Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/chase Elc - Allentown PA Child Care Center

540 CHEW ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(610) 820-5333

About the Provider

Description: LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTERS/CHASE ELC is a Child Care Center in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 152 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186463
  • Capacity: 152
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has no medical insurance policy or number listed on file.

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.)
Child # 1 emergency contact form was updated to show the medical insurance policy number. In the future all emergency contact forms will be reviewed for accuracy of all fields.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has Infant Saline Spray Drops that are not labeled for Child # 1.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 medication was labeled. In the future at the time medication is brought in the teacher will label the medication, and enter it into the medication log.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 5 has expired Cetirizine HCL medication. It expired 4/18/19.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 5 medication was sent home and parent was requested to bring an updated medication to the center. In the future all medication will be checked through a medication log with the director and teacher in each classroom.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The older toddler classroom has a diapering can with a broken lid, making it not hands free. The infant room diapering can is not hands free.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new hands free diapering can was replaced. In the future the director will complete classroom checklists to make sure everything is in working order.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is an unlabeled bottle for a child 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.)
Infant bottles were labeled with each individual child's name. In the future every morning bottles are brought in the name of the child will be placed on it.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 has not had their emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months since 4/11/17. Child # 4 has not had their emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months since 7/5/18.

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.)
Child # 3 and Child # 4 record was updated to include signed parent consent of all applicable areas. In the future the director will use a child tracker form to make sure all forms are up to date.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 enrolled and attending facility since 9/3/19 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid. Child # 2 enrolled and attending facility since 6/24/19 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 and Child # 2 record was updated to include signed parent consent of all applicable areas. In the future the director will use a child tracker form to make sure all forms are up to date.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 enrolled and attending facility since 9/3/19 does not have signed administration of meds or special dietary needs or transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Child # 2 enrolled and attending facility since 6/24/19 does not have signed consent for administration of meds or special dietary needs or transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 record was updated to include signed parent consent of all applicable areas. In the future the director will use a child tracker form to make sure all forms are up to date.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 did not have updated clearances in over 60 months . State Police clearance 7/30/14 to 9/27/19. Child Abuse Clearance 8/18/14 to 10/7/19 and FBI clearance from 8/4/14 to 10/4/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility persons clearance was updated and put into their personal file. In the future the director will use a staff tracking log to make sure all staff are in compliance.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no outlet cover in a receptacle in the infant/ toddler indoor play space.

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.)
Outlet cover was replaced. In the future the director will do a health and safety checklist daily to make sure all hazards within the center are corrected.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelf accessible to the children in the the PKC 4 classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer was put in a locked cabinet. In the future any and all materials that are toxic or harmful for children will be kept in a locked cabinet.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no local fire or ambulance number on the emergency phone lists.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency phone lists were posted by all phones. In the future the emergency list will be reviewed monthly to make sure it is posted, and all numbers are accurate and available.
2018-10-24 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In pre-k 2 room, inspector observed ventolin in the medication box that is not in it's original container. The medication does not have the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication was returned to the child's parents. The child's parents updated the center with new medication providing the name of the child on the original container. In the future the director will check all medication coming in and out of the center for proper documentation.
2018-10-24 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In pre-k 3 room, inspector observed Systane Lubricant Eye Drops visible in a staff's bag inside an unlocked gray storage cabinet. Systane Lubricant Eye Drops are labeled "keep out of reach of children and are in reach of children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bag was placed on top of storage container. All staff were instructed during staff meeting to make sure all of their personal items should be kept out of the reach of children or in a locked cabinet. In the future staff entering the center will be instructed to drop off personal belongs in a locked cabinet, staff lounge, or out of reach of children.
2018-10-24 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, inspector observed a trash can being used for diaper changing that is not hands-fee 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hands-free garbage cans were ordered and placed into classroom. In the future every classroom and bathroom area will be equipped with hands-free garbage cans.

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