KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 3056 - Pottstown PA Child Care Center

1550 INDUSTRIAL HWY , POTTSTOWN PA 19464
(610) 326-0554

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!

Dawn Trout, Center Director

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178262
  • Capacity: 160
  • 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
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19
  • District Office Phone: (484) 593-5050 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSON INFORMATION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, ALL FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAN NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.

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.)
TO MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, ALL FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, ALL FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.

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.)
TO MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, ALL FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL STAFF RECEIVE THEIR MEDICALS IN A TIMELY MANNER, MEDICAL FORMS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 24 MONTHS
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.

Correction Required: 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL STAFF RECEIVE THEIR TB TEST IN A TIMELY MANNER, TB RESULTS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTERING MINOR FIRST AID.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, ALL FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS
2019-03-22 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 22, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO MAKE SURE ALL STAFF HAVE EVIDENCE OF EDUCATION IN A TIMELY MANNER, VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, 2 preschool age children in the preschool classroom were observed unsupervised in the toilet area.

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.)
Children will be supervised while using the bathroom at all times.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the record for staff member #1 did not contain a health assessment showing that the staff member has been examined for communicable diseases or is suitable to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be given correct health assessments for the completion of physicians.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the financial agreement forms located in the files of the enrolled children has not been pdated in the last 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.)
All parents will be required to review, update and sign all financial agreement forms every 6 months.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the record for staff member #2 (hired 9/25/17) did not include a completed criminal history clearance.

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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their child care position at the facility immediately.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the record for staff member #4 did not have two written, nonfamily reference letters.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff will have 2 written references in their files.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the record for staff member #4 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.35(b)(1)-(4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will always obtain a verification of experience for all newly hired staff.
2018-05-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the record for staff member #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). 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.)
Verification of education and experience will be obtained for all staff members.

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