Description: Located on the Allegheny College campus, Meadville Children's Center provides quality childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. At the Center you will find..
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is a school age child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 11/7/14. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Childs mother signed a flu shot waiver. In the future MCC will always have the parent sign a waiver if they do not wish to get their child an annual flu vaccine. |
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2020-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once in a 6 month period; The financial agreement form was reviewed by the parent on 8/26/19 and 5/11/20 and the emergency contact information form was reviewed by the parent on 8/28/19 and 6/1/20. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once in a 6 month period; The financial agreement form was reviewed by the parent on 5/20/19 and 6/1/20 and the emergency contact information form was reviewed by the parent on 6/6/19 and 6/1/20. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #1's file is current. Parents will update the child's files every 6 months. We have chosen January and July for everyone in the center to ensure this happens in a timely fashion. I will send reminders out a month prior to the time frame to give parents enough notice to get this completed. |
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2020-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked one nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #2 has provided MCC with a second reference. In the future will ensure employees have 2 written references in their employee file before starting employment. |
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2020-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a start date working with children of 1/29/20 and considered a provisional hire, lacked documentation of having applied for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate prior to working with children and was not removed from care after the 45 day provisional hire period. As of 7/1/20 Staff person #1 does not have a NSOR verification certificate on file as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #3, who has a start date working with children of 1/16/20 and considered a provisional hire, lacked documentation of having applied for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate prior to working with children and was not removed from care after the 45 day provisional hire period. As of 7/1/20 Staff person #3 does not have a NSOR verification certificate as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #3 also lacked a valid State Police clearance; the documentation on record was an invoice for record request only which is not acceptable. The staff file for Staff person #5 lacked valid Mandated reporter training; the mandated reporter training on file is dated 2/20/15 which is more than 5 years old. The staff file for Staff person #6 lacked a valid State Police clearance; the State Police clearance on file is dated 7/2/15 and is more than 5 years old. 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 Facility Person #3 -- 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 Facility Person #3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The clearances did not process correctly due to 2 applications being sent from the same email address (MCC's). Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 have both placed new applications for NSOR clearance and they are not working with children until those certificates are received. Staff person #6 has a valid State Police clearance. In the future the employees will apply for their own clearances using their own email address. Staff person #5 was made to complete the training ASAP. I have a spreadsheet to keep track of these clearance due dates to ensure accuracy. Will make sure all employee trainings are up to date. Staff person #3 applied for a brand new criminal clearance. I will look more closely at the format of the clearance when turned in by employees at hire if not the correct format I will obtain the control number and print out the certification form or instruct the employee how to do this. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Pieces of mulch, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, were observed on the green grass area, closest to the shed, of the outdoor play space which is used by older toddlers. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will remove the mulch and if we can't then the older toddlers will play on the porch. In the future will put up a barrier around the shed area to prevent mulch from entering the grassy area. The opener will do a check every morning to ensure no mulch is present on the grassy area and if so will remove it. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room three mats, which staff reported were used by various children who may want to take a nap, were observed to not be labeled for the use of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff labeled the resting mats. In the future all resting mats will be labeled daily for the use of that specific child. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2 contained a financial agreement form lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Fee amount was added and will review with the parent. In the future will ensure all fields have a value. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3, who is a young toddler, contained a current health report that was not updated at least every 6 months; the dates of the two most recent health reports are 8/8/18 and 5/21/19. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child has a current health report. In the future administration will inform teachers in writing of who has an upcoming health report due and have them remind the parents verbally. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/20/18 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 8/16/16 health assessment. The staff file for staff person #2 contained a current health assessment dated 3/20/18 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 1/18/16 health assessment. The staff file for staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 8/21/18 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 8/16/16 health assessment. 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.) All staff have current health assessments. In the future we will notify staff three months before current health assessment is due and will follow up in the month it is due and require an appointment card. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of review were 7/26/18 and 2/7/19. The child file for child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of review were 6/11/18 and 1/14/19. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Currently they are now all up to date. In the future will continue to remind parents via email and the app to update the paperwork every 6 months and try to make it more available electronically. |
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2019-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 and staff person #3 lacked a valid State Police clearance; the documentation on file was the invoice for criminal record.W 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 and #2--- may work in a child care position at the facility but required to be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will go online and print correct one. In the future will make sure we print out the correct form off of e patch. |
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2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the back porch a plastic green and beige toy kitchen was observed to have an oven door that would not remain in it's upright closed position causing it not to be in good repair and a potential tripping hazard. 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.) Oven door will be removed. In the future continue to use monthly playground check list to ensure toys are in good functional use. |
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2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained a health report dated 1/23/18 that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and is free from communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Healthcare professional will complete DHS form. In the future to utilize health assessment tracking log and place DHS form in the child's cubbies so parent can provide it to the doctor at time of physical. |
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2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained an updated health assessment dated 3/9/17 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated health assessment dated 11/3/14. 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.) The staff file for Staff person #1 contains a current health assessment. In the future will color code staff health assessment log to help ensure health assessment are updated in a timely manner. |
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2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space standing water which poses as a potential drowning hazard was observed in the following toys used by the children: a green plastic wheel barrow and a blue sand bucket. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The standing water was removed from the toys. In the future at next staff meeting we will discuss what to check for during perimeter inspections of playground which will include standing water that could be collected in toys. |
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