Little Bombers Llc - Palmerton PA Child Care Center

128 DELAWARE AVE , PALMERTON PA 18071
(610) 826-2342

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE BOMBERS LLC is a Child Care Center in PALMERTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 78 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187349
  • Capacity: 78
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Palmerton Area - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/7/20, the written plan for transporting a child for emergency medical treatment and staff provision is not posted in each child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new plan was completed and posted in a conspicuous place.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/7/20, Rep observed children's lunches brought from home on a cart in child care space. At least 2 of the lunches contained perishable food, cheese.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place packed lunches in refrigerator upon arrival at the facility.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 began working in child care on 11/19/19 and has a disclosure statement dated 11/19/19, a PSP clearance dated 11/15/19, a child abuse clearance dated 8/23/19, an FBI clearance dated 8/25/19 and a request for NSOR certification dated 1/21/20. Facility person #1 was hired provisionally with out an NSOR request on file. Facility person #2 began working in child care on 2/21/20 and has a disclosure statement dated 2/20/20, a PSP clearance dated 7/23/19, a child abuse clearance dated 7/23/19, a PDE FBI clearance dated 7/30/19 and an NSOR request dated 2/20/20 and certification dated 2/24/20. DHS does not accept PDE FBI clearances.

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. Facility Person #2 may not work in child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will comply with CPSL, all required clearances and requests will be on file before provisional hires begin to work. Provider will only accept "DHS" FBI clearances. Facility person #2 was suspended until the "DHS" clearance was obtained.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.64 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/7/20, Rep observed a board on the outdoor ramp where the ramp meets the pavement is loose and sticking up creating a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing screw was replaced, securing the loose board. The ramp and other walkways will be checked regularly and any hazards removed or repaired.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A fire drill was conducted on 12/2/19 and again on 2/3/20 which is a span of 62 days.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted within 60 days. Holidays and closed days included.
2020-03-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An infant was given another child's breast milk by mistake. The milk and bottles were labeled with names but the staff person did not check name on the bag of milk.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will review feeding schedules upon entering the classroom. Director provided labelled storage bins for each child's food and labelled bottles to be stored in daily.
2019-05-06 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information forms for infants were not present in the infant room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director placed emergency contact forms for infants in the infant child care space. Emergency information forms will be kept in child care space for children present.
2019-05-06 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, DOB 9/20/17, has only 2 doses of HepB vaccine. ACIP recommendations call for 3 doses by 18 months.

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.)
Director will have parent provide an updated vaccine record showing a third dose of HepB or an exemption letter based on personal objection or medical reason. In the future, director will review vaccine records and updated vaccine records ad/or exemption letters will be on file.
2019-05-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has an initial health assessment that does not contain results of an exam for communicable diseases or a statement of suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.)
Director will have facility person #1 obtain a DHS health assessment completed by a physician. In the future, director will only accept DHS health assessments.
2019-05-06 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 has evaluations dated 5/5/17 and 1/26/19, a span of more than 12 months.

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.)
Director will make sure that each staff receives an evaluation at least every 12 months and it will be kept on file.
2019-05-06 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit in the main room was on to of an accessible shelf in child care space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kit was removed to First Aid kits will be kept out of reach of children at all times.
2018-05-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed bolts on the front gate of the outdoor play yard.

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.)
Operator will have bolts on gate turned or covered. In future, fence will be added to daily safety checklist.
2018-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children #1 & #2 do not have addresses for release persons on the emergency information form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent provide addresses for release persons. Operator will check forms and make sure release persons addresses are included at time of enrollment.
2018-05-03 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2, DOH 9/6/17, has an initial health assessment dated 3/2/16 and an initial TB screening dated 12/11/7 which is after she began working in child care. Facility person #3, DOH 3/31/17, has an initial health assessment and TB screening dated 4/3/17 which is after the date she began working in child care. Facility person #1, DOH 11/3/17, has an initial TB screening dated 7/11/16 which was more than 12 months old at initial service.

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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have health assessment and TB screenings prior to hire date.
2018-05-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, DOH 11/3/17, signed the disclosure statement on 11/3/17 and has a PSP clearance dated 11/28/17, a child abuse clearance dated 12/6/17 and an FBI clearance dated 7/5/16. Facility person #2, DOH 9/6/17, signed the disclosure statement on 9/6/17, and has a PSP clearance requested & dated 10/18/17, a child abuse clearance dated 8/14/17, and an FBI clearance dated 8/28/17. Both facility persons were hired provisionally. Facility person #2 also has a mandated reporter of abuse training dated 4/24/18 which is past the 90 day provisional period.

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.)
Operator will comply with CPSL. In the future, all clearances or request for clearances will be on file before signing disclosure statement and beginning to work in child care. All provisional employees will be supervised. all new staff will have mandated reporter training on file within 90 day provisional period.

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