Mmjj - Mount Carmel PA Child Care Center

233 E 4TH ST , MOUNT CARMEL PA 17851
(570) 339-5750

About the Provider

Description: MMJJ is a Child Care Center in MOUNT CARMEL PA, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181553
  • Capacity: 124
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Mount Carmel Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8
  • District Office Phone: (814) 231-1352 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the NSOR verification certificate, for Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4, was received on 7/24/20 which was after the 7/1/20 deadline required under the CPSL; the FBI Clearance for Staff #4 was for PDE and not the required DHS FBI Clearance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All new staff will comply with completing the NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire. Staff #4 completed her FBI clearance on 9/16/2020 for DHS. All staff will get FBI clearance for DHS moving forward.
2020-08-27 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the Pre-K room did not contain scissors and tweezers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors and tweezers were added to the first aid kit in the Pre-K room. A first aid kit containing soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable, nonporous gloves will remain in the Pre-k room at all times.
2019-08-15 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the water temperature was 120 F and 135 F at the sinks in the Rabbit Room and boys bathroom.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All sinks will have the hot water turned off and will remain off in the facility.
2019-06-04 Change in Location Capacity 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for staff #1 contained only one non-family references 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.)
Second reference letter was placed in file for staff #1 and will remain there.
2019-06-04 Change in Location Capacity 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the hot water in the children's bathroom sink was at 140 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water was turned off and will remain off.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room lid on the jump rope container was cracked posing a pinching hazard, in the older toddler room the lid on the farm animals was cracked and broken posing a pinching hazard, and in the Pooh Bear 4-5 year old room the ball and stick toy bin was cracked and broken with a rough edge all accessible to children.

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.)
All broken equipment has been removed from the classroom. All equipment in the classroom will be maintained and when it breaks will be removed immediately.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the refrigerator, in the room across from the kitchen, was storing cheese but did not contain an operating thermometer to monitor temperature.

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.)
An operating thermometer is located in the refrigerator to monitor temperature. It is monitored daily and recorded by the cook. Temperature will be maintained at or below 45 degrees at all times. Currently refrigerator is not being used.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Christopher Robin school age room individual staff were not assigned a specific primary care group.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff in the Christopher Robin Room are designated specific children daily to be in charge of for the duration of the day. Primary care groups in every classroom will be maintained daily at all times.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance coverage and policy number for this child is not applicable at this time and this was recorded on form in space provided. We will check back with the child's parent at a later date. Moving forward all boxes will be filled out completely.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 did not contain release person's address.

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.)
Emergency contact form for all children have the addresses listed for any individual designated by the parent to whom can be released. Staff will ensure that each emergency contact form is filled out completed upon return.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #10 is of preschool age and most recent health report on file is dated June 2017, therefore child health report has not been updated within last 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #10 has a updated health report. All children will have updated health reports based on the regulations.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health report on file for child #5 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5 received physical signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP. There will always be a signature and title listed on any physical received on file.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 obtained signatures by physicians for their physicals. Future physicals will only be accepted when they have a physician's signature.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Financial agreement for child #2 was updated in July 2018, but previous 6 month update was not found on file at facility. Financial agreement for child #6 has not been updated within last 6 months. Emergency contact form for child #9 was updated in April 2018, but the previous 6 month update was not found on file at facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Financial agreement for child #2 has been updated and signed. All financial agreements and emergency contact forms will be updated and signed every six months.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a copy of the applicable regulations with the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the facility.

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.)
A copy of DHS Child Care Regulations and contact information is posted in a conspicuous location on the FYI Bulletin Board at the Center's entrance. It will remain posted at all times.

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