Description: Luthercare for Kids provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can be kids, students, athletes and artists… where they can explore, learn, thrive and grow. Give your child a great start by enrolling them in a Luthercare for Kids Early Learning Center with five locations in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
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.
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school-age room that a schedule was not posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The schedule will be posted where families and visitors have visual access. Moving forward, the schedule will remain posted at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for staff person#1 and #3 contained a physical dated 9/21/18 and 9/20/18 respectively, but no updated physicals completed within the last 24 months was observed on file for either staff person. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will obtain an updated physical for each staff person and will place it on file. Moving forward, the Director will make certain that all facility persons obtain an updated physical within 24 months of their previous physical. These will remain on file at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a current copy of comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will retain a copy of the current liability insurance and update the posting on the wall. Moving forward, the Director will create a more efficient system for requesting and retaining a copy so that a current copy is on file at all times. Director will also discuss with upper management the possibility of moving up the inspection date. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for staff person #1, #2, and #3 contained written documentation of completion of emergency plan trainings dated 1/24/19 and 3/10/20. These trainings were not completed within the annual timeframe as required. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will ensure that Emergency Plan trainings are completed within the annual timeframe. Moving forward, the Director will ensure that written verification of Emergency Plan trainings, within the required annual timeframe, are completed and placed on file at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 and #3 did not contain verification of obtaining an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will make certain that staff persons obtain the annual minimum 6 hours of child care trainings. Moving forward, the Director will create a training tracker to ensure that a minimum of 6 hours of child care training annually is obtained for each staff person. Verification will be kept on file at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hired 9/2016, contained an NSOR certificate dated 7/31/2020. This was required to be on file for current staff on or before 7/01/2020. The file for staff person #2, hired 01/2005, contained a PA State Police Clearance and Child Abuse clearances dated 12/10/14 and an updated PA State Police and Child Abuse clearance dated 02/17/2020, a FBI clearance dated 12/15/14 and an updated FBI clearance dated 1/22/2020. These updated clearances were completed more than 60 months from their previous clearances. The file for staff person #2 also contained a NSOR verification certificate dated 8/17/2020, but this was required to be on file for current staff on or before 7/01/2020. The file for staff person #3, hired 8/2016, contained an NSOR certificate dated 7/31/2020. This was required to be on file for current staff on or before 7/01/2020. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Clearances will be updated in a more timely manner and a copy of all current clearances will be kept on file at all times. Moving forward, the Director will make certain that clearances for all staff persons are updated within 60 months of the previous clearances. Copies of the requests and copies of completed clearances will be kept on file at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for staff person #1 and #3 did not contain a written evaluation completed within 12 months from their prior evaluations on file. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will complete the evaluations for staff persons, have the staff persons sign off, and place signed evaluations in their files. Moving forward, the Director will create a more efficient schedule for completing a minimum of 1 staff evaluation per year for each staff person. Signed evaluations will be kept on file at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an outlet was uncovered next to the refrigerator in the preschool room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Receptacle cover will be replaced in outlet. Moving forward, the Director and classroom teachers will confirm that daily checks have been completed and that all receptacle covers remain in place at all times. |
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| 2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that ceiling vents were dusty/dirty in the school-age room and the 3-year-old room. It was observed that the kitchen door was left open while the oven was on and no staff person was present causing a visible hazard. It was observed that the stalls in the women's restroom were rusty leaving them not in good repair. It was observed in the staff bathroom that a front loading washer and dryer would be accessible to children in care creating a visible hazard. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Ceiling Vents: Ceiling vents will be cleaned. Moving forward, the Director will schedule more frequent cleanings and classroom teachers will assess cleanliness on a weekly basis during classroom checks. Kitchen Door: The Kitchen door will remain closed when a staff person is not present. Moving forward, a lock will be placed on the doorknob to ensure inaccessibility. Director will monitor for efficiency and will discuss with building owner the possibility of installing a half-door. Restroom Stalls: Stalls will be painted and coated with a sealer. Moving forward, the Director will monitor for effectiveness and cleanliness until such time that the building owner can replace the stalls. Washer/Dryer: Locks will be placed on the doors of the washer and dryer to ensure inaccessibility to children. Moving forward, locks will be monitored for effectiveness. If found to be ineffective, a lock will be placed on the restroom door. |
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| 2019-12-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that carpets throughout the facility, particularly in the older infant, older toddler, young preschool, and school age rooms were visibly dirty. Continued deficiency from inspection completed on 10/31/19. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Schedule to have carpets cleaned throughout the building (to be done on 12/6/19). Plan to maintain: Schedule more frequent cleanings, as needed, including spot treatment. Floors shall be kept clean and carpets replaced, if needed. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the inside of the refrigerators, used by the children in the older toddler room and school age room, were visibly dirty. It was observed that bins in the older toddler room were cracked and broken and bins in the school age room were visibly dirty. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Fridges - clean out refrigerators. Bins - Replace broken bin and clean/sanitize bins. Plan to maintain: Fridges and bins: Create a more efficient schedule for cleaning/replacing - post schedule as a visual reminder. All items used by children will be kept clean and in good repair. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a schedule was not posted in the preschool room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Post schedule where families and visitors have visual access. Plan to maintain: monitor placement of schedule and update, as needed. Schedule will remain posted at all times. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 all contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Copy original agreements and provide the originals to the families - retain copy in files. Plan to maintain: create a more efficient system for making certain originals go to parents - example: blue ink. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for child #4 did not contain an updated physical completed within the last 12 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Contact parent and have them provide an updated physical. If parent does not provide physical by 12/4/19, care will be suspended until updated physical is on file. Plan to maintain: Create a master list of due dates for more efficient and timely updates for physicals. Also, pay close attention to well visit date, not date form signed. Physicals will be updated according to regulation. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the liquid soap, used by children in the bathroom, was empty. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Refill soap dispenser and place by sinks. Plan to maintain: Check soaps on a more consistent basis and refill, as needed. Provide a re-fill soap in locked cabinet for emergency re-fills. |
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