Description: MOUNTAIN LAUREL DC & PS INC is a Child Care Center in BELLWOOD PA, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The records for facility person #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All foster grandparent files will have a copy of their drivers license or ID and a phone number will be documented as well. |
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| 2020-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked signed disclosure statements. The Pennsylvania State Police clearance observed on file for Facility person #2 was dated 6/4/15, exceeding 60 months . The Pennsylvania State Police clearance observed on file for facility person #3 was dated 6/4/15 and FBI clearance dated 7/8/13, both exceeding 60 months. The Pennsylvania State Police clearance observed on file for facility person #4 was dated 6/4/15 and FBI clearance dated 1/24/12, both exceeding 60 months. 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 #2, #3, and #4 may not volunteer at the facility until all current clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All foster care grandparents and child care staff will have signed disclosure statement upon initial day of employment or volunteering in child care space. Also, all foster grandparents will maintain updated clearances every 5 years /60 months, the same as child care staff. Volunteer has not returned. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The children's toy kitchen cabinet located in the playroom and shelving located in the infant room both lacked anchoring to the wall creating a possible tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cabinets / shelving units that could possibly tip were anchored to the wall. Any new furniture which could be a tipping hazard will be anchored to the wall. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The reports observed on file were not an approved form. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Child Service Reports were redone to reflect each individuals growth and development. per DHS. All reports will be on DHS form in the future. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked a health assessment prior to hire. The hire date for staff #1 was documented as being 2/12/19 and the initial health assessment observed on file was observed having a date of 2/18/19. 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 new staff will have their physical / health assessment prior to start date. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rest mats which were labeled #5, #10, #27, and #46 were observed coming apart at the seams and having exposed foam. The play room was observed having a green tote for storage which was cracked with rough edges. 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.) Any rest mats coming apart at the seams will be replaced with a mat in approved condition. Mats that are torn will either be repaired or thrown in the trash. Green tote was removed. No equipment used by children will have rough edges. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the day of inspection the children were not taken out doors. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Weather permitting, all children will be taken outdoors on a daily basis. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files will be double checked, making sure all information is completed by parent. Child #1's file was updated by parent. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having child #2 and #3 enrolled in care but lacked a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infants will have a written feeding schedule even when told to feed on demand because they have no scheduled feeding time. Written statement for child #1 and #3 was obtained. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having 1 bottle which lacked a label with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles will be double checked for before placing in proper spot. If bottle is not marked staff or parent will mark bottle. Unmarked bottle was labeled on day of inspection. |
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| 2018-04-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant/young toddler child care space was observed using children's comforters and blankets to provide extra cushion for children sleeping in the cribs. 1 Infant was observed in a crib laying on the extra blankets. 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.) All extra padding/blankets were removed. Infants will sleep only on a crib sheet over mattress. |
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| 2017-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having a "Bumbo seat", which lacked safety straps, and is described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bumbo seat was disposed of immediately. Director will be responsible for checking the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website for equipment/toy recalls. |
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| 2017-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the infant room refrigerator was observed having a temperature of 48 F. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The temperature was turned down in the refrigerator and is being and will continue to be monitored in the future making sure temperature is below 45 F. |
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| 2017-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The play room and infant room lacked a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A daily activities plan will be posted on each wall and periodically reviewed for accuracy. |
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| 2017-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having an infant sleeping in a swing, which is not a position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants will be placed in cribs to sleep. If an infant in a swing and observed nodding off, they will be removed and placed in a their assigned crib. |
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