KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 000228 - Exton PA Child Care Center

55 S VILLAGE AVE , EXTON PA 19341
(610) 594-9511

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to our North Exton KinderCare! North Exton KinderCare supports the development of all children, ages six weeks through 12 years old. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Our center has recently earned a Star 2 Award for Keystone Stars quality education provider. All of our classrooms are large and sunny, and have recently been updated and remodeled with new equipment. We also have two fully equipped age specific playgrounds. With us, your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. We are welcoming new families to join our educational facility and to become part our family community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175108
  • Capacity: 190
  • 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, Before and After School Programs, School Advisory Council
  • Schools Served: Downingtown Area - Escorted to/from school, Downingtown Area - Serviced by school bus, West Chester Area - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, IN ROOM # 2 THERE WAS A TOY STORAGE UNIT THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR.

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 TOY STORAGE UNIT WAS REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM AND DISPOSED OF. THE TOYS AND PLAY EUIPMENT WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, THE REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM #3 DID NOT HAVE A THERMOSTAT.

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.)
THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION THE THERMOSTAT WAS PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. THERE WILL BE AN OPERATING THERMOSTAT IN ALL THE REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON #14, 16, AND 17 WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN THE ROOM AND WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHICH CHILDREN THEY WERE RESONSIBLE FOR.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL THE STAFF HAVE BEEN RETRAINED IN PRIMARY CARE GROUPS. WE HAVE MADE ID CARDS FOR EACH STUDENT. STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THE RING WITH THE CARDS.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.

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.)
CHILD # 1 HAS AN APPROPRIATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. THIS WILL REMAIN IN THE FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON # 8 AND # 13 DID NOT HAVE A MANTOUX TEST READ/RESULT IN HER FILE.

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.)
A COPY OF A TB TEST FOR STAFF #8 AND 13 HAS BEEN PLACED INTO EACH OF THEIR FILES. THIS WILL REMAIN IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON # 6, #7 AND # 12 DID NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES IN HER FILE.

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.)
STAFF PERSONS # 6,7, AND 12 NOW HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES IN THEIR FILES. THESE REFERENCES WILL REMAIN IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE WAS NOT POSTED.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION A COPY OF THE REGULATIONS WAS PLACED ON THE FRONT DESK WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE. THEY WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC AREA DESIGNATED AS THE SHELTER IN PLACE.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE A SPECIFIC AREA FOR SHELTER IN PLACE. THIS UPDATE WAS ADDED TO EACH CLASROOM'S PLAN. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH ALL STAFF AT OUR FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ON 11/25/19. THE PLAN WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9,10,11, 12 AND 13 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY WAS HELD ON 10/14/19. THE REQUIRED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING WAS COMPLETED BY STAFF PERSON #1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11, AND 12 AND WAS PLACED IN THEIR FILES. THE VERIFICATION WILL REMAIN IN THE FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT : STAFF PERSON # 4, #7AND #14 DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR FBI CLEARANCE WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. STAFF PERSON # 5 DID NOT HAVE THE ACTUAL FBI CLEARANCE IN FILE. STAFF PERSON # 15 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE IN FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON # 4 AND 5 ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYED WITH KINDERCARE. STAFF MEMBER # 7 AND 14 HAVE COMPLETED STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE AND FBI CLEARANCES. STAFF PERSON # 15 HAS COMPLETED HER CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. ALL CLEARANCES WILL REMAIN IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19 THE FIRST-AID KIT IN ROOM # 1 DID NOT HAVE SCISSORS, AND ROOM # 8 FIRST-AID KIT DID NOT HAVE 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.)
SCISSORS WERE IMMEDIATELY PLACED INTO THE ROOM # 1 FIRST AID KIT. GLOVES WERE PLACED INTO ROOM #8 FIRST-AID KIT. EACH FIRST AID KIT WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THEY CONTAIN ALL 7 OF THE REQUIRED ITEMS.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, IN ROOM # 6, THERE WAS DUCT TAPE ADHESIVE ON THE 1ST WINDOW TO THE LEFT OF THE ENTRANCE.

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 DUCT TAPE ADHESIVE WAS REMOVED FROM THE WINDOW. THE SURFACES IN THE BUILDING WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE CLEAN AND GOOD REPAIR.
2019-11-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20a(1) - Reporting injury, death or fire for child lost or missing from the facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON #1 CONFIRMED THAT NO INCIDENT REPORT WAS COMPLATED AND THE PARENT WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Correction Required: The facility operator shall make reports to a child's parent and to the Department in accordance with 3270.20 (relating to reporting injury, death or fire), if a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing from the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN INCIDENT REPORT WAS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY THE PARENT. STAFF WILL COMPLETE A FORMAL INCIDENT REPORT FOR AN INJURED CHILD (VISIBLE OR NONVISIBLE BRUISE). STAFF WERE ALL RETRAINED IN COMPLETING INCIDENT REPORTS AT OUR STAFF MEETING HELD 11/25/19.
2019-04-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 4/16/19, initial health assessments were not observed in the files belonging to Child #1 (enrolled 12/17/18), Child #2 (enrolled 7/25/18), Child #3 (enrolled 1/7/19), Child #4 (enrolled 8/23/18) and Child #5 (enrolled 11/2/18).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing health assessments have been obtained. Health assessments shall be obtained within 60 days of initial enrollment.
2019-04-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 4/16/19, immunization records were not observed in the file belonging to Child #3 (enrolled 1/7/19). Exemption from immunization for medical, religious or strong personal objection was not on file at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 immunization record on file at facility. Immunization records or exemption letter shall be obtained within 60 days of initial enrollment.

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