Resurrected Life Childrens Academy - Allentown PA Child Care Center

916 W TURNER ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(484) 350-3944

About the Provider

Description: RESURRECTED LIFE CHILDRENS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 104 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172592
  • Capacity: 104
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Allentown City - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • 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
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 hired and working in child care since 4/24/19 has a health assessment and TB test that were over a year old at time of hire from 2/1/18. Facility person # 2 hired and working in child care since 6/18/19 has a health assessment and TB test that were more than a year old at time of hire from 4/20/18.

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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person # 1 has a health assessment from 10/4/19 on file. Facility person # 1 will get a new TB test ASAP. Facility person # 2 has a health assessment and TB test on file from 10/23/19. In the future the facility director will ensure all new hires have a health assessment and TB test on file at time of hire that are no more than a year old from date of hire.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following children have not had emergency contact forms or fee agreements updated in over 6 months: child 1,2,3,4 & 5. Child # 1 from7/18/18 to 10/21/19. Child # 2 from 9/8/17 to 8/22/19. Child # 3 from 12/17/18 to 10/10/19. Child # 4 from 1/23/19 to 1/8/20. Child # 5 from 10/15/18 to 10/11/19.

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 # 1,2,3,4 and 5 all have updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements on file. In the future the facility director is going to pick 2 months out of the year, 6 months apart and have all emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated at the time.
2020-01-23 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no local number for the police or ambulance on the emergency phone list.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A local police and ambulance number were added to the emergency phone list and will remain in place at all times.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment a parent does not receive in writing the facility's supervision policies.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Supervision policy will be given to parents on initial enrollment and added to the parent hand book. Policy will be sent to inspector.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 1-5 do not have the influenza immunization on file. Children 1-5 do not have an exclusion letter on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtain exemption letters from parents that decided not to allow their children to take the influenza shot this year. n the future provider will make certain that all vaccines are accounted for.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, inspector observed a bottle that is not labeled with child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately wrote child's name on bottle. 4/2/19 In the future staff will make sure that all bottles are labeled in the infant room daily.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 only has one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Staff 2 and 3 does not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.

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 1 reference letter was obtained and placed in file.4/2/19 In the future provider will make certain that all reference letters attest to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person and not accept references from family members. Staff 2 and 3 reference letters obtained and placed in their files on 4/2/19 In the future provider will make certain the 2 reference letters are obtained and attest to the suitability to serve as a facility person and placed the persons file.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 - DOH - 11.26.18- has proof of fbi clearance on file dated 12.12.18 and a completed fbi clearance on file dated 12/12/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Miss Ruby submitted his 3 clearances upon hire but the FBI CHECK WAS EXPIRED. She received the FBI AND IS IN HER FILE Correction - provider requested an updated clearance , received the clearance shortly after and placed in staff file. Provider hired employee before learning and clearly understanding more about the clearance review requirements and process at the provider orientation training. In the future provider will only hire staff when all 3 clearances are properly summitted and not before.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the transition/preschool room, inspector observed 3 electrical outlets in a power strip that are not covered with protective receptacle covers. The children in this room are 3 and 4 years old.

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.)
Electrical covers where immediately replaced on the electrical strip. In the future a cite inspection will be completed daily in each classroom before and after class for safety.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the transition room/preschool room, inspector observed a bottle of white out that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a basket on the desk, accessible to children. In the preschool room, inspector observed white out that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked desk draw that is accessible to children.

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.)
White out was immediately removed from classrooms draw and desk. Provider spoke to teachers concerning toxics that state: keep out of the reach of children. In the future provider will make certain to check and remind teachers to check for toxin that are accessible to children.
2019-02-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/28/19 a complaint investigation was conducted and during the investigation, staff 1 admitted staff 2 left her alone in the toddler room for 5 minutes. Staff 1 qualifies as an aide and admitted to being left alone, unsupervised for 5 minutes with toddler children during naptime.

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.)
Director met with staff 2 on 2/11/2019, explained the seriousness of this violation. Refreshed herself and the staff of the DHS requirements. a signed letter stating the conversation and correction is in the file of staff 2.Director explained the DHS requirements for qualified staff, that an aid or combination of aids must be supervised at all times by a staff person at a minimum as an assistant group supervisor. At Present we have looked over all schedules and made some changes in staff schedules to ensure that this violation does not happen again in the future. In the future. director and staff will be trained in the DHS requirement and continue to refresh these requirements during staff meetings. An aide will be supervised at all times.
2018-11-27 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed torn red/blue mats in the both preschool rooms on the second floor, torn crib mattress in the infant room and a splintered wooden sliding door on a wooden storage cabinet that stores children's toys in the toddler room. The transition/preschool room has blue cots that have fraying corners.

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. 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.)
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: Provider ordered new mates for both the preschool rooms on second floor. Purchased crib mattress for the infant room. Fixed the splintered wooden sliding door on wooden cabinet in the toddler room. What I did to correct the violation: Ordered new mates for preschool rooms, purchased crib mattress for infant room and fixed cabinet door in toddler room in order to correct this violation. Steps that will be taken in the future to avoid the violation: In the future provider will maintain all indoor and outdoor equipment, clean and repair all furniture and make certain that it Is child size and age appropriate and meeting the needs of children with special needs in order to avoid this violation.
2018-11-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the toddler room registered at 60 F. Both preschool rooms do not have a thermometer placed in the refrigerator.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: Provider replaced the thermometer in the refrigerator that was maintaining a 60-degree F. Also checked all other refrigerators and placed new thermometers in all classrooms and facility in order to maintain a 45-degree F. What I did to correct the violation: Replaced thermometers in all refrigerators in the facility IN in order to maintain the 45-degree F. Steps that will be taken in the future to avoid the violation: In the future Provider and staff will check refrigerators, checking for 45 degree F and add this check to the site inspection list in order to avoid this violation.
2018-11-27 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room (on the right at the top of the stairs) does not have the written plan of daily activities posted in the group space

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: Provider met with preschool teacher and obtained the written weekly activity schedule plan and posted it in the group space. What I did to correct the violation: Observed the pre - school teacher Posting the written weekly plan of daily activities in the group space and met with the preschool teacher. Steps that will be taken in the future to avoid the violation: In the future provider will remind staff to post the written weekly activity plan in order to avoid this violation.
2018-11-27 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 5 is not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: Provider will sign the fee agreement for child 5 in order to meet the requirements for the fee agreement. What I did to correct the violation: Provider signed the fee agreement Steps that will be taken in the future to avoid the violation: In the future provider will sign and check all fee agreements at initial enrollment and every update in order to meet the requirements and to avoid this violation.

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