New Horizons School - Latrobe PA Child Care Center

44 E 2ND AVE , LATROBE PA 15650
(724) 539-4554

About the Provider

Description: NEW HORIZONS SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in LATROBE PA, with a maximum capacity of 92 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178046
  • Capacity: 92
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Greater Latrobe - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms for Children #1, #3 and #5 lacked the admission date for the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The admission dates were added to the agreement forms. Operator will assure that the admission date is added upon enrollment.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the physician's address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing information was added to the emergency contact form. Operator will assure that the parent includes the name, address and telephone number.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the addresses for one of the release persons listed.

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.)
The emergency contact form was updated to include the missing address for the release person. Operator will assure that the parent includes the names, address and telephone number of the release person.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(4) - Child's health history/Acute or chronic health problem Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 lacked information related to the child's health history and an assessment of acute and chronic health problems or special needs.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health assessment has been obtained that includes all needed information. Operator will assure that the parent is providing the appropriate form to assure all information is obtained.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #1 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health assessment was obtained that included all needed information. Operator will assure that the proper form that includes all needed information is obtained following the health assessment.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked documentation that the child had received their 12 month MMR and Varicella vaccinations. The file for Child #4 lacked documentation that they had received their annual Flu vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for the missing 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.)
Updated immunization records were obtained for Child #2. A written exemption was obtained for Child #4. Operator will request that the parent provide documentation of updated immunizations.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessments on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were completed after they started in a child care taking position.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have current health assessments on file at this time. Operator will assure that all staff include an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person's #3 and #4 lacked the NSOR clearance as required by the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked verification that they had requested their FBI clearance prior to starting in a child care taking position and an acceptable FBI clearance was not dated until 7 months after they started. The file for Staff Person #3 also lacked verification that they had completed their mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person's #3 and #4 have been removed from a child care taking position. Staff Person #3 has completed mandated reporter training at this time. Staff Person #4 has a current FBI on file at this time. Operator has contacted the Agency that issues the NSOR clearances and requested new NSOR's be sent on two occasions. Operator will comply with the CPSL.
2020-07-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective outlet in the Learning Center classroom.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective cover was placed in the outlet. Operator will assure that Staff are covering outlets after use.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Learning Room one cracked bin was observed causing a potential pinch point.

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.)
The bin was repaired. Staff will monitor toys and equipment for good repair and discard or repair as appropriate.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a school age child, lacked a current medical examination in accordance with the requirements for examinations for school attendance.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has contacted the parent and requested a copy of the child's recent health examination. Operator will require parents to provide updated health reports as needed. *Effective 5/31/19 Child is no longer receiving care at the facility.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received an annual flu vaccination and an exemption was not on file.

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.)
Operator will request verification of an annual flu shot or an exemption written by the parent. Operator will request that the parent provide an updated immunization record each time the child visits the doctor.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One expired Aquaphor ointment was observed in the Room #2 up, the Infant Classroom.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The aquaphor was removed and will be returned to the parent at pick up. A monthly check will be completed on all medications for expiration and they will be returned to the parent or discarded as needed.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a State Police that had been completed for Employment Purposes. The State Police Clearance was for Volunteer Purposes. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance that had been completed for Employment Purposes. The Child Abuse Clearance was completed for Volunteer Purposes.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 has obtained a State Police Clearance for Employment. The Child Abuse Clearance completed for Employment for Staff Person #2 will be located. If the form can not be located then an updated Child Abuse Clearance will be requested. Staff Person #2 will not return until a Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file.
2019-05-14 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room #4 downstairs was missing gauze.

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.)
Gauze was placed in the first aid kit. Items will be replaced when used. The first aid kits will contain all necessary items.

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