Right Steps - Richboro PA Child Care Center

29 TANYARD RD , RICHBORO PA 18954
(215) 355-4116

About the Provider

Description: Right Steps is a boutique preschool and childcare center. We are much more than just a daycare center. At Right Steps, we have great love for children and are dedicated to providing them with the experiences and tools to aid in their education and development. The Right Steps faculty is devoted to inspiring the healthy, personal and intellectual development of every student.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182690
  • Capacity: 108
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Russian
  • 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
2019-10-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were exposed bolts on the gate by the toddler playground. The handrail leading into the toddle playground was rusted.

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.)
HANDRAIL WAS PAINTED AND BOLTS WERE COVERED WITH PLASTIC CAPS. MONTHLY CHECKS WILL BE DONE TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO HAZARDS ON THE PLAYGROUND.
2019-10-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #4.

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.)
THE PARENT WILL COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY CON TACT FORM THAT INCLUDES ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. SCHEDULE AN ENROLLMENT MEETING WITH THE PARENT TO REVIEW ALL FORMS TOGETHER.
2019-10-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the FBI clearance on file for staff #5 (date of hire 4-15-19) was of PDE status and not DHS through IDENTOGO. There was no request for or completed clearance for FBI fingerprinting through IDENTOGO. The FBI clearance through PDE is not acceptable and therefore, staff # 5 can not work in a child care position in the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON WILL NOT BE IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL THE CLEARANCE IS RECEIVED. PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, SEND DOCUMENTS WITH PROPER CHILD CARE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CODE.
2018-08-28 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was not verification of facility staff #1's diploma in the record.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain a copy of facility staff #1's diploma. The operator will ensure all staff will have verification of education, child care experience and training in the record at all times.
2018-08-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) - Lifeguard Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #2 is the certified lifeguard for the facility but verification of her current certification was not in the record.

Correction Required: Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will not take children on any swimming activities until verification that facility staff #2 is a certified lifeguard is in the record.

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