Sphs Child Lrg Ctr Monessen Site - Monessen PA Child Care Center

2 EASTGATE AVE STE 100, MONESSEN PA 15062
(724) 684-5437

About the Provider

Description: SPHS CHILD LRG CTR MONESSEN SITE is a Child Care Center in MONESSEN PA, with a maximum capacity of 61 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180828
  • Capacity: 61
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Monessen City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1, DOA 12/21/17, contained an initial health assessment dated 5/9/18, which was not within 60 days of first attendance. Child file #2, DOA 3/15/17, contained an initial health assessment dated 5/26/17, which was not within 60 days of first attendance.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward all initial health assessments will be completed within 60 days of the child's start date.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2, a preschool age child lacked documentation of the required dosages of Pneumococcal vaccinations for a preschool child as recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of ongoing vaccines shall be maintained in each infant, toddler or preschool child's file. Vaccine schedule is in accordance with ACIP.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) - Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2, DOH 10/17/19, contained an initial health assessment dated 8/15/19 that did not indicate that a physical examination was completed by physician and assessment of staff person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Going forward all staff health assessments will utilize specific form indicating items necessary for the physician or CRNP to indicate their assessment of the staff persons suitability to provide child care.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file # 2 DOH 10/17/19, contained a valid NSOR Verification certificate dated 2/21/20. Original request for the NSOR Verification dated 10/25/19, which was made after the hire date and several additional requests attempts were noted in the file prior to receipt of the valid NSOR Verification dated 2/21/20.

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.)
Going forward all staff will complete clearances prior to date of hire.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained staff evaluations dated 9/17/18 and 11/11/19 which were not completed within 12 months. Staff file #3 contained a staff evaluation dated 6/4/19 and subsequent staff evaluation at 12 months was not completed.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward all performance appraisals will be completed at least every 12 months.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The legs of the round table in the toddler classroom were loose posing pinch points to the toddlers in care.

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.)
All toys, play equipment and other equipment will be monitored to assure that they are safe and in good repair. Each staff person is responsible for policing the environment and removing/fixing any item that poses a potential risk. The table has had each leg tightened and then glued to help prevent a reoccurrence.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 contained the original agreement in the file.

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.)
Original fee agreements were removed from child file #1 and placed in the child mailbox for the parent. Copies were retained in the file. Original fee agreements are given to the parent when signed at enrollment. At update, the file will be reviewed by staff to assure that documentation is appropriate in its location and detail of information.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When reviewing the emergency contact information during enrollment or during an update the staff will assure that the required signatures for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures are appropriately signed.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

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.)
When reviewing the emergency information during enrollment and updates, the staff will assure that the required information is complete. Child file #2 will be updated before the child returns to care. If the parent has not responded by June 28, 2019, care will be terminated.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The school age room lacked copies emergency contact forms of randomly selected school age children present and receiving care in the room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When a child is enrolled, copies of the emergency information are made and given to the classroom teacher. Staff are to review the information for each new enrollee, assuring that the information is complete as well as noting anything pertinent to providing care. Binders are kept in each classroom for the emergency information. All classrooms have been double checked and emergency binders completed.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked review and update of the emergency contact forms and agreement forms every 6 months or when there is a change in information.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information is to be reviewed and updated as soon as there is a change and during each of three parent-teacher conferences held during the school year. Child file #1 will be updated before the child returns to care. If the child has not returned by June 28, 2019, care will be terminated for the child.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked an initial health report submitted within 60 days of the child's admission date of 3/13/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Enrolling parents will have 60 days to submit initial health report. Staff will monitor and give reminders at 30 and 45 days. Care will be terminated at the conclusion of 60 days if health report is not submitted. In this case, child #2 cannot return to care until the health report is submitted. If there is not response by June 28, 2019, care will be terminated.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When reviewing the emergency contact information during enrollment or during an update the staff will assure that the required signatures for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures are appropriately signed.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1, DOH 11/19/18, lacked a copy of the request for Child Abuse Clearance in the file before date of hire. The file contained a current, valid Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/27/19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearances will be retained in each staff file. Requests for clearances will be dated prior to hire date.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were cleaning materials in unmarked bottles in both the Toddler classroom and the Preschool classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning materials are to be labeled with the contents and to remain labeled, that is, if the label fades or wears it is to be immediately replaced. Classroom staff are responsible for labeling and relabeling. The bottles in both the toddler and preschool classroom have been relabeled.

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