Little Red School House - Cresson PA Child Care Center

400 POWELL AVE , CRESSON PA 16630
(814) 886-9388

About the Provider

Description: Here at The Little Red School House we believe that each and every child is unique; every child grows and develops at their own pace. The first years of life are the most crucial and all interactions are very meaningful and help to build a strong foundation for intellectual, emotional, and social growth. With our small home-like environment, we are able to provide your child with individualized attention, as well as provide a nurturing, loving, caring and educational atmosphere. We feel communication is the KEY to a successful experience for you and your child. We believe the parent and/or guardian is the child’s first teacher. The first years are important and what children learn during these years will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Here at The Little Red School House the children will learn how to do things for themselves, to develop a sense of self worth, to use their large and small muscles, to play with other children, to use expressive language, to expand their attention span, to develop good listening skills, to share toys, to share time given by teachers, and to gain basis skills.The Little Red School House policies uphold the state mandated requirements. All of the policies are set forth to ensure the best possible care and protection for the children at the daycare. Our goal is to assist the parents in caring for, nurturing and providing the best possible beginning for their child(ren). Their happiness is our happiness.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185791
  • Capacity: 52
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Penn Cambria - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-11-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/3/2020 observed a torn red circular polka dotted lid and a torn yellow rectangular polka dotted lid to the shape sorters in the Toddler Room.

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 shape sorter was discarded. All staff in the classrooms will check the toys and equipment daily and throughout the day to ensure that any toy or piece of equipment is not in poor repair and/or can lead to an injury.
2020-11-02 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/3/2020 observed that the operator did not establish a medication log for Child #1 if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a medication log. Please note that the operator used a Special Care Plan form, taken from Caring For Our Children 5th edition, specific to the medication. The CFOC form contained all the information that is required on the DHS medication form and then some, other than the question, "Is refrigeration required," and did not have a specific space to write the date and time the medication was administered. However, if the medication was administered, 911 would have been called immediately, the parent would have been contacted, the incident would have been documented on the child's daily log, the operator would have reported the incident to DHS, and a new Special Care Plan form would have been completed by the parent, as the Special Care Plan form is specific to the specific medication. In the future, the operator will ensure the DHS medication form is completed by the parent and stapled to the Special Care Plan form.
2020-11-02 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked an adult health assessment which includes tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff #1 had a start date of 10/22/20 with a health assessment dated 10/9/20 but a Mantoux test read date of 5/2/19.

Correction Required: 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 #1 has a current TB test. Please note, the staff in question was to be hired PRN, as needed basis. When the initial health assessment was completed the PPD was administered. After operator gathered the rest of the required documents for hire, the operator could not use the current clearance, as they were not specific to DHS. Fast forward to September 2020, the operator renewed all the required clearances for PRN hire, and staff in question received another health assessment, but lacked a PPD, the staff in question was not needed to cover shifts as previously intended, so staff in question never worked in the facility. When staff files were pulled operator was asked for all new hires, even though staff in question never worked in the facility, but would have if needed, operator had her chart reviewed as a new PRN staff, and operator was asked to pick a start date. In the future, operator will ensure that if a staff returns for employment and has been away from the facility for 6 months or more that the staff will have to have a new health assessment completed along with administration of a PPD.
2020-11-02 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/3/2020 observed that the electrical outlet to the left of the bathroom door in the Toddler Room lacked a protective receptacle cover.

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.)
Please note that the unprotected outlet was not close to the floor, as it was a little higher than the counter top, still accessible to the taller children, but not as easy to get to! The cover was placed in the outlet. All staff will ensure that every outlet is protected at all times. Staff will ensure that if an outlet protector is removed to use protector to plug something in, that the outlet is immediately protected when not in use. Director will remind staff and ensure that there are extra outlet protectors in the event the outlet protector is misplaced or breaks.
2020-11-02 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/3/2020 observed Bic White-out which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer beside the bathroom door in the Toddler Room which was accessible to children.

