Lifesteps - Butler PA Child Care Center

383 NEW CASTLE RD , BUTLER PA 16001
(724) 283-1010

About the Provider

Description: Vision
Improve the quality of life for members of our communities.
Mission
Helping individuals and families with life’s changing needs by developing programs and providing services which will improve their quality of life.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180760
  • Capacity: 133
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Beaver Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3
  • District Office Phone: (724) 285-9431 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-04 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the speech/therapy room there was no written plan of daily activities and routines 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily activities plan was posted in the speech/therapy. In the future schedule will always be posted.
2020-02-04 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement signed by the operator and the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An agreement was placed in the child's file that was signed by the operator and parent. In the future all agreements will be signed by a parent and operator.
2020-02-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 7/15/14.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- 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 #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. In the future, all staff will have current clearance on file before the old one expires.
2020-02-04 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had an evaluation completed on 3/22/18 and 4/26/19, which is more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future all staff will have an evaluation completed and in the file every 12 months.
2020-02-04 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A doorway in the Mickey room, was blocked by a child size couch. In the zoo crew room, a doorway was blocked inside the closet with mats.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Doorways were unblocked and signs were posted to keep doorways unblocked.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was splintered wood on top of the toy stove in the toddler room. There was splintered wood on a shelf inside of the toy refrigerator in the toddler room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toy stove and refrigerator were repaired. In the future, toys and equipment will be inspected monthly using the classroom checklist and all broken toys and equipment will be removed and addressed.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had a health assessment that did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We contacted the parent and the parent provided us with the required documentation. In the future, all paperwork will be reviewed to make sure it contains all required information.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 had immunization records that did not contain annual influenza vaccinations.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation was received from the parents that they either were exempt from the vaccination or they received the vaccination. In the future, we will make sure that child immunization records are up to date with the recommendations of the ACIP.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a diaper cream accessible in a child's diaper bag in the hallway outside of the toddler room.

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.)
The diaper cream was removed and placed out of reach of the children. The staff will continue to check the children's backpacks as children arrive to make sure there are no accessible medicines or toxic items.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was an expired Children's Tylenol in the Shooting Stars room.

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.)
The medication was removed and sent home with the parent. The expiration date for all medications will be logged on the medication log to track medication expiration dates and to make sure that all medications are not expired.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no written consent from the child's parent for staff to administer gas drops to a child in the infant room.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication is not needed by the child and was sent home. In the future, staff will require the parent to sign written consent to administer the medication when the staff person accepts the medication from the parent.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had a health assessment that did not include the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person contacted the medical provider who provided a statement that the staff person is suitable to provide childcare. In the future, we will make sure that all staff paperwork is completed properly and contains all required information.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Staff person #2, with a documented start date with children of 10-24-18, had a mandated reporter training dated 2-8-19 which was obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #2 had an FBI clearance that documented that a record existed but there was no attached rap sheet. Staff person #2 was observed to be working alone with a group of children in the infant room.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 signed a new disclosure statement and it was verified and witnessed by the director. In the future, no person will start in a childcare position until all proper paperwork is obtained and filled out correctly. In the future all staff will obtain mandated reporter training within the 90 day time frame. Staff person #2 was removed from a childcare position and did not return until rap sheet was reviewed by the Department of Human Services. In the future all clearances that document that a record exists will contain the required rap sheet and will be reviewed by the Department of Human Services to make sure that the staff person is eligible to work in a childcare position.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The door in the Curiosity Club room that leads to the outside was obstructed with a garbage can.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The garbage can was moved and the teacher was informed that nothing can obstruct the exit door. The director will continue to monitor to make sure that all exits are unobstructed.
2019-02-27 Renewal 3270.92(b) - Fixed space heater approved Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of fire safety approval on file at the facility for the fixed space heaters located in several of the classrooms.

Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The local fire safety inspector will be contacted to provide the necessary documentation. The documentation will be maintained on file at the facility.

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