Learning As We Grow Childcare Ctr - Chester PA Child Care Center

2300 W 4TH ST STE E205 , CHESTER PA 19013
(484) 490-5624

About the Provider

Description: LEARNING AS WE GROW CHILDCARE CTR is a Child Care Center in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 128 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178151
  • Capacity: 128
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Chester-Upland - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 9 child files were reviewed. The files for child # 2,3 7 and 8 contained an emergency contact form without the child's physician's address. The emergency form for child #7 did not list the child's physician 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.)
I will make sure all required information is documented when a parent is registering their child. I will make sure all required information is filled out
2020-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 9 child files were reviewed. The files for child # 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 and 9 contained an emergency form without the enrolling parents work address. The files for child # 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 contained an emergency form without the enrolling parents work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing information was filled in on emergency contact form. I will make sure all emergency contact forms have all required field filled in .
2020-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 9 child files were reviewed. The files of child # 6,7 and 9 did not contain information on the child's disability.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing information was filled in on form. I will make sure that all emergency contact information is filled in at the time when parent registers their child.
2020-08-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 9 child files were reviewed. The files of child # 4 and 9 contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person to whom the child may be released .

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.)
Missing information was filled in on forms. I will make sure that all required fields are filled in on emergency contact form.
2020-08-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member number #3 file did not contain a PA child abuse clearance for an employee. The PA child abuse clearance in the file was for a volunteer. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 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 # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure at all times when hiring an employee that they have the correct clearance and paperwork. Staff # 3 will be removed until her correct clearance comes back.
2020-08-19 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, Certification Representative observed 12 electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers in place.

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.)
Provider corrected the violation while Certification Rep was onsite. In the future, staff will ensure that all electrical outlets have protective covers.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE LARGE AREA USED FOR MEALS, AND WAS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR THE CAMP CHILDREN, DID NOT HAVE A DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE POSTED.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST A DAILY SCHEDULE IN THE LARGE AREA USED FOR MEALS AND CAMP CHILDREN. THE PROVIDER WILL DO MONTHLY FACILITY CHECKS TO ENSURE ALL POSTINGS ARE UP IN THE DESIGNATED LOCATIONS.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD # 4, & 5 DID NOT HAVE THE DATE THE FEE WAS TO BE PAID & #4 DID NOT HAVE THE FEE SPECIFIED ON THE AGREEMENT.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL ADD THE DATE THE FEE IS TO BE MADE AND THE FEE TO THE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS ARE COMPLETED FULLY BY REVIEWING THEM PRIOR TO SIGNING AND PLACING A COPY IN THE FILE.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #3, 4, & 5 DID NOT HAVE THE DEPARTURE TIME AND # 5 DID NOT HAVE THE ARRIVAL TIME SPECIFIED ON THE AGREEMENT. .

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME TO THE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS ARE COMPLETED FULLY BY REVIEWING THEM PRIOR TO SIGNING AND PLACING A COPY IN THE FILE
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #2, 4, & 5 DID NOT HAVE THE DATE OF ADMISSION SPECIFIED ON THE AGREEMENT.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL ADD THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION TO THE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS ARE COMPLETED FULLY BY REVIEWING THEM PRIOR TO SIGNING AND PLACING A COPY IN THE FILE.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CETIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #3 & 5DID NOT HAVE THE MEDICAL POLICY NUMBER INCLUDED. .

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.)
PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE THE MEDICAL POLICY NUMBER TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE COMPLETED FULLY AT APPLICATION AND UPDATE
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE UPDATED HEALTH REPORT THAT INCLUDES IMMUNIZATIONS. PROVIDER WILL TRACK ALL HEALTH ASSESSMENT DUE DATES TO ENSURE PARENTS PROVIDE THEM TIMELY.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #5 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH REPORT WITH IMMUNIZATIONS OR AN EXEMPTION LETTER ON FILE.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE UPDATED HEALTH REPORT THAT INCLUDES IMMUNIZATIONS OR AN EXEMPTION LETTER. PROVIDER WILL TRACK ALL HEALTH ASSESSMENT DUE DATES TO ENSURE PARENTS PROVIDE THEM TIMELY OR ENSURE THAT THERE IS AN EXEMPTION ON FILE AT ENROLLMENT.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A MENU POSTED IN THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST MENUS FOR AT LESAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE, THE PROVIDER WILL DO MONTHLY FACILITY CHECKS TO ENSURE ALL POSTINGS ARE UP IN THE DESIGNATED LOCATIONS.
2019-08-16 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED AGREEMENT IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.

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.)
THE PROVIDER WILL MEET WITH THE PARENT TO REVIEW/UPDATE THE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL TRACK ALL AGREEMENT UPDATE DUE DATES TO ENSURE THAT THE 6-MONTH REVIEW IS COMPLETED TIMELY.

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