Sands Quality Child Care Inc - Ambridge PA Child Care Center

2922 DUSS AVE , AMBRIDGE PA 15003
(724) 266-6373
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: SANDS QUALITY CHILD CARE INC is a Child Care Center in AMBRIDGE PA, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185224
  • Capacity: 77
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3
  • District Office Phone: (724) 285-9431 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-11-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The wood panels on the wall on which the television is mounted in the older school age room had splintered wood on them. previously cited on 9-12-19

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of 11-5-19 we will not add the new older school age room as child care space. The room will not be used.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room measured 50 degrees F.

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.)
The temperature in the refrigerator was turned down so that the temperature will not exceed 45 degrees F. In the future, we will maintain and make sure that the setting is accurate to not exceed 45 degrees F.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the toddler room.

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.)
The written plan was posted and will remain posted in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that all admission dates are on the agreements now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The soap container in the boy's bathroom was filled only with water.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Orange soap will be used now and in the future to make sure the children do not dump it out and replace it with water.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a previous health assessment that was dated 8-29-17 and a current health assessment dated 9-2-19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will renew their health assessments before their current ones expire now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 had health assessments that did not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff persons will make sure that their health assessment will include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 had health assessments that did not include the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff persons will make sure that their health assessment will include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 and staff person #4 lacked initial training in the facility's emergency plan at time of hire. Both staff persons have since received the emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the initial orientation with a new staff person the training in the emergency plan will be completed from now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had only 3 hours of childcare training between May of 2018 and May of 2019. Staff person #2 had 3 hours of childcare training on 8-30-19 which will be used to meet the requirement between May of 2018 and May of 2019.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have their childcare training done within their year according their hire date from now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4, with a documented start date with children of 11-5-18, had a child abuse clearance dated 8-27-19. Staff person #4, who had been functioning as an assistant group supervisor since 11-5-18, had a child abuse clearance dated 2-17-17 that was for volunteer purposes only.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that all clearances are the proper clearances needed for employment and not for volunteer from now and in the future.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 lacked proof of education to be a staff person.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.)
Staff person #3 provided proof of education to be an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 will provide proof of education. In the future, we will have education documented at initial employment.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were diaper creams and a container of sunscreen accessible to children in a child's unlocked diaper bag in the cubby area in the hallway outside of the infant room.

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.)
The diaper bag with the creams and sunscreen were placed out of reach and will be sent home with the parent. From now and in the future we will check the bags to make sure all toxic items are not placed in reach of children.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a first aid kit accessible to children in an unlocked back pack on the picnic table in the outdoor play area.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bag was placed out of reach of children. In the future the first aid kit will be hung on the hook that is installed on the outside of the building which is out of reach of children.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The wood panels on the wall on which the television is mounted in the older school age room had splintered wood on them.

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 rough surface of the wood will be removed by sanding or covering the wall. From now and in the future the wall will be maintained and remain free from splinters.

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Reviews

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Jennifer Jun 28, 2017
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My children have attended sands for many years, its like their second home. Shelly the owner is amazing and my kids love her! The staff there are loving and keep me updated on what my children are doing throughout the day. I can not imagine them being anywhere else!

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Unhappy Nov 18, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Some of the staff are mean to the children,don't interact with them and have unrealistic expectations of them; however,the owner is nice.

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