Description: LIL CRITTERS DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in SAINT MARYS PA, with a maximum capacity of 38 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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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the rest cots in the young toddler room, the older toddler room, and the preschool room were stored standing up and not in a secure position creating the potential for them to fall on a child. Observed in the older toddler room, heavy children's chairs stacked high creating a toppling hazard. 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.) Have removed cots from room if not able to attach securely to the wall, otherwise the cots are upright and attached securely to the wall where they will remain when not in use. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, contained an initial health assessment which was obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #1 has a current valid health assessment. Going forward we will issue reminders to parents about the initial health report. If the parent does not comply with the time frame given we will prohibit entry for care until a health form is given. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the young toddler and the older toddler rooms, which stored children's medication, did not have an established medication log for all of the medications which were in the two rooms. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All medication logs will be updated or obtained. Will check medication bag with our med logs quarterly to make sure all medication has a log signed by parents. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a lunch box in the young toddler room, which contained cheese which was labeled keep refrigerated and the chees was not in the refrigerator. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Cheese was placed in the refrigerator. I have informed all staff that lunchboxes must be refrigerated to ensure food safety. I will be adding signage in all rooms with refrigerators as a visual reminder. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant receiving care which did not have an infant feeding schedule from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We have had the parent sign the feeding schedule. Going forward, an additional staff member will check that all feeding schedules are signed and information is updated and signed on a regular basis so that the feeding schedule will be double checked by the infant room staff and another staff. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained a signed disclosure statement which was dated after staff #1 had started working in a child care position. Observed staff file #1 contained a criminal background check receipt and not the actual certified clearance which is required under the CPSL. Observed staff file #4, who has been employed prior to 9/30/19, did not contain an NSOR verification letter which was required to be obtained by 7/1/20 under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 4- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid clearance and the verification letter are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We have created a new hire check list for both the employee and the employer in which it outlines what is required and when before work can begin. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 4- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid clearance and the verification letter are obtained. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2, 3, and 4 contained updated written evaluations which were completed more than 12 months after the previously completed evaluations. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff listed have a current valid evaluation. Will be more attentive in looking at dates forms need to be done by. Going forward we will review staff files to make sure all information is correct. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which did not have protective cover, in the preschool room between the chair and the rest cots. 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.) Protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet and have informed staff that if using an outlet to charge phones or computer they must be sure to replace the cover. Going forward will have a visual reminder posted by that outlet. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the library room did not have a first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A first aid kit is now in the library area, and all staff, including myself are now aware that all spaces whether currently in use for child care or not will have a first aid kit. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 6 exposed bolts by the gate when entering and exiting the outdoor play area. Observed an exposed seam on the ground covering material which created a tripping hazard. 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.) Have replaced bolt covers and have reattached the exposed seam with tape. Going forward will explore ways to keep the bolt covers on so that they can not be removed and will look for ways to keep the seams attached year long |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed several small pieces of plastic and other small particles less than an inch in diameter on the floor of the back infant room. Observed a thin plastic table covering which was torn and could be pulled away in a piece less than 1 inch in diameter, in the front infant room and accessible to the mobile young toddlers in the room. . 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.) Have purchased flannel backed tablecloths for our handwashing stations and have discarded the old plastic covers. Going forward will periodically check to ensure that all coverings are in good conditions. Have removed small particles from the back room. Going forward, since we do not use the room often, will go in periodically and clean and vacuum to ensure it stays clean |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the child service report for child #2 and #5 were completed more than 11 months after the previous child service reports. Observed child file #3 contained an initial child service report which was completed 7 months after the child's date of admission. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All children listed have a current valid child service report. Going forward we will update our emergency contact information and our child service reports at the same time, I have also appointed a staff person to keep track of the dates they are due. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) - Signed /Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child #3 was not signed by the parent. Observed child file #4 contained an original agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Gave original agreement to mom for Child #4 put copy in file, had Dad sign the agreement for child #3. Going forward will make sure I give the original agreement to parent and save the copy and will make all agreements are signed, going forward I have also appointed a staff person to make sure all paperwork is properly and completely done correctly. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed emergency contact information for child file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Have obtained coverage information and policy numbers for all the children listed. Going forward I have appointed a staff person to check all paperwork at time of admission, as well as periodically check all child files to ensure paperwork is fully and properly filled out. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #5 did not contain the address 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.) Mom has filled out the emergency contact information fully and correctly for child #5. Going forward I have appointed a staff person to recheck all files at time of admission to make sure all information is fully and correctly filled out. |
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This daycare was my last option when I moved here two years ago, unfortunately all others were full. I was hesitant but the director being a pastor eased my hesitation. The daycare is extremely small, not much room for children to play and interact. When I started they had long lesson plans for the young toddlers, they lost attention due to length. My son is very energetic and was going through a lot of changes in life, he needed some extra support. My son would come home with scratches, bruises etc and told me one of the staff did it. I constantly received bad reports for my son, making it out that he was the only child acting out. The kids are expected to nap and if they don't want to have to sit on the cot and be quiet, I don't think any toddler would do that for very long.I called to speak to someone regarding the claim that someone was hitting him and expressed concerns about the change in his life and a specialist was sent to the daycare. She gave ideas for lessons and rearranging the room for the kids. She put together a plan for my son and he started having better behavior. He's five and exploring boundaries, etc. It was his second day there for the week and I got a message at work at 10am that he wouldn't stop pinching the girls butts (there were only girls in his room besides one boy sometimes) two hours later 12pm (he's napping) I got a message saying he was no longer able to return because they can't have that happening to their girls. The way it worded was sexualizing a five year olds actions. They stated he was doing it the previous day also but when I picked him up the previous day, she stated he had a good day! I called expressing my frustrations with receiving a message instead of a call or face to face talk, I let her know that I have been working on boundaries with him, he has been raised by me and just met his dad when moving here. He's been in the daycare for 2+ years! She said she tried everything that the specialist recommended and nothing worked. When the plan for him was made and utilized, it took time for it to show some results, not two hours! I stated that she should not make this about his behaviors because they have praised him over and over for the improvement, this is out of nowhere, no warning and unexpected. I am a single working mom, in a small town with the daycares being full!
They yell at the kids and awful lot. My father picked him up numerous times and told me how nasty the older woman was to him and my son! My son had a black eye for over a week it's just now going away. The little girls would kiss and hug my son and received no reprimand, yet him being silly in his way was ground to kick him instead of having patience and understanding.
I don't recommend this daycare for young children, the director and staff are pretty impatient and unprofessional.
We were hesitant about day care for our 4 month old son but after we met missy (director) we felt very comfortable leaving our son here! They get very excited to see us each morning and we couldn’t have picked a better day care!!!