Little Kid Zone Child Care Inc - Uniontown PA Child Care Center

1264 PITTSBURGH RD STE 101, UNIONTOWN PA 15401
(724) 550-4570

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE KID ZONE CHILD CARE INC is a Child Care Center in UNIONTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175814
  • Capacity: 52
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (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 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child start date was put on the agreement form and placed back in the child's In the future files will be reviewed frequently to make sure that all documents have all areas filled in (including start dates) that are required are in the chills' file.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(a)/3270.182(5) - Each child emergency contact person/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled since 7/17/20, did not contain emergency contact information or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.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.)
When this Child's emergency contact form was copied for the emergency contact book by mistake the original was put in the emergency contact book. The original was copied and the copy was put in the emergency contact book and the original was put back into the Child's file. In the future files will be reviewed frequently to make sure that all documents that are required are in the child's file.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #1 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. The last documented training was completed on 1/25/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection 1 staff did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. in the future all staff will have their mandated reporting done within 60 months as required by DHS.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 9/8/09, did not include the required NSOR certificate. The file also contained a child abuse clearance that was not updated within the required 60 month time period. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 2/21/13 and was updated on 3/27/19. The file for staff #2, with a start date of 5/20/20, contained clearances obtained after their first day in a child care position; the child abuse clearance was obtained on 5/26/20, the FBI clearance was obtained on 5/28/20.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection 1 staff did not include the required NSOR certificate. This staff was not allowed to work with children until her NSOR was back and put into her file. The staff person NSOR was sent for the day after the inspection. Staff 2 now has clearances in their file. In the future all 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. All required clearances will be on file before staff staff, going forward.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two uncovered electrical outlets, accessible to children 5 years old or younger, were observed in the purple room. The outlets were on an extension cord.

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.)
During an inspection two uncovered electrical outlets, accessible to children 5 years old or younger, were observed in the purple room. The outlets were on an extension cord. Outlet covers were placed on uncovered electrical outlets. All staff will monitor electrical outlets frequently to assure that all they are covered when not in use at all times.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Purple dye, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom.

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.)
During an inspection purple dye, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom. The dye was removed from the unlocked sink and put into a locked cupboard. In the future staff will read the label of all art supplies and any supplies that says keep out of reach of children will be kept out of reach of children or locked securely in a locked cabinet
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Broken plastic trim with sharp edges was observed on the threshold between the rear entry way and the infant/toddler room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection a broken plastic trim with sharp edges was observed on the threshold between the rear entry way and the infant/toddler room. A piece of duct tape was placed over the broken trim to keep it inaccessible until it can be fixed. In the future the indoor play space will have site safety check daily to make sure that all play equipment and structure in the play space are are in good repair and safe for children.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A cracked seat, which created a pinch point, and peeling paint were observed on a tricycle in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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.)
During the inspection a cracked seat, which created a pinch point, and peeling paint were seen on a tricycle in the outdoor play space. The bike was removed from the outdoor space to be thrown in the garbage. In the future the outdoor play space will have site safety check daily to make sure that all play equipment and structure in the outdoor play space are are in good repair and safe for children.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A broken section of wooden track was observed in room 2. The track had splintering wood and sharp edges. Cracks which created pinch points were observed on 4 ride-on cars in the outdoor play space.

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 wooden track was put in the trash and the 4 ride on on cars were removed from the childcare space until they can be taken by the trash collector. Now and in the future the staff will do a daily safety check of the indoor and outdoor space and anything that is in disrepair will be repaired or removed from the child care space.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Room 5 did not have a posted written plan of daily activities.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities was posted in room 5. Now and in the future all rooms will have a written activity plan posted for children staff and parents to see.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include a health insurance 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The policy number will be added to the form. Upon admission the director will assess the child's file to make sure that all areas of the agreement form and the emergency contact are filled out completely including the health insurance policy number. If the director finds that that there is missing information she will contact the parents to make sure the that all information needed is filled in
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, did not contain a health report. The file for child #2 contained an initial health report obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The most recent health report on file or child #2 is now current.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A health report will be obtained for child #1. Parents will be notified that there child will need a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. Childs file will be checked bi weekly by the director to make sure that the parent has provided health assessment. If the parent has not provided a health assessment the parent will be reminded that if a health assessment is not given before 60 days the child will not be able to attend the childcare until a heath assessment provided. As of 6/28/19 child #1 has withdrawn from the program.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, an infant enrolled for more than 60 days, did don't contain written verification from a physician of the dates the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An immunization record for child #1 will be obtained. Now and in the future children health assessments will be assessed to make sure that the children are up to date on vaccinations and have had a flu shot. If a child is not up to date on there vaccinations than the director will discuss this with the parent and the parent will be required to get the child's vaccinations up to date or sign a waiver stating why there child is not vaccinated. As of 6/28/19 child 31 has withdrawn from the program.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2, #3, and #4 contained immunization records which indicated the have not received the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. The file for child #3, a 2 year old, contained an immunization record which indicated they have not received the final dose of DTAP, the final dose of HIB, or the final dose of PCV13.

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 or exemptions will be obtained for children #2, #3, and #4. Now and in the future children health assessments will be assessed to make sure that the children are up to date on vaccinations and have had a flu shot. If a child is not up to date on there vaccinations than the director will discuss this with the parent and the parent will be required to get the child's vaccinations up to date or sign a waiver stating why there child is not vaccinated. Children #2, #3, and #4 are no longer receiving care at the facility.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Approximately 2 inches of standing water was observed in two sand tables in the outdoor play space. The lids of the sand tables were secured on only one end with one strap leaving them accessible. Children were observed using the play space on the day of the inspection.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water was removed from the sand table and the cover was secured so the children can not get into the sand box untill the staff are able are able to check for standing water. The staff will check the sand boxes each day for standing water and remove it before the children have access to the sand

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