Loving Care Childrens Learning Center - Folsom PA Child Care Center

1530 4TH AVE , FOLSOM PA 19033
(610) 583-3994

About the Provider

Description: Our goal is to produce an environment of care, concern and consideration that will help your child grow and learn with a positive self-image. We strive to offer a wide variety of learning tools and programs to enhance each child's learning experience.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179772
  • Capacity: 96
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE EIGHT CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM # 1 WITH STAFF PERSON # 3 AND # 4. STAFF PERSON # 3 NAMED FOUR CHILDREN IN HER ASSIGNED GROUP AND STAFF PERSON # 4 NAMED FOUR CHILDREN IN HER ASSIGNED GROUP. ( STAFF PERSON # 4 NAMED ONE OF THE SAME CHILDREN THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 NAMED), LEAVING ONE CHILD UNACCOUNTED FOR.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have name/count card for all children and know where are children are. Staff will take a supervision training; The director will make sure caregiver list is correct and check supervision in each classroom..
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FEE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE 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 parent will update the information; Files will be reviewed periodically to ensure all information is included.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS FOR THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON.

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.)
The parent will update; Files will be reviewed periodically to ensure information is complete.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN ROOM # 6 WHERE THE CHILD WAS RECEIVING CARE IN THE SPACE.

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.)
The emergency contact information will be placed in the space; Emergency contacts will be reviewed monthly to ensure all are in spaces as required.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST BY THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE, STAFF PERSON # 1 WHO WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT PRODUCE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE FACILITY. THE INSURANCE DOCUMENTS PRESENTED WAS A QUOTE FOR INSURANCE.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The insurance will be obtained; Insurance information will be kept on file moving forward.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan will be posted; The plan will be posted moving forward and updated as needed.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 RECEIVED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING CONDUCTED BY A FIRE PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will keep a copy of the fire safety professional credentials on file that observes our fire drill and completes our fire safety training in conjunction with the YMCA training video. All staff will complete this training on 10/04/19 by folsom fire company and ymca online training.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A SURGE PROTECTOR NEAR THE COMPUTER IN CLASSROOM # 6 WAS MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.

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.)
Outlets will be covered; Monthly checks will be conducted to ensure all outlets are covered.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A THERMOMETER WAS NOT PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN CLASSROOM # 1.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A thermometer will be purchased and placed in the refrigerator ; Refrigerator motoring will be added to the monthly checklist to ensure that all refrigerators in the facility has a thermometer inside.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN CLASSROOM # 6.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A schedule will be posted in the classroom and will remain posted at all times.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 DID NOT SPECIFY THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE.

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's admission date was added to the agreement at the time of inspection; Agreements for all children will be reviewed to ensure the admission dates are included.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PINK CUP IN THE INFANT ROOM, A PURPLE CUP IN THE REFRIGERATOR OF CLASSROOM # 2 AND A BLUE MICKEY MOUSE CUP IN CLASSROOM # 7 THAT WAS NOT LABELED WITH A CHILD'S NAME.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cups will be labeled with the children's name; Staff will label all children's cups and bottles at all times.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will update the fee agreement; All children's file will be updated twice a year at conference updates.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WAS DATED 10/2017.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information in the classroom will be updated; Emergency contact information will be updated in the classroom spaces when updated in the master file.
2018-08-27 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS DAWN DISH DETERGENT INSIDE THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM UNDER THE SINK IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM # 1.

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.)
The dawn detergent was removed from the cabinet at the time of the inspection; All staff will be reminded that toxics and cleaning materials should be locked away or out of reach of children. The cabinet will have a lock added.

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