KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301716 - Enola PA Child Care Center

730 WERTZVILLE RD , ENOLA PA 17025
(717) 728-1720

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!

Lisa Deroos, Center Director

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184430
  • Capacity: 193
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
  • Schools Served: Cumberland Valley - Pick-Up service to/from school, East Pennsboro Area - Serviced by school bus
  • 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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the seat of a plastic chair in the older toddler bathroom was cracked causing a pinch hazard and a table on the older children's playground plastic/rubber strip was pulled off.

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 plastic chair was thrown away and replaced. The table was thrown away. In the future all toys and equipment will be clean and in good repair as required.
2020-08-25 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the first-aid kit in the older-toddler classroom did not contain tweezers and gloves.

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.)
Tweezers and gloves were added to the first-aid kit. In the future all first-aid kits will have all items as required.
2019-11-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/2019, in the young toddler, room staff #1 left a pair of adult scissors accessible to children and child #1 picked them up. When staff #1 observed Child #1 with the scissors she grabbed them from Child #1 and Child #1 cut her finger on the scissors.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was retrained on supervision and safety. Children will be supervised at all times and any age inappropriate equipment will remain out of reach of child.
2019-11-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/2019, in the young toddler room, staff #1 left a pair of adult scissors accessible to children and child #1 picked them up. When staff #1 observed Child #1 with the scissors she grabbed them from Child #1 and Child #1 cut her finger on the scissors.

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.)
Staff was retrained on supervision and safety. Children will be supervised at all times and any age inappropriate equipment will remain out of reach of child.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that a bin by the door to the play area in the Junior School Age room contained a broken hula hoop, ripped papers and dirt. A plastic shelving unit containing plastic utensils in the Junior School Age Room was dirty. The cabinet beneath the sink in the back of the Senior School Age room by the door leading to the outdoor play area was wet mixed with a slimy debris. The climber, window sill and the fire exit sign were covered in dust and debris.

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 bin was cleaned, the shelving unit was cleaned, the cabinet beneath the sink was cleaned, the climber was removed from the classroom, the window sill and fire exit sign were cleaned. Daily, weekly, monthly cleaning checklist will be utilized. Health and safety coordinator will complete checklist monthly. All toys play equipment will remain clean and in good repair
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that child #3's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3's paperwork was updated. In the future all lines will be filled in as required. Files will be reviewed quarterly to catch any misses.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.133/3270.133(6) - Child Medication and Special Diets/Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #1's albuterol inhaler expired in 8/2018 and written parental consent was not obtained for administration of the medication.

Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs.A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The inhaler was returned to the parent. In the future all medication will be in original box, not expired and parental consent will be signed as required. Medication will be audited quarterly to ensure paperwork and expiration dates are current.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that staff #2's first day of employment was on 12-17-18 and their initial health assessment was dated 6-5-19.

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.)
Staff will have physicals prior to contact with children as required.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.192(4)/3270.192(5) - CPSL information/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that staff #3 had a Department of Education FBI clearance and did not have two non-family references attesting to her suitability to work with children.

Correction Required: 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. .A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 is no longer employed at the facility. In the future we will only accept DHS FBI Clearances as required and will be sure all staff have two non-family references as required.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the toilet paper holder in the bathroom of classroom pre-school A was broken.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toilet paper holder was replaced. Facilities tech will inspect all TP and PT Holders at each bi-weekly visit. All toilet areas will remain clean and in good repair
2018-07-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that in the older children's outdoor play area there was trash including broken toys, plastic cups and an empty iced tea bottle behind the pavilion. The mental fence was broken behind the shed in the older children's outdoor play area with the basketball hoop. The window sill behind the climber in the Pre-K B 3-5 year old room had a dead fly, dust and debris behind the climber. The light in the bathroom in the pre-k A (4 year old) room was not working. The blue vinyl couch was torn and the foam was exposed and the window sill had a layer of dust in the Discovery Pre-School Room. The toy bins, window sill had a spider web and a layer of dust and debris, the ball bin and the play sink had a layer of dust and debris in the Toddler C room. The sink in the Senior School Age Room in the girls' bathroom was not working and the fish tank was dusty. The bin of clothing for play action was broken and ripped and the TV stand was dusty.

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 trash was cleaned up, the fence was fixed, the space behind the climber was cleaned, the light and sink were fixed, the vinyl couch was thrown away, the window sills, toy bins, play sink, tv stand and the fish tank were cleaned. The bin of clothing was thrown away. Classrooms will resume using cleaning check list to maintain all areas of classroom. Playground will be maintained daily and work orders entered immediately as needed for repairs. Toys play equipment and other indoor/outdoor equipment will remain clean and in good repair as required.
2018-07-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #1's last health assessment was on 9-7-17 and the next one was not completed until beyond six months on 6-19-18.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Assigned assistant director to do six month child file audits to stay ahead of physicals. Physicals will be completed with in the time frames required.
2018-07-30 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #3 did not have written parental consent for administration of Ventolin HFA 90 MCG. Child #4 did not have written parental consent for Amphetamine Dextramphetam 5 mg. Child #7 did not have signed patental consent for Proair HfA 90 MCB.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both medications expired and were returned to the parents. In the future all medications will have signed parental consent as required.
2018-07-30 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that Staff #1 started on 11-13-17 and her initial health assessment was completed on 12-12-17. Staff #3's last health assessment was completed on 2-1-16. Staff #6 last health assessment was completed on 3-9-16.

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.)
Staff #3 had her health assessment completed on 9-28-28. Staff #1 and #6 are no longer employed at the facility. In the future all staff will have initial health assessments before contact with children and every 24 months following the date of signature as required.
2018-07-30 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that Child #2's financial agreement was last updated on 12-11-17. Child #4's financial agreement was last updated on 7-16-17

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.)
Child #2's and Child #4's financial agreement were reviewed and updated on 8-27-18. Financial agreements will be updated when returning to school in August and in February. All financial agreements will be reviewed every six months as required.

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