Description: LEHIGH CHILDRENS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 196 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The changing mat in the infant room is torn and the foam is exposed. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing mat was reinforced with a layer of duct tape to cover the exposed foam that is difficult to sanitize a new replacement mat has been ordered. In the future provider will check all changing mats for damages. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a copy of the applicable regulations with instructions for contacting the regional daycare office in a conspicuous location used by the parents. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 9/30/19 provider printed current copy of the child care regulations code chapter 3270. It is placed in the area directly inside the main entrance to the facility. The child care emergency plan has been moved to the same area. Provider will make sure regulations continue to be posted at all times. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The diapering area in the older toddler and young toddler room are missing a hands free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New cans have been ordered. Moving forward only step on cans will be put in use. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #5 is missing an updated health assessment. Date of last health assessment 9/9/16. 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.) Employee #5 submitted document the day after the inspection for a health assessment and TB test that had been completed. Human Resources has been notified of the error and has revised documentation charts. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 & 4 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's 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.) Employee #2 & 4 have submitted the acceptable health assessment forms. Human resources are aware of these errors and will revise documentation charts. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have proof of a high school diploma on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee #1 has submitted a copy of her high school diploma. Human resources have been made aware of this error and will require a copy of every employees diploma. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 2/16/16. Date of hire 4/16/18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee #3 was suspended from employment on 9/25/18 pending receipt of valid clearance. Employee was reinstated on 10/2/18 upon receipt of valid clearance. Human Resources has been notified of this error and will monitor clearances more carefully. |
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| 2017-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a high school diploma on file to meet the qualifications of an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.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.) Provider will obtain the high school diploma from staff 1. In the future, a high school diploma will be obtained upon hire. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(e) - No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/18/2017, staff 2 observed staff 1 direct children to jump on the cot of another child, who was being disruptive and not napping on his cot. On 5/19/17, staff 3 observed that staff 1 restricted a child's movement on three different occasions by using a bear hug, where staff 1 wrapped her arms around the child to prevent movement, while having other children jump on his cot due to him being disruptive to others and not napping on his cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child`s family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child`s family.A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will participate in a training led by Via's Clinical Director. This opportunity will allow staff to further understand their role as mandated reporters through an in depth discussion of the law and scenario creations. Staff will gain insight to appropriate interactions with children. Staff will also be required to sign an acknowledgement statement of attendance. Moving forward, all new staff will be required to acknowledge the information on the first day of employment. |
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