Small Wonders Daycare Ctr - Beaver Falls PA Child Care Center

2545 DARLINGTON RD , BEAVER FALLS PA 15010
(724) 847-3237

About the Provider

Description: Small Wonders personnel will strive to make you and your child feel as though we are an extension of the family. We are strongly committed to working with children and families.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184163
  • Capacity: 63
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Blackhawk - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement that lacked an admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future all agreements will have admission dates put on agreement at time of enrollment. Files were went through and any missing admission dates missing were put on.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #3 contained the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future we will copy and give original agreement to parent and have copy agreement in childs file at date of admission.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #4 contained an emergency contact form that lacked the release persons address.

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.)
Now and in the future we will make sure each child's emergency contact form includes the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a health assessment dated 12/10/18, which is more than 12 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future files will be updated and checked for accuracy monthly for any updated information needed such as a new health assessment, 6 month review, etc.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #2 lacked the influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.

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.)
Now and in the future parents are to have written notes stating that they do not wish their child to have the flu shot or to give documentation stating their child has received the flu shot in file.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5, with a hire date of 9/8/20, contained an initial tuberculosis screening dated 8/2/14, which is not at initial hire.

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.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.)
Now and in the future all staff will have TB screening done at initial employment with the initial health assessment.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, completed mandated reporter training on 6/24/15 and 8/27/20, which is more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #2, completed mandated reporter training on 6/30/15 and 9/10/20, which is more than 60 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future all staff will have mandating reporting done within a 60 month time frame copied and put into staffs file.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5, with a hire date of 9/8/20, had a disclosure statement dated for 9/14/20, which is after the hire date.

Correction Required: 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future all staff are to sign and date the disclosure statement at the time of hire date.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, with a hire date of 10/17/19 and staff person #4, with a hire date of 9/23/19, received fire safety training on 10/29/19, which not annually from there hire dates.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and In the future all Staff will participate in annual fire safety training from date of hire. Training will be done before their last annual training date.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, who were hired before 9/30.19, all contained a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate dated for 7/13/20, which is after the 7/1/20 requirement. The file for staff person #1, completed mandated reporter training on 6/24/15 and 8/27/20, which is more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #2, completed mandated reporter training on 6/30/15 and 9/10/20, which is more than 60 months apart.

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.)
Now and in the future staff will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the boys bathroom it was observed that 1 sink and 1 urinal was lacking a hand washing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the Future written signs were hung up and to be checked daily to make sure they did not fall down and to be hung back up right away.
2020-10-15 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log had a gap between 9/23/19 and 1/16/20, which was more than 60 days apart.

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.)
Now and in the future monthly fire drills will be conducted and documented to stay in compliance with 60 days fire drill participation.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In room 205, there was a cracked bin, causing a pinch point.

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.)
The bin was repaired. Moving forward, all equipment will be checked for sharp edges.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In room 206, the pack n plays were not labeled for specific children to use.

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.)
Staff member labeled the pack n plays. We are now using marker so they can not be removed.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 last had a child service report completed on 9/26/19. Child #2 with a start date of 7/24/18 and child #3 with a start date of 11/6/18, did not have a child service report on file. Child service reports should be completed every 6 months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports will be done every 6 months. A child service report was completed for child #2 and #3.

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