Mechanicsburg Learning Center Iii - Mechanicsburg PA Child Care Center

626 WILLIAMS GROVE RD , MECHANICSBURG PA 17055
(717) 697-6379

About the Provider

Description: MECHANICSBURG LEARNING CENTER III is a Child Care Center in MECHANICSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173137
  • Capacity: 99
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Mechanicsburg Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was observed not to be posted in the toddler classroom.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities is posted on all parent information boards for all classrooms, and will remain posted.
2020-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Soiled diapers were observed to be discarded directly into a trash bag on the floor.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All soiled diapers will be placed in a hands free trash receptacle that is lined with a trash bag.
2020-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A child's diaper was observed to be changed on the carpeted floor of the facility, which therefore was unable to be wiped with a sanitizing solution after the diaper change was completed.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Diaper changes will take on a changing table or vinyl changing mat that can be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
2020-08-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was observed not to wash their hands between children's diaper changes. Facility person #1 was observed to change gloves between diaper changes, but did not wash their hands between diaper changes.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have been trained to and will wash hands between diaper changes, toileting and before meals and snacks.
2020-03-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/2019, it was observed that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was observed not to be posted in any of the child care spaces. Continued non-compliance: on 3/2/2020, it was observed that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was observed not to be posted in the room at the end of the hall to the left of the entrance to the building, which was corrected on site.

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 emergency plan is now posted in each room (including the gym) and is included in each classroom backpack. It will remain posted at all times.
2020-03-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/2019, it was observed that the file of child #5, 7 months old at the time of inspection, contained documentation of only two DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations and did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination. The files of children #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of current influenza vaccinations. Continued non-compliance: on 3/2/2020, it was observed that the file of child #5, 7 months old at the time of inspection, contained documentation of only two DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations and did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination. The files of children #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of current influenza vaccinations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of children 2, 3, and 5 have submitted up to date vaccination records. Going forward, parents will receive periodic reminders about due dates for vaccination records, and all child files will contain correct documentation/records.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a current child service report on file for child #4 at the time of inspection, dated 8/26/19, however it was dated more than 6 months from the previous child service report, which was dated 10/1/18.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will be assessed every six months. The director will provide reminders to ensure assessments are complete.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was observed not to be posted in any of the child care spaces.

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 is now posted in each room and is included in each classroom backpack. It will remain posted at all times.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, 8 months old at the time of inspection, contained documentation of only two DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations and did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination. The file of child #5, 7 months old at the time of inspection, contained documentation of only two DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations and did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination. The files of children #2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of current influenza vaccinations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer in care. Parents of children 2, 3, and 4 must provide documentation of the influenza vaccine. Parent of child #5 will provide documentation of all vaccines by 2/24/2020. Going forward, children's file will contain documentation of vaccines.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 10/28/19, contained a health assessment and tuberculin skin test results dated 11/23/19, which therefore were not dated within 12 months prior to providing initial service and were not on file at the time of hire. The file of facility person #2, hired 9/12/19, contained a health assessment and tuberculin skin test results dated 8/15/18, which therefore were dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will have a current physical/TB test on file by 2/24/2020. All staff will have a physical completed in the appropriate time frame, which will be on file before starting.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 did not contain any written, nonfamily 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.)
The staff member will provide 2 written references and they will be put in the staff file by February 7th. In the future all staff will provide two references before starting with children.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a copy of the regulations under which the facility is certified and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted in a conspicuous location utilized by parents, which was corrected on site.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Regulation book is right next to parent board. Contact info for DHS is now posted on parent board. Both postings will remain posted at all times.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation on file that facility person #6 (hired 9/9/19), facility person #1 (hired 10/28/19), or facility person #2 (hired 9/12/19) had emergency plan training until 12/9/19. Facility persons #4 and #5 had current emergency plan training on file at the time of inspection, dated 12/9/19, however it was dated more than on year from the previous training, dated 10/8/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward, each new employee will be given emergency plan training during the new hire orientation process. Also, each employee will receive emergency plan training during the January staff meeting. After the training staff will sign off and the document will be kept on file.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location.

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.)
Emergency plan folder was moved and is now displayed in the staff room. The emergency plan will also be displayed on the parent board. This will remain posted at all times.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 10/28/19, did not contain a copy of a request for the FBI clearance and did not contain a copy of a completed FBI clearance, as the FBI clearance on file did not include the complete rap sheet, as required under the CPSL. The disclosure statement on file for facility person #2, hired 9/12/19, did not include a date or witness signature, as required under the CPSL.

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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Appropriate documentation was submitted and approved. Documentation was added to employee #1's file. Employee was removed from child care duties until appropriate paperwork was submitted. Staff person #2 will sign a new disclosure statement and it will include a date and witness signature. Going forward, all clearances will be submitted before 1st day with children. Office admin will be in charge of signing disclosure statement upon hire and dating.

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