Tiny Fingers Tiny Toes Early Childcare Academy - Harrisburg PA Child Care Center

2023 MARKET ST , HARRISBURG PA 17103
(717) 525-8034

About the Provider

Description: Mikayla's Place: A Child Development Academy first opened our doors in 2008 to provide a substantially progressive childcare alternative to the families of the greater Harrisburg community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183888
  • Capacity: 122
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Harrisburg City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • 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
2020-09-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3) - Physical examination/Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment documentation for staff person #1 does not specify if a physical examination was conducted nor does it specify if an examination for communicable diseases was performed and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Health Assessment form will be filled out by person #1 Dr. which will include a physical examination and communicable disease examination and the results are included and sent to DHS rep. An adult health assessment will include a physical examination. An adult health assessment will include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination moving forward.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool 3 classroom a wooden cabinet in the play kitchen area had sharp, rough edges where a piece had broken off. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection clear tape was placed over the rough edges. In the future all play equipment will be kept in good repair and will be free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Infant room there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of a Pack "N Play while the rest equipment was in use. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection one of the Pack 'N Play's was moved so there was at least 2 feet of space on three sides. In the future at least 2 feet of space will be on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool 4 classroom a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
During the inspection a written plan of daily activities was posted in the room and will remain there.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child # 2, 3 & 4 does not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrival and departure times were added to the agreement. An agreement will specify the child's arrival and departure times.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child # 1 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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 inspection the child's parent specified on the agreement the release persons. In the future administrative staff will review the agreement to make sure it specifies the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the form before it is filed.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school-age classroom a 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. (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.)
During the inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was posted in the school-age room and it will remain there.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant room two (2) bottles were not labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the bottles were labeled with the child's name. In the future all bottles will be labeled with the child's name. If the parents do not have it labeled, staff will label the bottles before placing them in the refrigerator.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's record does not contain an initial health report. The child started on 9/19/2018 and has an updated health report dated 8/28/2019 but the initial health report is not in the record.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child's record will contain initial and subsequent health reports.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 & 2's record does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person and facility person #3's record only contains 1 written, nonfamily reference from individuals 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new forms will be used to specify non-family and suitable to serve as a facility person. A facility person record will include those items in order to be accepted as a written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Facility person #1,2 & 3 were corrected/received and their files now contain two written, nonfamily references.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool room in the basement cleaning materials were being stored on a shelf beside food items that are used for snack. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the food items were moved to the far end of the shelf and a solid container was placed in between the food and cleaning materials to prevent cross contamination. In the future cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be stored away from food.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool 4 classroom, 1 year old room and the first-aid kit in the van all did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection disposable, nonporous gloves were placed in each of the first-aid kits. In the future all first-aid kits will contain the required items at all times. Staff will replace any item that is used immediately.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the wall in the Preschool 2 bathroom that was being used by children had open spaces around the drywall that was recently installed but was not yet finished. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection paper and/or tape was placed around the open spaces in the drywall to make the open spaces inaccessible to children until the drywall can be finished. In the future all building surfaces and walls will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards. If a project cannot be finished before it needs to be used a temporary measure will be put in place to make it inaccessible to children to ensure their safety.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom the toilet area was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection a lidded trash can was purchased and placed in the toilet area of the Preschool 2 classroom. In the future all toilet areas, diapering areas and sink areas will be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school-age room evacuation routes were not posted. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection evacuation routes were posted in the school-age room and will remain there.

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