Kochenderfers Christian Day Care - Lebanon PA Child Care Center

1105 KOCHENDERFER RD , LEBANON PA 17046
(717) 273-3005
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About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Kochenderfer Christian Day Care (KCDC). KCDC is a state licensed, not-for-profit, childcare facility. The center was established in 1997 to meet the growing need for quality child care, as well as to serve as an outreach to members of Kochenderfer’s congregation and members of the community. We offer care and early education for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade. Children are grouped by age in each room. During the summer months we offer a Summer Camp program for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. We are open from 6 AM until 6 PM and maintain an open door policy for parents. We are currently licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and are a star 4 facility in the Keystone STARS program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180699
  • Capacity: 145
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Cornwall-Lebanon - Escorted 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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/20, it was observed that the climbing mats in the Ones classroom were torn exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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 climbing mats and quiet cube area were covered with duct tape repair the tears exposing the stuffing. Climbing mats and other equipment will be kept in good repair with all surfaces covered so as not to expose stuffing, rough edges, or sharp corners.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/20, it was observed that child 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency care on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child 5 will sign the parental consent form for emergency care to be included in file. In the future, all families will include emergency contact information with the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/20, it was observed that child 1 did not have addresses on file for their release persons.

Correction Required: 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.)
The parent of child 1 will complete the emergency contact information including the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released. In the future, all families will include emergency contact information with the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/20 it was observed that an outlet cover was missing in the hallway outside of the Pre K counts classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective receptacle cover was placed in electrical outlet in hallway outside of PKC classroom. Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/20, it was observed that rubber gloves were missing from the first aid kit in the Kindergarten classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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.)
Rubber gloves were added to the first-aid kit located in the Kindergarten classroom. In the future, all first-aid kits will contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Small pebbles less than 1 inch accessible on the infant/toddler playground.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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 temporary fenced space has been erected for infant/toddler outdoor play space. The playground shall be re-seeded to cover the exposed pebbles/pea gravel. Any materials less than 1 inch shall not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During naptime observation on 7/19/19, a child was unsupervised at the front of the Kinder Ready room. Staff's placement did allow proper supervision of this child--child was unable to be seen by either staff in the room.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. Supervision is to see hear direct and assess at all times including naptime.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child moved to a visible location for staff to properly supervise. Staff shall supervise children at all times including naptime. Supervision is to SEE HEAR DIRECT ASSESS at all times including naptime.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 5 did not have name/address/phone of designated release persons attached as noted on emergency contact form.

Correction Required: 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.)
Child 5 has had designated release person information completed/updated by parent. All emergency contact forms shall include name of designated release person, address, and phone number.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not updated in a 6mth period in the Yg Tod and Older Tod rooms.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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 emergency contact forms in YT and OT have been updated. Emergency contact forms shall be uniformly updated in December and June for all enrolled children or sooner with any changes. Emergency contact forms shall be copied and placed in each room with all updates.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 6 and 7 did not have medication logs completed and signed by parent for administration of medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication for child 6 and 7 returned to parent until a medication log is completed/signed/dated. Parents shall submit a signed/dated medication log for any administration of medication or special diet. Staff shall complete medication log daily/as needed whenever medication or special diet is required.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Bottles, cups, and breast milk were not labeled for individual use in the infant room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles, cups, breast milk have been labeled for individual use. Parents shall label all disposable nursers, bottles, breast milk, sippy cups, food/formula for their individual child. A sharpie marker shall be available for parents to label their child's individual formula/food prior to placing in refrig or shelving.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) - Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 3, 4 did not have emergency contact form and agreement updated in a 6 mth period. Child 5 did not have emergency contact form updated in a 6mth period.

Correction Required: Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.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 3,4, and 5 have had their emergency contact forms and agreements updated. Emergency contact forms and agreements shall be updated uniformly in June and December for all enrolled children or sooner with changes.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Furniture was stacked on tables during naptime posing a hazard to children placed directly beside the equipment.

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.)
Chairs removed from the table. Chairs or other equipment shall not be stacked so as to cause possible safety risks to children.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Exposed tree roots pose a trip hazard on the infant/toddler playground.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A temporary fenced area for inf/tod outdoor playspace has been erected. The exposed tree roots shall be covered to prevent any tripping hazards. Outdoor or indoor playspace shall be safe for large muscle activity.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Toxic tomato plants located on the inf/tod playground.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toxic plants have been removed from the infant/toddler outdoor play space. Toxic plants shall not be in indoor or outdoor child care spaces.

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Reviews

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John Dec 21, 2016

If I could give this place no stars that would be better... Horrible staff who are rude and VERU unchristian like!

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