Eagles Nest Child Care Center - Chambersburg PA Child Care Center

871 Stanley Ave , CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201
(717) 261-0905

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!

Sara Gladfelter, Center Director

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00166708
  • Capacity: 116
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
  • 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
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: ***On 08/10/2020, at approximately 9:30 am, staff person #1 was walking a group of 4 older toddlers and 1 preschool age child back to the classroom from the young toddler playground, child #1 was left outside the classroom unsupervised. Staff person #1 was not aware one of the children was missing from the group.

Correction Required: ***The facility director will use the supervision observation checklist approved by the ELRC Region 6 staff, daily in each classroom. Completed checklists will be maintained on file by the facility director and be made available electronically to the Department Representative and ELRC Region 6 Staff when requested. This will be done for a period of 4 months and 2 weeks from the date this Plan of Correction is accepted by the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The observation checklist will be utilized daily by staff and director will daily ensure it's use. Checklists will be maintained in a file and director will have them readily available upon request. Director/operator will ensure checklist are utilized for a minimum of 4 months and 2 weeks.
2020-08-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: **On 08/10/2020, at approximately 9:30 am, staff person #1 was walking a group of 4 older toddlers and 1 preschool age child back to the classroom from the playground, child #1 was left outside the classroom unsupervised. Staff person #1 was not aware one of the children was missing from the group.

Correction Required: **The operator will convene monthly staff meetings for at least 4 months from the date this Plan of Correction is accepted by the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last 6 months, as well as the Department of Human Services' definitions and regulations related to staff:child ratios and supervision of children. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date and time, and a sign-in sheet for persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas, logs and sign-in sheets will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our facility currently holds a staff meeting once every month and 95% of the time supervision is discussed. Going forward, supervision as well as past citations will be discussed for the cause at a minimum of the next 6 months. Agendas and sign in sheets will be maintained and readily available upon request..
2020-07-07 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was reported by the operator that on 06/29/2020 at 5:35 am, staff person #1 and #2 were working together in classroom #11 with 1 preschooler and 3 school-age children. Staff person #2 left the classroom to pick up sign-in sheets. While staff person #2 was in the office, staff person #1 entered the office, leaving the 4 children alone in the classroom unsupervised until staff person #2 was able to return to the classroom.

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 person #2 was immediately sent back to classroom and center operator reminded staff person #1 children can not ever be left unattended. Operator also decided staff person #1 will never be used in ratio going forward. Staff #1 resigned 07/02/2020. Going forward, operator will ensure staff are properly trained and always adhering to supervision policies/regulations by doing frequent observations requiring they take at least one supervision training a year and will regularly discuss importance at all subsequent staff meetings.
2020-07-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked updated clearances within 60 months. The file contained a PA Criminal History clearance dated 04/10/2015, a Child Abuse clearance dated 04/19/2015 and an FBI clearance dated 04/13/2015 with no current clearances on file. The file for staff person #1 did not contain an NSOR certificate.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is no longer employed and resigned her position effective 07/02/2020. Going forward, director will ensure staff files are up to date and more specifically will ensure clearances are updated once every 5 years at least.
2020-07-07 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was reported by the operator that on 06/29/2020 at 5:35 am, staff person #1 (an Aide) and #2 (an Assistant Group Supervisor) were working together in classroom #11 with 1 preschooler and 3 school-age children. Staff person #2 left the classroom to pick up sign-in sheets in the office leaving staff person #1 unsupervised in the classroom with the children.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An AGS staff person was immediately sent back in the room and remained with staff person #1 for remainder of time. Going forward, director will ensure aides are supervised at all times by an AGS or above.
2020-02-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a table in room #7 with loose legs causing the table to wobble.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The loose legs on the table in room 7 will be tightened to ensure safety. Going forward, all staff will regularly check all furniture for loose parts and will promptly notify management who will then promptly have it fixed.
2020-02-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At 11:00 AM, observed 12 older toddlers in the Little Cafeteria (room #13); emergency contact information was not present in the child care space while the children were receiving care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director addressed with staff that regulations regarding emergency contacts always being present in whatever room they're in at all times. Going forward, staff will ensure they have emergency contacts for all children in their care at all times.
2020-02-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The gate and outside door leading out of the courtyard of the facility is left open for bus drop off daily from approximately 2:20 pm when the first bus arrives until approximately 4:00/4:15 pm when the last 3 buses arrive. The open gate and outside door leads to a sidewalk directly next to the parking lot and leads to the street. In September 2019, Child #1 ran out of the courtyard through the open gate and open door to the end of the sidewalk near the road before staff person #1 was able to reach him.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The gate that leads to the sidewalk where children come in from buses will remain closed at all times unless children are walking through gate. The door will remain closed at all times unless a teacher is standing at the door letting children in or out for buses. Director addressed with staff the importance fo enforcing this measure for safety of all children.
2020-02-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the door to the Laundry room unlocked; a shelf with insect sprays, paint cans and Clorox toilet bowl cleaner is located to the left of the door which were accessible to children. A table located next to the washer and dryer contained a bottle of laundry detergent which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The laundry room will remain locked with key out of reach at all times. Director stressed to staff importance of enforcing this measure at all times for safety of children.
2020-02-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 02/18/2020, observed ceiling tiles missing in Big Cafeteria.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The ceiling tiles in big cafeteria will be replaced. Going forward, we will ensure ceiling tiles are promptly replaced if they become damages. There is currently ongoing roof issues causing leakage that is being addressed.
2020-02-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 02/18/2020, observed peeling paint on the posts supporting the roof over the sidewalk where preschool and school-age children stand to wait for the bus.

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.)
The peeling paint will be corrected by repainting posts. Going forward, director shall regularly inspect surfaces for peeling paint and promptly paint or cover until able to paint.
2020-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION: Observed rest equipment in room #4 (young and older toddlers) and room #6 (preschoolers) with less than 2 feet of space on three sides while the cots were in use. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 01/10/2020.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will utilize 2 feet ribbon they have been given to ensure rest equipment meet the 2 feet requirements. Going forward, management will continue to do periodic checks to ensure regulation is met.
2020-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THIRD CITATION: The file for child #1 (enrollment date 06/10/2013) only contained an initial health report dated 08/07/2013; the file did not contain any subsequent health reports. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 01/10/2020 and 11/20/2019.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was notified immediately that child needed health assessment and if it was not obtained by 02/14/2020 the child would not be able to attend until completed. director will ensure all state regulated paperwork for children are completed and in file in timely manner as specified by state.
2020-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan for staff person #2 (rehire date 12/02/2019) at the time of rehire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be required to sign the emergency plan within one week of hire/rehire, and on an annual basis going forward. Staff person #2 signed the emergency plan on 02/04/2020.
2020-01-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, with a hire date of 01/20/2020 contained a volunteer criminal history clearance at the time of initial hire. The file lacked documentation of a request for the criminal history clearance for the purpose of child care employment. The file for staff person #2, with a rehire date of 12/02/2019, lacked documentation of fingerprinting for the FBI clearance prior to working in a child care position at the facility. The file contained a receipt for fingerprinting dated 01/15/2020 with results dated 01/16/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward, director will ensure the proper state regulated paperwork is obtained a t time of hire and within the provisional hire time frame. Staff person #1 was removed from care on 01/31/2020 until proper paperwork was obtained on 02/04/2020.

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