Little Mates Child Development Center - Morgantown PA Child Care Center

3025 NORTH ST , MORGANTOWN PA 19543
(610) 913-7137
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About the Provider

Description: Our mission as Educational Practitioners is to provide a safe and nurturing environment while maintaining a high quality academic program. We will provide optimal opportunities for communication with our families through means of conferencing, communication logs, daily notes, and surveys. In an effort to meet each child’s needs, we value parental support and input.

Our involvement in Pennsylvania's Keystone STARS Program enables us to create classrooms conducive to learning and an atmosphere where children can succeed and grow. Our highly trained teaching staff individualizes curriculum to meet the needs of every child. We are happy to announce we are a STAR 4 site. You can learn more about this program through the Keystone STARS tab on our website.

We value each family at our center and consistently strive to remain active in the community. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We are proud to share our exceptional program with the Morgantown area.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181773
  • Capacity: 103
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Twin Valley
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13
  • District Office Phone: (484) 651-8000 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-17 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/17/2020. At that time, an electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover was observed in the preschool bathroom.

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.)
Staff immediately placed a protective cover in the electrical outlet in the preschool bathroom. In the future, staff will check daily to make sure that all electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age have a protective cover.
2020-08-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/17/2020. At that time, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen were observed in a drawer in the toddler room that was observed to have a faulty child safe lock. The items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to the older toddlers in the classroom.

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.)
Provider immediately repaired faulty child safe lock on drawer so that the items in the drawer were no longer accessible to the children in care. In the future, staff will check daily for toxics and cleaning materials.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, an exposed bolt was observed on the fencing of the large playground.

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.)
Staff immediately covered the exposed bolt until it can be grinded down. In the future, provider will check for exposed bolts any time there is a change to the fencing on the playgrounds.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, plastic ziplock and shopping bags were observed in the children's cubbies in the Older Toddler Classroom. The plastic bags were accessible to the children in care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately moved the plastic bags so they were no longer accessible to the children in care. In the future, staff will check the children's cubbies daily for any plastic bags or small objects.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1, a group supervisor, did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance. The file did contain a PDE FBI Clearance dated 3/21/19. Facility Person #1 was hired 8/26/19.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance is on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 will not return to the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance is on file at the facility. Provider will review CPSL announcement. In the future, provider will comply with CPSL and make sure that all staff have a DHS FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance on file at the facility at their time of hire.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, two electrical outlets did not have protective receptacle covers in the Pre-K Counts 1 Room, where preschool children under the age of five were present.

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.)
Staff immediately placed protective covers in the outlets. In the future, staff will check outlets daily to make sure they are equipped with protective covers.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, Banana Boat sunscreen was observed in a child's cubby in the Older Toddler classroom. The sunscreen was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," and was accessible to the children in care.

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.)
Staff immediately moved the sunscreen so that it was inaccessible to the children. In the future, staff will check cubbies daily for any toxics that may be accessible to the children.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, chipping paint was observed on the bottom of the vanities in both bathrooms.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately duct taped the bottoms of the vanities to cover the peeling paint. In the future, provider will perform monthly checks for any peeling paint.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/19. At that time, the trash can in the Pre-K Counts 1 bathroom was not lidded.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately placed a lid on the trash can in the bathroom. In the future, staff will check the trash cans in the bathrooms daily to make sure they are lidded.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/18. At that time, three benches with torn seat covers were observed on the playground. A sand box filled with about two inches of standing water was observed on the playground.

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.)
Provider immediately removed the benches and sandbox from playground. Provider will repair benches and store sandbox in storage shed until spring. In the future, staff will check equipment monthly to make sure it is in good repair.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/18. At that time, a drawer in the young toddler room was observed to have a child safe lock that was not working properly. The staples, loose change, and paperclips in the drawer were accessible to the children in care. A child's backpack was observed in a low cubby in the older toddler room that contained small hair bows that were accessible to the children in care. An older toddler was observed placing objects in his mouth during inspection. The staples, loose change, paperclips, and hair bows were all less than one inch in diameter.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff in young toddler room immediately repaired the lock on the drawer containing the small objects. Staff in the older toddler room moved the backpack to an area of the facility that is inaccessible to the children in care. In the future, staff will check daily for any small objects that may be accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/18. At that time, the cots in the older toddler room used for napping were not labeled for use by a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately labeled the cots for use by a specific child. In the future, staff will make sure that the cots are labeled for use by a specific child at each use.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment that had been conducted every 24 months. (12/15/14, 2/15/17) The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a health assessment that had been conducted every 24 months. (11/5/13, 6/9/17)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, provider will make sure that all staff have a health assessment conducted within 12 months of date of hire and every 24 months thereafter.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/18. At that time, the facility did not have a written statement giving the feeding schedule for the infants in care.

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.)
Provider obtained written statement giving the feeding schedule for the infants in care. In the future, facility will obtain a written schedule of infants feeding schedule at the child's time of admission and have parents update the schedule any time there is a change.
2018-08-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/13/18. At that time, the file for Staff #1 did not contain the request for the child abuse clearance on file. Staff #1 began working on 4/10/18 and the child abuse clearance was dated 4/12/18. Requests for clearances must be kept on file if the clearance is dated after the start date. The file for Staff #2 contained only a volunteer State Police Clearance.

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.)
Provider immediately obtained a State Police Clearance for Staff #2. In the future, provider will make sure to follow CPSL. Provider will make sure that all required clearances or the requests for the clearances are on file at the facility at the onset of employment for new staff.

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Reviews

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Brian Lewis McWilliams Jan 26, 2020
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

They took a review about my son's experience. In short he always seemed to have bumps on his head. Understandable. Not when he gets one the size of a golf ball. Nobody has a good explanation.

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