Magic Memories Green Lane - Green Lane PA Child Care Center

3000 MAIN ST , GREEN LANE PA 18054
(267) 329-8071

About the Provider

Description: Green Lane Play & Learn, located at the intersection of Route 63 (Main Street) and Upper Ridge Road, is just minutes from Red Hill, East Greenville and Perkiomenville, and convenient to Quakertown, Harleysville and Schwenksville. Established in 1983 in the former Green Lane Elementary School, this center is dedicated to meeting the developmental needs of children ages six weeks though Kindergarten.

Additional Information:

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174551
  • Capacity: 163
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 10 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Keystone STARS Participant
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • Schools Served: Upper Perkiomen - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17
  • District Office Phone: (610) 278-3707 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/28/20, during unannounced inspection, the use of facemasks (covering the mouth and nose), as described by CDC Critical Guidance to ensure the health and safety of the public during COVID-19, was not observed being worn while caring for children in the Older Toddler classroom by Staff #1 and in the PS classroom by Staff #2.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
-All teachers were spoken to -Director will do unscheduled visits in the classroom to ensure masks are worn -Director will periodically check cameras to see if masks are worn all day
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, the red child sized sofa located in Kindergarten room was torn and in poor repair.

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.)
Staff used colored duct tape to cover and repair the exposed tear in the sofa. Director will ensure that all equipment used by children is clean and in good repair.
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, infants (over the age of 6 months) were observed sleeping on crib mattresses placed on the floor. According to AAP guidelines for safe sleep, mattress shall be used in a safety- approved crib.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infants will remain in their cribs until age 1. Once they leave the crib, they will be placed on a rest mat or cot.
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, designated release person name, address and telephone number was not observed on the emergency contact information belonging to Child #1. Designated release person address was not observed on the emergency contact information belonging to Child #2.

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.)
Director will obtain the name, address and telephone number of Child #1 and #2. All emergency contact information shall include designated persons name, address and telephone number. **update Child #1 withdrew on 3/15/2020 and will not be returning to the facility.**
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, the initial health assessment dated 3/6/2020 observed in the file belonging to Staff #2 did not include evidence of a tuberculosis test by Mantoux method.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will obtain a tb test results dated within 12 months of initial hire. Moving forward, director will ensure that all new staff will complete initial health assessment and tb test prior to working with children. **UPDATE - Staff #2 has not worked at facility since 3/14/2020 and notified facility of resignation 3/23/2020.**
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, verification of education was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain verification of education for Staff #1 and Staff #2. DIrector will obtain verification of education for all staff prior to working in order to ensure qualifications for the position they are working. **UPDATE Staff #1 verification was obtained. Staff #2 resigned from position effective 3/23/2020 **
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, two letters of reference were not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #2. (Staff #1 file contained only one letter of 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.)
Director will obtain 2 letters of reference for Staff #2 and one letter for Staff #1. Moving forward, director will obtain 2 letters of reference for all staff upon hire. **UPDATE Letters of Reference obtained for Staff #1. Staff #2 resigned from position effective 3/23/2020 and will not be returning.
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, a completed Child Abuse clearance was not observed in the file belonging to provisional Staff #2 (hired 2/24/20) Staff #2 was observed transporting children in the facility's vehicle unsupervised by a permanent staff person. (Child abuse clearance was obtained during the inspection)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.)
Staff #2 child abuse was completed and obtained by the Director on 3/11/2020 during the inspection. Moving forward, provisional hires will not be unsupervised by a permanent staff person until all clearances are obtained (within 45 days of initial hire).
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, Staff #3 is qualified as an aide. At approximately 2:15pm, Staff #3 was observed working alone in Room 6 (PK) unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will be with a lead teacher at all times. During nap time, staff #3 will be placed in a classroom that requires two teachers. Aides will not be unsupervised. *Staff #3 no longer works at the facility effective 3/16/2020**
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, cleaning products were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet accessible to children located in Room 4 (PS). Additionally, two containers of Clorox Wipes were observed in open shelves accessible to children in Room 2 (OT). (cleaning products were removed at time of inspection)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning products were moved from shelves and placed in an area that is inaccessible to children. Cleaning products and toxics instructing to "keep out of reach of children" will be locked or kept in an area inaccessible to children.
2020-03-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/11/2020, cracked glass was observed on the basement exit door leading out to the play space. Additionally, cracked and sharp edges were observed on the heater cover accessible to children located in Room 5. Plastic toys were also observed where the heater cover was broken.

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.)
The glass door has been secured with cardboard to prevent from breaking. The glass door will be repaired by an outside contractor. The heater cover will replaced. Building surfaces will be kept in good repair.

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