside food so they often starved if they did not like lunch. Staff was horrible to each other and one staff member in particular was very rude to all staff and children and favored her own son.

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