Little Kid Zone Child Care - Uniontown PA Child Care Center

325 CONNELLSVILLE ST , UNIONTOWN PA 15401
(724) 437-3415
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About the Provider

Description: Choosing a childcare facility could be one of the most important decisions in your life. At Little Kid Zone, we want to help you make the right choice for you and your child.

Little Kid Zone offers childcare with quality, passion, care, and many learning programs for children and families! For over 20 years, Little Kid Zone has developed a way of life for the children in our care providing them a safe and stimulating environment that has the nurturing feel and sense to put our parents at ease. Furthermore, we constantly reevaluate and upgrade our curriculum as well as our centers to meet the needs of every type of child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185547
  • Capacity: 73
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Laurel Highlands - Serviced by school bus, Uniontown Area - Escorted to/from school, Uniontown Area - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Uniontown Area - Walking distance to school
  • 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
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed in a crib which lacked two feet of space on 3 sides. The sides were blocked with other cribs.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection a infant was observed in a crib which lacked two feet of space on 3 sides. The sides were blocked with other cribs. The crib was moved to provide 2 feet of space on 3 sides. In the future staff will make sure that all cribs with infants/toddlers in them will have 2 feet of space on 3 sides to provide easy access to the infant/toddler
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 contained agreements which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection 2 children contained agreements which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. The agreement had the fee amount added to them and the original was given to the parents and a copy was placed in the children's file. In the future all children's files will have a agreement with fee amount on them even if their fee is zero
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #5 contained agreements which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection a child's file contained agreements which did not specify arrival and departure time The agreement had the arrival and departure time added to them and the original was given to the parents and a copy was placed in the children's file. In the future all children's files will have a agreement forms with have arrival and departure time on them.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contained a health report which was not updated within 12 months as required. The health report was due prior to the suspension of the regulation due to covid 19. The most recent health report on file is now current.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection a child file contained a health report which was not updated within 12 months. A current report is now on file. In the future all children's files will be monitored to assure that the children's Health Assessment are done in a timely manor
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. An exemption was not on file.

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.)
During an inspection a file for child contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. An exemption was not on file. An exemption for a Flu vaccine was obtained and placed in the child's file In the future when a Childs Health Assessment is received by the facility it will be checked to make sure the child received a flu shot if not a exemption will be requested and put into the child's file
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.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.)
During an inspection a file for staff contained a health assessment which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The staff will obtain a Health Assessment form that is provided by the facility that states that the staff is suitable to work in childcare and the staff will these areas checked and it will be signed by a Physician or CRNP In the future all staff will use our form to get their Health assessment and it will document that staff is suitable and it will have an accepted physician's signature
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bottle which was not labeled with the child's name was observed in the refrigerator in the infant area.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection a bottle which was not labeled with the child's name was observed in the refrigerator in the infant area. The bottle was labeled with the child's name and placed back in the fridge. In the future all bottles and cups will be labeled with the Childs name.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.192(3)/3270.192(5) - Health assessment, TB test/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #4 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months as required. The most recent health assessments on file for both staff are now current.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an Inspection the files for 2 staff contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months as required. Current assessments are on file. In the future the director will monitor all staff files closely to make sure that all staff have their Health assessment done within 24 month of last Health Assessment.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 contained only 1 of the 2 required references. The files for staff #7 and staff #9 contained references which were dated after their first day in a child care position. Staff #7 started on 9/21/20 and the references were obtained on 10/6/20. Staff #9 started on 9/21/20 and the references were obtained on 10/8/20. The file for staff #8 did not contain references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection written references were missing or not done before the staffs first day of work. References will be obtained for staff #5 and #8. In the future the new staff's file will have 2 written in their file prior to first day of work
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #5, with a start date of 6/29/20 and staff #10, with a start date of 9/28/20, lacked documentation of receiving emergency plan training at initial employment. Staff #5 completed the training on 9/3/20. Staff #10 completed the training on 10/13/20. Based on documentation at the facility, continuing staff did not receive emergency plan training annually as required. The training was completed by staff on 4/29/19 and again on 8/29/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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 our inspection it was found found that 2 of our new staff did not have Emergency Plan Training before the first day of employment. This over sight was corrected when it was found. In the future all new staff file will be examined to make sure that they are trained in our facilities emergency play before first day of work
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #6 who is designated as an aide, is not 18 years old.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 6 is currently a volunteer. In the future all staff designated as an aide will be 18 years old.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff did not receive fire safety training annually as required. The training was completed on 4/29/19 and again on 8/29/20.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.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.)
Fire safety training is now current. Due to Covid-19 ,being shut down and Covid precautions we were unable to obtain our Fire Safety Training before it was due. In the future as in the past our facility's staff will have Fire Safety Training before it expires.
2020-10-13 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 and staff #4 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 moths as required. Staff #1 completed the training on 2/18/15 and again on 8/26/20. Staff #4 completed the training on 2/19/15 and again on 7/22/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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 it was found that 2 staff were late getting retraining in mandated reporter. The trainings are now current. In the future all staff will be retrained within 5 years of their last training. The director will be responsible to tract staff training needs.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, hired provisionally on 10/28/20, contained an NSOR certificate dated 2/18/20. The file also contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness signature. The file for staff #3, with a start date of 6/5/17, did not contain a complete NSOR certificate. The file for staff #5, hired provisionally on 6/29/20, contained documentation of applying for the FBI clearance on 9/22/20, after their first day in a child care position. The file for staff #6 contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature. The file for staff #7, hired provisionally on 9/21/20, contained documentation of applying for the FBI clearance on 9/22/20, after their first day in a child care position. The file also contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature. The files for staff #8 and #9 contained disclosure statements which lacked a witness signature.The file for staff #10, provisionally hired on 9/28/20, contained a state police clearance obtained on 10/1/20, after their first day in a child care position. The application for the NSOR certificate was dated 10/5/20. The file lacked documentation of applying for the child abuse clearance and the FBI clearance. The file contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature.

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 #3 and #10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection staff hired provisionally files were found not to have witness signature on disclosure statements, and clearances were not done as required. In the future all provisional hires disclosure statements will be signed by a witness. And all clearances will be submitted and finger prints done before provisional staff's first day of work. Disclosures were signed. The NSOR for staff #3 will be obtained. All clearances will be obtained for staff #10 before returning to care.
2020-10-13 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5, designated as an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an inspection a staff designated as a assistant group supervisor did not have a experience verification form in her file to prove 2 years of experience. Verification will be obtained. In the future a verification form of experience of 2 years or more will be obtained and kept in the staff's files. If staff are unable to prove 2 years of experience than they will be designated as an aide.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

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claudia Oct 12, 2017

I am contacting little kids zone in regulars to after school employment. I had previously applied this past spring and was in the process of being hired. I had run into some issues at the time and needed to get them resolved. I am again looking for part time employment such as after school on Fridays, and Saturdays. Hoping my paperwork may still be on file. If any help is needed now or in the future, please contact me at the following email cbutor@hotmail.com Thank you.

Scincerly,
Claudia Butorac

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