Description: SMALL WONDERS ACADEMY INC is a Child Care Center in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 111 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler outdoor play space that the plastic log cabin contained cracks in the corners of the windows causing a pinch hazard. It was observed in the younger toddler outdoor play space that the white plastic house contained cracks on and around the windows of the play structure causing pinch hazards, and two areas of the gazebo contained rough edges accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will retape these areas. Moving forward staff will check on these areas and replace tape when weathered. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the outdoor play space used by preschool/school age children, pockets of mulch were disintegrated and condensed creating dirt, mud, and grass areas around the embedded play equipment. Dirt and grass does not meet the loose-fill material requirement according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, therefore adequate amounts of protective surfacing materials were not observed. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch will be purchased and placed around outdoor equipment that is embedded in the ground that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Mulch will be monitored regularly by staff to make sure compliance is being maintained and to meet the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommendations |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler room that the green shelving unit contained plastic bags and marker lids less than 1 inch in diameter which were accessible to mouthing children. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items were removed immediately and moving forward all plastic bags and marker lids will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 contained a health assessment which did not contain an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will visit their primary physician and have them sign-off on their suitability to provide child care. This paper will be attached to their health assessment. The director will examine each physical and be sure this area is completed by the doctor or CRNP with any explanation needed. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room that two cans of shaving cream stating, "keep out of reach of children," were accessible to children in the classroom closet. 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.) Shaving cream was removed immediately and put in a locked closet, and moving forward all toxic items will be stored in locked closet at all times. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room that the kick plate on the door leading to the outdoor play space had a metal corner bent outward approximately 1/2 inch creating a sharp visible hazard. It was observed in the young toddler play space that a hole was dug in front of the play ramp causing a visible tripping hazard for children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will hammer kick plate flush and staff will monitor to make sure it remains flush with the door and will correct it immediately if needed moving forward. Dirt will be used to refill hole and staff will monitor and refill hole as needed. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Monkey room that the seat of the blue chair was ripped and not in good repair, and in the Owl room the rest mats were ripped and not in good 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Blue chair has been taped so rips are covered and ripped mats were removed from Owl room. Moving forward all items will repaired or disposed of so all materials used by children are in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Monkey room that chalk was stored in the wooden cabinet and in the Penguin room a zip lock bag of noodles was stored in the manipulative table all accessible to mouthing children. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chalk was taken out of cabinet and placed on high shelf and noodles were removed from classroom making both items inaccessible to mouthing children. Moving forward all items less than 1 inch in diameter will be kept out of reach of mouthing children at all times. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released will be added to form. Moving forward all forms will be completed fully at all times. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 was signed and reviewed on 1/2018 and again on 01/2019; therefore form was not updated once with in a 6-month period as required. 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 information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form has been updated and signed. Moving forward all emergency contact forms will be updated, reviewed, and signed at least once in a 6-month period as required. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is of preschool age and file contained a physical dated 07/26/17; therefore an updated physical completed within the last 12 months was not found on file at facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will be required to obtain and submit a physical for child within the last 12 months. Moving forward all children will have updated physicals on file based on regulation requirements and ages of children. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medication log for child #3 did not contain name of medication on form. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Name of medication was added to form and moving forward this will always be required on a med log at all times. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant room that children's hands were not being washed before meals. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director reviewed with staff the day of inspection the importance of hand washing. Moving forward all children including infants will be required to have their hands washed before every meal or snack. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that local traffic authorities have not been notified annually in writing of the safe route around the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Safe routes letter will be sent to local traffic authority and moving forward a new copy will be mailed to them every year. |
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| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility has two qualified group supervisors, but enrollment currently is 99 children which would require a minimum of three group supervisors at facility. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center is interviewing currently and is only looking to hire a person qualified as a group supervisor. Moving forward facility will hire another group supervisor to meet the requirements based on enrollment and will maintain one group supervisor for every group or partial grouping of 45 children enrolled. |
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I am going through a parent's worst nightmare with this place! My 2 year old brought it to my attention that a TEACHER assaulted him! I brought it to the director's attention and she denied knowing anything about it, until I told her I filed a police report. She then told me that my child was brought to her office and my child's neck was bright red, but she's sorry she didn't write an accident report, she should have... She also said that no statement was written and denied that my child told her what happened. I have witnesses that say otherwise... I should have been notified immediately! When I notified them that I was withdrawing my child, the response I got was "ok, I'll leave a message." When I picked up my child's belongings, none of the director's even had the decency to personally hand me his file. They've made me feel like I was the issue and were happy to see us go. I never even got an apology for what happened to my child! I strongly advise that you do NOT take your child to any of the Learning Ladder facilities. Their website states that their values are compassion, caring & kindness, as well as honesty and integrity... The director's have none of the above! Who knows how many other children were assaulted, and these poor parents don't have the slightest idea. So thankful my 2 year old spoke up, otherwise he may still be there, being abused! Unfortunately for the children that are still there, Lord only knows what COULD be happening, and parents aren't even aware!