Description: As a leading nonprofit, the Y is committed to improving the lives of children, individuals and families through the focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The "Lancaster Family YMCA" has been a trusted name and center for strengthening community since 1854. The programs and services at our City Center Branch, Lampeter-Strasburg Branch and Camp Shand facility, are designed to enhance the health and well-being of each person and help them reach their full potential. The Lancaster Family YMCA Association strives to put the following core values into practice in everything we do: Caring: To be sensitive to the needs of others and go the extra mile Honesty: To tell the truth, have integrity and build trust Respect: To value the worth of every person and treat others as you would like to be treated Responsibility: To do what is right and be accountable for your behavior and your obligations.
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.182(8) - Amount of fee/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. The file for child #4 did not contain a fee agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Before children start, all paperwork will be checked by director and coordinator to ensure proper filling out of paperwork. The fee agreements for child #2, #3, #5 and #7 will have the fee amount added, and a fee agreement will be completed for child #4 and placed in file. All children's files will contain a fee agreement with all required information completed. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify child's admission date and the persons designated by parent to whom child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Agreements updated to include the child's admission date and release persons. All fee agreements will always include admission date and release persons." |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the Epi-pen for child #8 was expired. CORRECTED ON SITE Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director removed the medication from the room and will send it home with parents. Moving forward, all medications shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label, including expiration dates. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 (start date 6/17/19, health assessment dated 6/20/19), staff person #2 (start date 6/17/19, health assessment dated 6/21/19) and staff person #3 (start date 6/10/19, health assessment dated 6/20/19) contained a health assessment obtained after their start date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In coordination with HR, all staff members will have a health assessment before they begin work with children. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not include verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Verification of education will be obtained and placed in file for staff person #4. In coordination with HR, all staff will have verification of education in their staffing file going forward and before they begin employment with children. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 (start date 6/17/19) did not contain a State police clearance or provisional hire paperwork for the State police clearance 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. . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #1 obtained a State police clearance and it was placed in staff file. Moving forward, all staff will have clearances and provisional hire paperwork in file before start date. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A rack of cleaning solutions was observed in the MB Studio and the Group X room, sitting by the door, accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director and staff removed the racks of cleaning solutions from the MB Studio and the Group X room, and placed the racks in a locked closet in the hallway. Moving forward, all toxic materials will be kept in an area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit for the 5-7 year olds was missing band aids, gloves, tape and scissors. The first aid kit for the 8-9 year olds was missing tape and scissors. The first aid kit for the 10-12 year olds was missing scissors. ALL 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director replaced all the missing items in all 3 age groups' first aid kits. Moving forward, all first aid kits will contain all required items at all time. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and exposed crumbling plaster was observed in the MB Studio, on the wall between the closet and the windows. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All Sites to be entered on to site safety review in order to maintain surfaces free of damage. Surface was repaired to ensure a safe space. All child care spaces will be kept free of peeling paint and damaged plaster at all time |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the 2 bathrooms near the gym did not have hand washing signs posted. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Signs will be posted in all bathrooms. A line in our monthly site safety review will include signage so we are certain signs are always posted. Hand washing signs will be posted in all bathrooms at all times |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the refrigerator used to store milk and other potentially hazardous foods consumed by children at facility did not contain an operating thermometer. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) New thermometer purchased to be able to accurately read temperature. Site safety review will be updated to add temp check for refrigerator ensuring everything remains viable. An operating thermometer will remain in refrigerator at all times. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment. File for staff person #1 contained a written TB test result dated 04/08/2012, therefore TB test on file was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff upon initial hire will have health assessment for their file within past 12 months. Initial check will be by Human Resources. Before staff begin Director will double check file for accuracy. File for staff person #1 and #2 have current health assessment and TB test results on file and will remain on file at all times. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff upon initial hire will have 2 written references attesting to their suitability. Initial check will be done by HR at intake. Before new staff begin with children Director will double check file for completion. Two references were obtained and placed in staff person's file. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the gym that none of the outlets contained receptacle covers and is used by children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All receptacles will be covered. To prevent further issues staff will make a daily visual check and replace any missing covers. Extra covers kept in their backpack. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the gym area that the wall to the right of the entrance near the hallway under the windows had a large area of chipped and peeling paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Wall repaired and painted. Monthly site safety review will have gym added and observation of walls and damage that might be present if found will be fixed immediately. |
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