Mccready Group Day Care Home - Chester PA Group Child Care Home

312 W 15TH ST , CHESTER PA 19013
(610) 872-2342

About the Provider

Description: MCCREADY GROUP DAY CARE HOME is a Group Child Care Home in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182813
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 child files were reviewed. Child #1 and 2 files contained fee agreements that did not list the date the child care fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee agreements of Child # 1 and 2 were updated. Moving forward I will ensure all copies and fees are paid and documented properly at the time of payment.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All fee agreements were filled out correctly and submitted. Moving forward I will ensure that all children's fee agreements are filled out properly with the correct copay fees.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contacted emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child # 1 and 2 completed the emergency contact form was completed. Moving forward I will ensure that each parent properly fill out the emergency contact form with their phone numbers , work address and home address.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 emergency contact form did not list information on a disability.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child# 1 emergency contact was completed by the parents. Moving forward I will make sure that each parent properly fills out the emergency contact form for all sections.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Forms were completed by parents. Moving forward I will make sure the emergency contact form is completely filled out with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files did not contain a signed consent for swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms were completed by parents and submitted. Moving forward each child file will have a signed consent form for transportation, walking , swimming and wading.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain documentation of annual emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was trained on the emergency plan. When each staff member gets hired I will make sure each staff is properly trained by showing them the emergency plan. They will initial on the first day of hire and follow up every year.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed .Staff member # 1 file did not contain a PA child abuse clearance, a valid mandated reporter training certificate and Delaware State police and Child abuse clearances. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a PA Child Abuse clearance and Delaware State Police and Child Abuse clearances. Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances and mandated reporter training was submitted. Moving forward I will make sure all staff members folders are checked periodically. I will make sure all necessary paperwork is completed by the due date to stay in compliance with my childcare license.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/14/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3280.34(b)(1) - (5).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.)
Verification of work experience was submitted. Moving forward I will ensure all staff members training and paperwork stays up to date to stay in compliance with my license.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-19-2019 THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 3, CHILD# 4 AND CHILD# 5'S ARE MISSING THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE TO BE CHARGE AND THE DATE ON WHICH THE FEE IS TO BE PAID ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE PARENT MEETING, CHILDREN'S FILES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENTS FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION AND UPDATED. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS
2019-12-19 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-19-2019 THE FILE OF CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 ARE MISSING THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE PARENT MEETING, CHILDREN'S FILES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENTS FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION AND UPDATED. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-19-2019 THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 ARE MISSING THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE PARENT MEETING, CHILDREN'S FILES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENTS FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION AND UPDATED. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS
2019-12-19 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-19-2019 THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD #2, CHILD #4 AND CHILD # 5 ARE MISSING THE FOLLOING INFORMATION, HOME AND WORK ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE CHILDREN'S FILES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENTS FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION AND UPDATED DURING THE PARENT MEETING. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILES OF CHILD # 1 AND CHILD # 3 ARE MISSING INFORMATION ON THE CHILD'S DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS SPECIFIED BY THE PARENT MEDICAL STAFF ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE CHILDREN'S FILES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENTS FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION AND UPDATED DURING THE PARENT MEETING. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-19-2019 THE FILES OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2 AND CHILD # 5 ARE MISSING THE ADDRESS OF THE OF THE INDIVIDUALS DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

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 CHILDREN'S FILES WILL BE REVIEWED WITH PARENTS FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION AND UPDATED DURING THE PARENT MEETING. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS.

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