Society Of Little Learners - Hellertown PA Child Care Center

440 FRONT ST , HELLERTOWN PA 18055
(610) 838-2967
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: The philosophy of Society Of LIttle Learners is we believe young children learn through play. We provide a hands on educational experience that will enhance your childs cognitive developement. A nurturing environment exists, with a supportive caring staff that encourages the importance of our educational beliefs as well as the importance of family values, respect for one another, individual responsibility, and organizational skills that will last your child a lifetime.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184170
  • Capacity: 41
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Saucon Valley - Serviced by school bus
  • 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 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was 1 outlet in the preschool room missing a protective cover.

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.)
All teachers will be notified to replace all receptacle covers when done using them. The receptacle was replaced in Kristin's presence.
2020-01-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Per fire drill log, a fire drill was held 7/8/2019 and then not again until 11/4/2019, a period of 119 days.

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.)
I will make sure I have another staff member to remind me also of writing the fire drill down right after we do it.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed changing several children's diapers. She did not have the children wash their hands after changing their diapers and she did not wash her hands after any diaper changes.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe and Healthy Diapering Directions have been placed next to the changing area. Administrative Assistant had a training lesson with all staff to ensure proper diaper changing.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed changing several children's diapers. Staff person #1 did not sanitize the diaper changing surface between diaper changes.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe and Healthy Diapering Directions have been placed next to the changing area. Administrative Assistant had a training lesson with all staff to ensure proper diaper changing.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 started in a child care position on 6/18/19 and her health assessment is from 7/18/17. Staff person #3 started in a child care position on 3/18/19 and does not have a current health assessment on file.

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.)
the health assessments were emailed to Kristin for Staff #2 and Staff #3. In the future I will make sure all necessary documents are on file before the employee starts or if employee is already working, I will make sure the assessment is done and in file before the expiration date.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have verification of education on file.

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.)
Copy of High School Diploma is now on file. In the future I will make sure all necessary paperwork is handed in before the employee starts working. Copy was emailed to Kristin on 9/30/19
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 only had 1 written reference 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.)
The 2nd reference has been provided. In the future I will make sure all documents are received before the employee starts. Copy of reference was emailed on 9/30/19
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The outlet in the Pre-K bathroom was missing a protective cover.

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.)
Outlet covers have been place in the Pre-K bathroom. Picture was emailed to Kristin on 9/23/19. We will inspect daily to make sure all the outlets are covered for the children's safety
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room there were cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet that where within the reach of the children. On 10/17/19 a verification visit was made. There was a child proof lock on the cabinet, but it was not locked and toxics (Lysol, Bruce floor cleaner) were accessible to the 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.)
I posted a sign right above the cabinet that the cleaning supplies are in. I also sent a picture of it to Kristin. We did let go of the teacher who had the cabinet left open. If you need anything else, please contact me.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of peeling paint in the infant room near the gate for the kitchen area. This area was corrected on 10/17/19 verification, however in the toddler room there was a hole in the wall near the table and also the paint was peeling in this area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hole on wall in Toddler room was spackled and painted. I sent a picture to Kristin. If any other information is needed please let me know
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was one bolt which was missing a cover on the gate surrounding the outdoor play space.

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.)
I put a cover over the bolt. I will be sure to regularly check the bolts to make sure the covers are on. A picture was text over to Kristin Moran on 11/5/18.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were toxics (Lysol, Hoover Multi floor plus, Raid) on a low shelf within reach of the children, in the office. The door to the office did not lock allowing the children to have access to the toxics.

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.)
I placed a lock on the closet door in the office and moved all the cleaning supplies in the closet.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the rear deck of the facility which leads to the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Deck will be sanded and painted. For now we put a carpet on the deck to cover the peeling paint. The guy should be coming either this week or next week to fix it.
2017-09-29 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed two highchairs in the toddler room to be in use and without the straps that are required.

Correction Required: 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.)
We purchased the missing safety straps for the two highchairs. Director instructed all teachers to keep the child strapped in at all times.
2017-09-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, #2 were all missing their necessary child service reports as is required.

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.)
Teachers have been instructed to due service reports every six months for every child from date of enrollment with the exclusion of school age children.

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Reviews

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Chad Nov 29, 2018
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If you value the health and safety of your children, do not sent them to this so called "school". With one exception, the employees of this facility are uninterested babysitters, not caregivers and certainly not teachers of any kind. They value sitting with their coffee and yelling at children from across the room over the actual care of your children. Both of my children sustained serious injuries, each requiring Emergency Room visits and medical care, while in attendance at this school. Supervision is minimal. Standards of any kind are non-existent. I witnessed what I consider to be neglect and verbal abuse on several occasions. I worried about my children every moment they were there, until I could find another school, with actual caregivers and an actual curriculum. If you are considering this daycare, I highly advise choosing another option, any other option.

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