Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC - Quarryville PA Child Care Center

1392 ROBERT FULTON HWY , QUARRYVILLE PA 17566
(717) 806-2163

About the Provider

Description: Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren DC is a Child Care Center in QUARRYVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183988
  • Capacity: 130
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of child care spaces, it was found that the emergency contact information was not present in 3 rooms where children were receiving care.

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.)
Moving forward upon receipt of enrollment papers a copy of the child's emergency contact form will be made and added to the existing forms in each room. In the same way when a child is unenrolled their emergency contact form will be removed so paperwork is consistently kept up to date. Additionally if any information were to change on the forms a copy will be made immediately to have in each room of the facility. The Director will double check emergency contact forms every quarter to make certain they are up to date regarding enrollment and information.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, multiple plastic shopping bags were observed in a cabinet accessible to young toddlers.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic shopping bags were removed immediately from the cabinet and put in an area high and out of reach of children. Staff was advised that they cannot leave bags in any area accessible to the children. Likewise if parents bring something for their child in a plastic bag and hang it in their cubby, staff must remove the items and properly dispose of the bag. Going forward staff will check cubbies daily/weekly with their chores and make certain no bags are left accessible to children. We will also review this periodically through the year at staff meetings.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator in the young toddler/infant care space was operating at 48 degrees.

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.)
Upon further inspection we realized keeping the thermometer on the shelf under the light of the refrigerator was giving an inaccurate reading. The thermometer was relocated to a lower shelf where is now reads the refrigerator's temperature to be 45 degrees F or lower. Going forward staff will daily check the thermometer reading, and adjust temperature as needed.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms were not updated with the master files in 4 child care spaces: Kindercare room, school CLASP classroom, Infant room and Preschool Room.

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.)
Emergency Contact forms have been updated in the Kindercare room, CLASP classroom, Infant room and Preschool room. Going forward as Emergency forms are updated every 6 months, immediate copies will be made to replace or add the form accordingly in other facility record locations. Directors will be responsible to check records locate in Emergency kits every 2-3 months to make certain nothing was missed and not updated.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, it was found that Staff person #1 was operating in an Assistant Group supervisor role, while being currently qualified as an Aide.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A qualified AGS was immediately placed in the classroom with Staff person #1. Policies and Procedures regarding qualifications as well as limitations for an Aide vs. AGS have been reviewed with the Child Care Director as well as staff. At the current time Staff person #1 is the only Aide at our facility. Moving forward Staff person #1 will at no time be left on her own with children under her care. She will be supervised at all times by a Group Supervisor or an AGS. Director and Group Supervisor will be responsible to make certain this is being upheld and step in to the room with the Aide if the AGS needs to leave for a bathroom break.
2019-07-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of Child #1 records, it was found that the file did not have a signed authorization to administer prescription medications.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signature of Parent for Child #1 was obtained for authorization to administer prescription medication. Also forwarding doctor's signed plan of action. In the future will make sure parent's signature is obtained at time of a child's starting in our program.
2019-07-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of Staff #2 employee file, it was found that it did not contain two written non-family references.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two non family references obtained for Staff Person #2. Going forward will make certain two references are included in any new hire's file as start of employment. Forwarding recommendations.
2019-07-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of Staff #1 employee file, it was found that the FBI clearance was last done on 5/14/2014.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 cannot work with children in the facility until all clearances are up to date and valid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was removed from the scheduling to have them included as a part of the staff/child ratio until their FBI clearance is received. Sending documentation for the scheduled date of FBI fingerprinting. Will make certain going forward that clearances stay up to date and valid. Will forward FBI results once received.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, mulch (less than an inch in diameter) was observed to be accessible from the toddler playground, as the mulch from the preschool / school age playground was able to easily be reached from the toddler side (through the fence), and mulch was coming underneath the gate that connected the two playgrounds.

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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A barrier is to be installed (Plexiglas) on the section of fence that lines the toddler playground so that the children are not able to reach the mulch from the preschool/school age playground. The barrier will be maintained and any repairs made immediately if needed.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following was observed: School age children left the child care space and went down hall to the bathroom. The children alerted the staff persons each time, but staff did not move to the doorway to supervise the child. This happened multiple times in a 15-20 minute time period. Staff persons 1-3 were present in the child care space with 29 children. When staff were asked which specific children they were responsible for, only 21 of the 29 children in the room were accounted for in primary care groups. Staff person 3 reported that she was responsible for child 3, but when she attempted to locate the child in the room, she was unable to do so. A short time period later, staff person 2 told Staff person 3 that the child went to the bathroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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.)
Our staffing ration and the means by which staff are assigned children has been re-evaluated and changed. We will maintain a ration of 1:10 at all times for the Before and After Care program. A staff meeting has been held to go over the new procedure. Staff receive a magnetic board when they arrive, with the names of the children assigned to their supervision. At this time staff are also made aware of what children will be absent for that time period. Staff are aware that these children are to be in their supervision at all times to include the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises. When children arrive they are now told who their supervising staff person is. Children are aware if they need to go to the bathroom or any place else it is their supervising staff they are to approach and ask permission. Staff are aware that ratios must be maintained at all times, even if just one or two children need to leave the group for something. In that case the staff person will take their group with them to maintain ratio.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include addresses of two of the listed release persons (incomplete), nor the enrolling parent's work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Parent of Child 2 was contacted and addresses of parent's work address and of the listed release persons was obtained and form completed. In the future all registration and state paperwork will be thoroughly reviewed upon receipt to verify all signatures and pertinent information has been obtained.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in all of the child care spaces in which children were receiving care. Of the emergency contact information that was available in the child care space, it had not all been updated last time the information was updated in the master file.

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. 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.)
Emergency Contact information has been updated to match the form kept in the master file. Copies of emergency contacts have been made for each room used for child care, so that staff do not need to leave the room to get the information. In the future if the Emergency Contact form is updated a new copy will replace the one in each room so that it is the same as the one kept in the master file.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspeciton, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the yellow school age child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and provisions in the event of an emergency are now displayed in a conspicuous place where parents can easily view it. It is the same plan laid out in the letter parents receive upon enrollment. If the plan is ever changed a new letter will be sent to parents regarding the update and a new plan posted for parents to view.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record child 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. The file also did not include signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of Child 3 were contacted and they signed the parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid. Going forward all registration and state paperwork will be thoroughly reviewed upon receipt to verify all signatures and pertinent information has been obtained.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, 29 school age children were observed in a child care space with 2 staff persons (staff 1 and 3). Staff person 3 had left the room for a short period of time.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will maintain proper ratios at all times for the daycare and CLASP program to abide by the maximum child group sizes. If staff need to leave the room for a period of time they will take their assigned group with them so that ratios are maintained. Staffing will be monitored and periodically checked by the Directors and Administrator to verify that staff is abiding to and maintaining proper ratios.

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