Description: RANEY DAY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in CREIGHTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 36 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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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, many of the large "Little Tikes"- style play items, such as benches & ride-atop toys were covered with a green algae-like material and dirt. 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.) STAFF WILL USE POWER WASHER ON OUTSIDE PLAY SPACE TOYS TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND GREEN-LIKE ALGAE SUBSTANCE. IN THE FUTURE, THE OUTSIDE PLAY AREA TOYS WILL BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the front toddler room, where young toddlers were receiving care, a bin of small foam letter pieces were observed to be accessible to all of the children in the room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PLACED FOAM LETTER BIN BACK IN THE THREE YEAR OLD ROOM. IN THE FUTURE, ALL SMALL TOYS WILL BE AGE-APPROPRIATE ROOMS. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator lacked a working thermometer. It was discovered that the thermometer had been placed inside of the freezer instead. 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.) STAFF PLACED THERMOMETER ON TOP SHELF FOR EASY VISIBILITY. IN THE FUTURE, REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS WILL BE IN VISIBLE SIGHT. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Daily Activity Schedule posted in a room occupied by all PREK children was labeled as a Daily Activity Schedule intended for Older Toddlers. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PLACED AGE APPROPRIATE DAILY SCHEDULES IN THE CORRECT GROUPS. IN THE FUTURE, DAILY SCHEDULES WILL BE PLACED IN APPROPRIATE ROOMS. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It is unable to be determined what type of medical provider conducted & signed the health assessment for Child #4, as no initials, medical provider # or title are included. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN RECORDED WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS SIGNATURE. IN THE FUTURE, ALL CHILDRENS' HEALTH ASSESSMENTS MUST CONTAIN A HEALTH PROVIDER SIGNATURE & TITLE. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization records for the following children are missing vaccines: Child #1- one dose of DTAP and influenza (none); Child #2- influenza (none); Child #3- 2 doses of pneumococcal pneumonia. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF CONTACTED PARENTS ABOUT WHAT IMMUNIZATIONS THEIR CHILD LACKED AND REQUESTED THAT PARENTS OBTAIN UPDATED IMMUNIZATION AND RECORDS ASAP. IN THE FUTURE, THE CHILDREN'S IMMUNIZATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY STAFF UPON THEIR RETURN TO THE CENTER TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL IMMUNIZATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current health assessment for Staff #2 is dated more than 24 months ago. 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.) STAFF #2 GOT A NEW HEALTH ASSESSMENT. IN THE FUTURE, STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN A TWO YEAR TIME FRAME AND DIRECTOR WILL MAKE FILE CHECKIST FOR BOTH HERSELF AND STAFF AS TO WHEN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, TRAININGS AND CLEARANCES ARE DUE. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A gallon of milk stored in the refrigerator appeared discolored and chunky. Upon closer inspection, the "by" date marked on the milk jug was March. It was determined that the milk was spoiled. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF DISPOSED OF EXPIRED MILK. IN THE FUTURE, ALL FOODS/BEVERAGES WILL BE CHECKED ON A PERIODIC BASIS. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Five bottles in the Infant room lacked labels with name of the child to whom it belongs. 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.) STAFF PLACED NAMES ON ALL BOTTLES. IN THE FUTURE, STAFF WILL LABEL ANY BOTTLES WITH THE CHILD'S NAME TO UPON ARRIVAL. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the front toddler room, a can of disinfecting/ scent spray with hazard warnings and "Keep Out of Reach" labels and with the dispensers lacking caps, was observed to be stored in the same container and among diapering ointments. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF REMOVED THE DISINFECTANT SPRAY AND PLACED IN THE CLOSET IN THE BIN LABLELED CLEANING SUPPLIES. IN THE FUTURE, SATFF WILL CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT NO TOXIC MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN THE BASKET CONTAINING DIAPER OINTMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the back PREK room lacked gloves. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF immediately replaced missing gloves. IN THE FUTURE, MISSING FIRST AID SUPPLIES WILL BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE CHECKLIST. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Several patches of untreated plaster in the front toddler room and the hallway were observed to be flaking. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL PLACE THIN LAYER OF SPACKLE ON WALL, LET DRY, SAND AND VACUUM. IN THE FUTURE, ALL CHIPPED SPOTS WILL BE COVERED WITH SPACKLE. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sink in the food preparation/ cooking area lacked a handwashing sign. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF IMMEDIALEY MADE COPY OF HANDWASHING SIGN AND REPOSTED. IN THE FUTURE, HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE TO BE PLACED ABOVE SINK AREAS. |
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| 2019-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: *2nd CITATION: During an unannounced corrections visit, in the PREK room, pieces of a broken drop-ceiling tile and other debris were still observed on the floor and now multiple ceiling tiles are observed to be missing, exposing insulation. Through this hole, the roof was visible. Buckets and now a plastic dish pan were observed on the floor to catch water leaks. The water in the dish pan is black. Several other tiles had water stains and now some of the plastic light cover tiles are warping. It is observed that no repair has been made and the correction date is past due and now a strong odor was brought to CR attention by the co-director. She also states that the vents in the room serve another child care space. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/6/19. 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. All items harboring an odor or evidence of mold or mildew will be removed from the room. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) *All furniture and carpeting were removed from room to discourage mold growth. In the future, we will notify the landlord of leaks and contact our inspector to make him/her aware that the room will be closed down until repairs are made and inform the landlord that it must be done in a timely manner |
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| 2019-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced corrections visit, a PREKROOM CLOSED sign was observed on the door of a child care space. Upon entry into the room, pieces of a broken drop-ceiling tile and other debris were observed on the floor and a tile was missing from the ceiling, exposing insulation. Through this hole, the roof was visible. Buckets were observed on the floor to catch water leaks. Several other tiles had water stains. It was stated that over the holiday weekend, the operator came to the facility to drop off supplies and saw the damage. It was stated that the damage was caused by a leaky roof that finally broke through due to severe storms. It was stated that the room has been closed when care hours resumed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator had already contacted the landlord, who stated a roofer would come out ASAP during a rain to look at roof. The roof and ceiling will be repaired and the space will remain off-limits in the meantime. In the future, at first sign of disrepair or discoloring on ceiling tiles and other building surfaces, the appropriate repair person will be contacted to diagnose & fix, if needed. |
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