New Horizon Early Learning Center - Fairless Hills PA Child Care Center

840 TRENTON RD , FAIRLESS HILLS PA 19030
(267) 688-1139

About the Provider

Description: NEW HORIZON EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in FAIRLESS HILLS PA, with a maximum capacity of 91 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186872
  • Capacity: 91
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • 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
2020-10-01 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/1/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 8/16/20, had a TB test results on file that are more that 12 months old.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff person # 1 will obtain updated TB test results. Health assessments and TB tests will be on file at time of employment and will be less than 12 months old.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the immunization records on file for child #2 and 4 were not up to date and did not include a letter of exemption from the parent explaining why the child was not up to date on immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children's health reports shall include a review of up to date immunized status unless the parent has a letter of exemption explaining why child is not up to date on immunizations. Child #2 immunization status has been corrected. Child #4 immunization status has been corrected,
2018-05-22 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, written plan of daily activities for school age children is not posted in Room #4.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will correct violation #1 in room #4. I will and post daily activities and routines in room #4 prior to daily services at the facility. A written daily activity plan is posted in room #4.
2018-05-22 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 didn't contain verification of initial health assessment (date of hire is 5/18/18).

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. 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.)
I will and have corrected facility person #2 file. It includes verification of initial health assessment with results of initial tuberculin skin test (Exam date 5-22-18) prior to working at facility. Health Assessment is in staff person #2 file.
2018-05-22 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 didn't contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will and have correct staff person #3 file. I included verification of age (copy of valid PA driver's license) prior to working at facility. Verification of age is in staff person #3 file.
2018-05-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 didn't contain verification of 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.)
I will and have corrected staff person #2 file. It will include verification of two written nonfamily references (Childcare Employment Verification Forms) prior to working at facility. Two non family references are in staff person #2 file.
2018-05-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, hire date 5/18/18, did not contain verification of request for FBI clearance information.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will and have corrected facility person #2 file. I have included verification of hiring documents such as: criminal history record, child abuse registry clearance, disclosure statement along with a copy of completed clearance information prior to working at facility. Required hiring documents are in staff person #2 file.
2018-05-22 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection observed staff person #1 was working alone in Room #2 and caring for 4 older toddlers and 1 preschooler. Staff person #1 file didn't contain verification of a minimum of 2 years child care experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.)
I will and have corrected staff person #1 file. It includes verification of minimum 2 years childcare experience prior to working at facility.(Childcare employment verification form). Verification of 2 years childcare experience is in staff person file.

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