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.)
White out was placed in the cabinet above the counter. Staff will ensure that everything that is unsafe, such as toxics or anything that reads "Keep away from children," will be placed in the cabinet above the counter, which is not accessible to the children. Director will ensure that unsafe or harmful objects are stored appropriately by reminding staff to place such items or objects in the cabinet and will do periodic spot checks.
2020-01-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(b) - No bed linens alone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a child lying only on a blanket for rest equipment in the Preschool Room.

Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child did have his own cot in a different spot in the classroom, however, was being disruptive during rest time and would not stay on his cot. Therefore, staff moved the child to be closer to an adult. All staff were reminded that all children need to have a cot or mat during rest time, and are forbidden to lay on the floor or just on a blanket. In the future, when children are being disruptive at rest time and will not stay on their own cot, or just need to be close to an adult, staff can have the child lay by him or her along with all necessary rest equipment.
2020-01-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 children sleeping side by side with no space between the rest equipment in the Preschool Room.

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.)
A child was was having difficulty at rest time staying on his own cot, was moved to be closer to a staff member. This child did end up falling asleep, and was positioned in front of the staff member. The child that was originally close to the staff at the beginning of rest time was positioned to the left of the staff (did not sleep) and there was another sleeping child positioned to the right of the staff. In the future children will maintain a 2 foot separation. All staff were reminded of this regulation. Staff will be sure to rearrange the children if changes to the sleeping arrangements need to be made.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a torn slotted container for buttons in the Preschool Classroom. Observed a Step 2 tan house with a green roof with a crack at the pitch in the roof above the right side window 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.)
Although the button sorter was ripped it did not pose a threat to the children. The tear was free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. The tear was repaired. The roof was repaired. Staff will be more observant when checking for toys that need to be repaired. Toys will be repaired or discarded if needed.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a free standing children's mirror which was not secured creating a potential tipping hazard in the Toddler Classroom.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The freestanding mirror has been in the dramatic play center for 2 + years and has never fallen over. Daily checks are performed to ensure that all pieces of furniture are safe and do not pose a threat to the children's safety, and the screws are tightened frequent to prevent it from tipping. However, the mirror will be screwed to the wall to suffice Cert Reps concerns.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a high chair which lacked a T-shaped safety strap in the Toddler Classroom.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The straps to the highchair were being cleaned in a washing machine as they were soiled. The high chair was not in use, and was not going to be used until the straps were placed back in the chair. All staff are aware that children are required to be in a T-shaped harness while in the high chairs.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Toddler Classroom.

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.)
Children's blankets for rest time are stored in a bin with the child's name on it. However, all individual blankets have been labeled. Staff will be sure to double check blankets daily as they are distributing the blankets for rest time, and be sure that new blankets that come in will be labeled.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
Child #1 had the first dose of the Influenza and is getting the 2nd dose on 11/19/2019. Child #1's parent will provide documentation once both doses are given. Child #2 also will also be getting the flu shot this flu season, however has been on antibiotics for an ear infection, in which an appointment will be made when the child is off the antibiotics. From this point forward parents are required to submit an updated shot record each time their child receives an immunization. If a child is exempt from immunizations and /or the flu shot, parents will check the exempt box on the child's registration box and be required to give an explanation in writing. If a child is missing or late on an immunization due to a medical reason the parent will be required to submit a statement from the child's doctor explaining the reason.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of FBI fingerprint submitted receipt dated prior to or on the date of initial hire. Staff #1 had a start date of 11/5/18 with a fingerprint receipt dated 11/7/18 and a FBI clearance dated 11/8/18.

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.)
Director will ensure that all new hires have appropriate clearances in hand before their first day of employment in the facility.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1 inch by 2 inch hole and a 1 inch by 3 inch hole at the bottom of the first side fence panel at the front of the building in the Outdoor Play Space.

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.)
The hole will be repaired. All staff were reminded to perform daily classroom checks to ensure that there are no holes in play equipment, floors, walls, or surfaces.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a missing piece of plaster with an exposed nail to the right of the book area in the Infant Classroom.

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.)
The hole was repaired and will be monitored. All staff are reminded to continue to perform daily checks to ensure there are no holes or peeling paint in the classrooms.

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