Playland Daycare - Dunbar PA Child Care Center

1097 DUNBAR RD , DUNBAR PA 15431
(724) 603-2907

About the Provider

Description:

Playland provides childcare and preschool to area families.  Playland first opened in 1991 on Ranch Road.  Desirae K Leonard is the owner and director.  Please call for information or to schedule a visit.   Thank you.

Additional Information:

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187143
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 12 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Keystone Stars
  • Rate Range $18-25
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Schools Served: Connellsville Area - 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
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two infants were observed in cribs which lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the infant room. A young toddler was observed in a crib which lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the toddler room. Two preschoolers were observed napping with less than 2 feet on 3 sides of their rest equipment in the preschool room.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were trained and monitored to follow the minimum of 2 feet on 3 sides while napping. Cots will be used for younger group to prevent moving of floor mats.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 did not contain documentation of providing information to the families about the children's growth and development.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The reports for children #1, #2, and #3 will be completed. Child service reports will be completed and shared with parents at a minimum of 2 times per year by teachers. director will monitor and follow-up.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of the child's physician.

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. The director will review contents of the forms provided and return if not completed as directed. The child will not attend until corrections are complete.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #3, and #4 contained emergency contact information and financial agreements which have not been updated in over 6 months. The emergency contact information for child #1 was last updated on 7/26/19. The emergency contact information and agreements for child #3 and child #4 were last updated on 6/4/19.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.)
The information for child #1, #3, and #4 will be updated. All children records will be reviewed and updated at least 2 times per year to prevent further violations with updating of child files.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5, enrolled for longer than 60 days, lacked a health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were given correct forms with a request to supply information. Director will monitor and discontinue care until resolved.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2, preschoolers, contain health reports which have not been updated in over 16 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will be given proper forms and a request for updated information. Director will follow up and terminate care if forms are not turned in. Child #2 and child #3 have turned in reports. Child #1 will not return to child care until a current health report is on file.
2020-02-11 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: The file for staff #3 contained a health assessment which was not updated within the required 24 month time period. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

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 received their health assessment after the 2 year period but it is now current. Director will review files and update to prevent a lapse in records.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a current posted menu. The posted menu was dated 1/31/20.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current menu was posted.Nutrition staff is trained to post current week plus following week menus at entrance for parent to view. Director will monitor each week to make sure menus are posted and rotated.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two pairs of adult scissors and a sharp, jaw-style staple remover were accessible to children on a counter in the preschool room.

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.)
Items were placed in an inaccessible location during the inspection. All teaching tools containing sharp edges shall be made and kept inaccessible to children. Teachers and director will monitor.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 4/29/14. A current FBI clearance was not on file. The file also contained a state police clearance that was not renewed within the required 60 month time period; the previous state police clearance was dated 4/28/14 and was renewed on 2/10/20. The file for staff #2, hired provisionally on 10/14/19, included documentation of applying for the NSOR certificate on 1/29/20 after their first day in a child care position

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. Staff #1 and staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances for all staff will be obtained and updated as required. Director will review files at a minimum of 2 times per year to prevent future missing items or a lapse in new clearances.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet near the door inside the toddler room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a protective cover.

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.)
The outlet was covered on the day of the inspection. All classrooms have a safety checklist to be followed at the beginning and end of each day. Outlets are to be monitored throughout day.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A broken portion of siding with sharp edges, accessible to children, was observed on the porch in the outdoor toddler play area.

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 piece was covered during the inspection. The broken piece is replaced and the outside area will be checked and monitored prior to use by teachers and director.
2020-02-11 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The sink in the infant room and the toilet in the restroom adjoining the eating room lacked posted handwashing signs.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signs were posted during the inspection. Signs will be posted and replaced as needed. Classroom teachers and director will monitor.
2019-02-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked a child service report that was completed within the past six months.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The top of the form will be completed. In the future, all child service reports will be done in April and October.
2019-02-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The dates were added to the forms. In the future, files will be completed by director.

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