Refuge Childcare Academy - Bristol PA Child Care Center

1230 PLYMOUTH AVE , BRISTOL PA 19007
(215) 781-9698

About the Provider

Description: Refuge Childcare Academy began in 2006 as an outreach of Refuge For The Perishing

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175500
  • Capacity: 39
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Bristol Township - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-25 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2020 two shelves with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed in the preschool area of the classroom.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The two shelves in the preschool area will be mounted to the wall to secure tipping hazard. The director will check all other shelves and equipment in the facility to ensure that no tipping hazards are present.
2020-02-25 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the a review of the immunization records for child #1 and #2 revealed they were not up to date with the FLU shot.

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.)
The parents will be informed of the requirement. Parents will provide updated immunization status as recommended by the ACIP or will provide an letter stating they have a objection to this immunization,
2020-02-25 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2020 the file for staff person #1 had an expired health assessment.

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 person #1 will obtain an updated health assessment. In the future the director will review files to ensure health assessments are updated.
2020-02-25 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2020 the kitchen door and closet door located next to the main care room were unlocked and contained cleaning products.

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.)
A lock will be placed on the kitchen and closet door. All Cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. In the future the director will monitor the facility to ensure compliance.
2020-02-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2020 water damage around the sink and wall in the girls bathroom was observed AND the outdoor playground fence had areas along two sides where the fence has curled up from the ground and/or had damaged areas.

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 bathroom area with water damage will be cleaned and repaired. The fence will be replaced or repaired. In the future Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards the director will monitor the facility to ensure compliance.
2020-02-25 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2020 a review of the fire drill log revealed a fire drill had not been held since12/18/2019.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill will be held and logged as required. In the future fire drills will be held at least every 60 day as required by regulation.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The pack and play was not labeled with the child's name.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individual pack and play has been labeled with child's name. Director shall ensure that 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.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 child #2 was observed sleeping alone in a small room in a car seat inside of a pack and play.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Retrained staff on proper infant care and safety. Director shall ensure that all Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 child #2 was observed sleeping in a car seat.

Correction Required: 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.)
Retrained all staff on proper infant care and safety. All 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.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Parent provided address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Director shall ensure that emergency contact information for all children include the name address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2019-02-21 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 2/21/2019 the operator did not have a health assessment with TB testing dates and results on file for staff person #1 and individual #2 (a volunteer). Both have direct contact with the children.

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 person #1 and Individual #2 have health assessment with TN testing dates and results on file. Director will ensure that 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.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 the operator did not have a formula and feeding schedule for child #1, obtained from the parent, on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 has written statement signed by parent giving the formula and feeding schedule. Director shall ensure all infants have a written feeding schedule from the parent on file.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 the emergency contact information for child #1 #3 and #5 and/or the financial agreement had not been updated in the past 6-months.

Correction Required: A 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.)
Child #1 #3 and #5 have updated financial agreement and/or emergency contact on file. Director shall ensure that emergency contact information and financial agreement for every child is updated at least once every six months.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #4 includes signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2019-02-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/2019 the file for staff person #1 and individual #2 (a volunteer) did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
Staff person #1 and individual #2 have two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Director shall ensure that all facility persons' records include two written nonfamily reference from individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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