Description: HILDEBRANDT LEARNING CENTERS-LAFAYETTE is a Child Care Center in EASTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-11-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a container of diaper rash cream in an unlocked cabinet which was within the reach of the children in the toddler/preschool 1 bathroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward all staff will ensure that any creams will either be in a locked cabinet and/or out of the reach of children. Center leadership will complete spot checks to ensure compliance. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, there was a sensory bottle with a loose lid with tiny beads less than 1 inch in diameter inside. Also there were several flashlights which had removable parts that were less than 1 inch in diameter that were accessible to the 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.) Immediately in response to this issue, the teachers and Center Director removed the sensory bottles and flashlights were removed. On March 13, 2019 the Center Director met with all Center staff and reminded each of their obligation to ensure hazards objects are inaccessible to children. Going forward, all staff will ensure that lids are securely fastened so children or adults cannot open them and flashlights are only used during teacher-child directed activities. Center leadership are completing spot checks to ensure compliance. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, who is 3 years old, did not have proof of influenza vaccination, which is recommended by the ACIP, or a letter of exemption on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On March 15, 2019, the Center Director reached out to the child's parents to obtain a signed exemption form to be filed. This form is now on file and available for review. On March 18, 2019, the Center Director also reviewed all child files to confirm proof of immunizations for all children currently enrolled. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of infant gas relief drops in the infant room that expired in January 2019. 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.) In response to this observation, the Center Director immediately removed the expired medication from the infant room while the inspector was on site and returned to the family. Going forward, the Center Director and Assistant Director is inspecting all medication boxes and other life-saving medication to ensure all medications are current, stored appropriately and not expired. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 began in a child care position at the facility on January 2, 2019 and did not have a health assessment until January 21, 2019. 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.) As noted, the updated health assessment was obtained on 1/21/2019. After reviewing this violation, the Center Director and Regional manager are ensuring the Assistant Director review all employee health assessments prior to starting at the center. Staff shall provide proof on their first day of employment that they have submitted the appropriate paperwork upon starting and the Center Director is maintaining a calendar to ensure ongoing compliance. During her monthly visits, the Regional Manager will review new employee paperwork to confirm compliance with this regulation. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 began in a child care position on January 2, 2019 but did not go for fingerprinting for her FBI clearance until January 14, 2019 as per the receipt in her file. 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. Staff shall provide proof on their first day of employment that they have submitting fingerprints for their FBI clearance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As noted, the updated clearance was obtained on 1/14/2019. After reviewing this violation, the Center Director and Regional Manager are ensuring that the Assistant Director review all employee clearances under the CPSL prior to starting in the Center. Staff shall provide proof on their first day of employment that they have submitted fingerprints for their FBI clearance and results are maintained in their file upon starting. During her monthly visits, the Regional Manager will review any new employee paperwork to confirm compliance with this regulation. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were 2 sensory bottles in the older toddler room which had loose lids. The items inside were less than 1 inch in diameter. 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.) The sensory bottles were removed immediately. Since then all classrooms have confirmed that sensory bottle lids are glued and/or secured tightly. Classroom observation tools will be used to ensure this practice. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 did not have updated health assessments on file. Their last ones were 2016. 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.) Families were contacted and asked to provide copy of Child Health Report. All enrolled families will be reminded that they need to submit a Child Health Report in addition to an immunization summary (signed by the pediatrician) at least every 6 months for an infant or toddler and at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee immediately updated her PA Child Abuse History Clearance to reflect one that is not for volunteers, but for employment. The clearance was verified on March 23, 2018 and reflected No Record Exists. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was one outlet missing a protective cover in the preschool 2 room. 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.) Staff in the Preschool 2 room immediately placed receptacle cover in exposed outlet. All outlets will be checked by opening staff to ensure outlet covers are in place each day. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One screen in the preschool 2 room was torn. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A work order to the Lafayette College Facilities Department was submitted on Friday, March 23. Facilities came on Tuesday, March 27 and replaced the screen. Building checks will be conducted by the college and center staff to ensure screens and windows are in good repair. |
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| 2017-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the outdoor fencing in the play space was rusted leaving it sharp and unsafe. 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.) The director will immediately tape the fencing to prohibit children from accessing the broken fpiece to the fencing. The director immediately placed a work order to facility operations to permanently correct the issue. |
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