Apple Pie Chester - Chester PA Child Care Center

18 E 8TH ST , CHESTER PA 19013
(610) 447-1222

About the Provider

Description: APPLE PIE CHESTER is a Child Care Center in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 138 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177567
  • Capacity: 138
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Chester-Upland - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT AGE APPROPRIATE SCREENINGS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS WERE CONDUCTED SINCE THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS HEALTH REPORT.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our center director sent the form home with the parent to have the form corrected by the doctor. The form was returned and corrected the next day. Going forward, the center director will review all Health assessment Forms thoroughly to ensure the form was completed completely by the physician.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUTIABILTIY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee #1 was removed from the center, she was a temporary employee. The center Director is working with the temporary agency to obtain this paperwork. She has not returned. Going forward, the center director will review all Health assessment Forms thoroughly to ensure the form was completed completely by the physician.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFOMATION REVIEWED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM FOR CHILD # 2 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED IN THE TWO YEAR OLD CLASSROOM FOR CHILD # 3 , # 4 AND # 5 WAS INCOMPLETE.

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.)
On 2/26/2020, the center director met with the parents of Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 to update their Emergency Contact Form and a copy was placed in their file as well as the classroom binder. Going forward, all Emergency Contact Forms will be reviewed thoroughly to ensure they were completed properly and are less than six (6) months old.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF AGE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee #1 was removed from the center, she was a temporary employees. The center Director is working with the temporary agency to obtain this paperwork. She has not returned. Going forward, all new hired employees will be required to provide a copy of their drivers license or state issued ID or passport for their file.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. ( THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 CONTAINED ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE)

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.)
Employee #1, #2 were removed from the center, they were temporary employees. The center Director is working with the temporary agency to obtain this paperwork. Neither temporary employee has returned. Going forward, all staff will be required to have two (2) copies of Letters of Reference in their file before working in the classrooms with children.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO CONTACT PARENTS AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES OR A METHOD TO CONTACT PARENTS TO INFORM THEM THAT THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our current and existing Emergency Plan does indicate that the teachers will utilize their personal cell phones as well as the City Team phones to contact parents from the Long Term location, in this case City Team. Please see attached Emergency Plan with Yellow Highlights on Page 4.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 RECEIVED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.

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.)
Employee #1 and #2 were removed from the center, they were temporary employees. The center Director is working with the temporary agency to obtain this paperwork. Neither temporary employee has returned. Going forward, all newly hired staff and temporary staff will be trained on the Emergency Plan at their Orientation before they are working with children in the classroom. Additionally, annually in January, all staff will be re-trained on the Emergency Plan and documentation of such training will be included in their employee file.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 OBTAINED AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAININGS WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee #3 was removed from the classroom and obtained six (6) hours of training from pakeys.org and betterkidcare.com that afternoon. Going forward, all staff will be required to take at least six (6) hours of qualified training annually.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 ( HIRE DATE 02/18/2020) DID NOT INCLUDE A FBI FINGER PRINT CLEARANCE OR A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE FBI FINGER PRINT CLEARANCE. THE RECORD ALSO DID NOT INCLUDE THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE OR A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 4 , ( HIRE DATE 11/04/2019) , WHO IS AN OUT OF STATE RESIDENT, DID NOT INCLUDE THE OUT OF STATE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 , ( HIRE DATE 01/07/2020), WHO IS AN OUT OF STATE RESIDENCE, DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES OR A COPY OF REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES. THE RECORD DID NOT INCLUDE THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE OR A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE. AS REQUIRED UNDER CPS LAW.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record, fbi finger print clearance, national sex offender registry certificate 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee #1, #2 were removed from the center, they were temporary employees. The center Director is working with the temporary agency to obtain this paperwork. Neither temporary employee has returned. Employee #4 was out with the flu and has requested the Delaware Child Abuse Clearance, proof of the request is in her file at the center. Going forward, all staff will be required to have a copy of their background checks and the request for the background check, all four (4) of their background checks, in their file before they may begin working in a classroom with children.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERFORMING. ( ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee #1 was removed from the center, she was a temporary employee. The center Director is working with the temporary agency to obtain this paperwork. She has not returned. Going forward, all employees will be required to provide a copy of their experience (total hours worked in child care, with prior employer's verification) and education (high school and any college diplomas) in their file before they work with children.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 12:45 PM, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TWENTY NINE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ENTER THE FACILITY WITH TWO STAFF FOLLOWING AN EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL PER THE FACILITY. THERE WERE TWENTY SIX YOUNG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ( KINDERGARTEN TO ENTERING 4TH GRADE) PRESENT IN THE GROUP AND THREE OLDER SCHOOL AGE ( ATTENDS 4TH GRADE THROUGH 15 YEARS OF AGE) CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE GROUP.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following the inspection, the center Director reviewed the school age ratios, both Young School age and Older School age ratios, with the entire After School staff and the bus driver. Going forward, all transportation of children will adhere to their respective ratios when transporting children.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT INDOOR PLAY SPACE AREA FROM THE LEAKING CEILING. THE CERTIFICATE REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS ( 4-5) FILLED WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER HIDDEN BEHIND LARGE EASELS PLAY SPACE WERE STAINED AND DIRTY FROM THE WATER LEAK. THE CEILING IN THE BACK BASEMENT SECTION WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR FROM THE ROOF LEAK. THERE WERE PAINT BUCKETS AND PAINT SUPPLIES IN THE BACK SECTION OF THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE. THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE GYM. (THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE IS NOT IN SUITABLE CONDITION FOR CHILDREN; THEREFORE A LARGE MUSCLE SPACE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE CHIDLREN)

Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 2/26/2020 we closed the lower level indoor play space to our children and staff. On 2/26/2020, our maintenance staff removed the water from the buckets immediately and mopped the floor that was wet. The maintenance staff also removed and put away, in the proper location, the paint supplies from that area. The wet floor, near the stairs, was corrected the next day by our building maintenance staff. The water near the western wall, in buckets, will be corrected when we return from the Coronavirus closure. Concrete must be poured outside the center to divert that water when it rains heavy. The building maintenance staff will complete this job as soon as we return from the forced closure. Apple Pie Chester also has two (2) classroom gross motor spaces as well as the outside playground to utilize for gross motor until the lower level gross motor area is compliant.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST-AID KIT IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM WAS MISSING TWEEEZERS AND TAPE.

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.)
Tweezers and tape were added to the first aide kit in the Pre-K Classroom during the inspection. Going forward, the center director will check First Aide Kits weekly to ensure they have the required contents.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT INDOOR PLAY SPACE AREA FROM THE LEAKING CEILING. THE CERTIFICATE REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS ( 4-5) FILLED WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER HIDDEN BEHIND LARGE EASELS PLAY SPACE WERE STAINED AND DIRTY FROM THE WATER LEAK. THE CEILING IN THE BACK BASEMENT SECTION WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR FROM THE ROOF LEAK. THERE WERE PAINT BUCKETS AND PAINT SUPPLIES IN THE BACK SECTION OF THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE. THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE GYM. (THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE IS NOT IN SUITABLE CONDITION FOR CHILDREN; THEREFORE A LARGE MUSCLE SPACE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE CHIDLREN)

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.)
On 2/26/2020 we closed the indoor play space to our children and staff. On 2/26/2020, our maintenance staff removed the water from the buckets immediately and mopped the floor that was wet. The maintenance staff also removed and put away in the proper location the paint supplies from that area. The wet floor, near the stairs, was corrected the next day by our building maintenance staff. The water near the western wall, in buckets, will be corrected when we return from the Coronavirus closure. Concrete must be poured outside the center to divert that water when it rains heavy. The building maintenance staff will complete this job as soon as we return from the forced closure. Apple Pie Chester also has two (2) classroom gross motor spaces as well as the outside playground to utilize for gross motor until the lower level gross motor area is compliant. Going forward, center directors will survey the entire center for standing water and remove the water. The center director will inform the maintenance man and owner of the situation that it may be corrected.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE GYM.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The indoor play space floor on the lower level was painted and sealed. Going forward, the center director will survey the center weekly for peeling paint and have it corrected by the maintenance man.

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