Ducklings Elc - Oxford PA Child Care Center

102 CONNER RD SUITE 102A, OXFORD PA 19363
(610) 467-1031

About the Provider

Description: Sprouts' realistic approach to childhood is sometimes noisy, often messy, but always fun! We have an abundance of age appropriate materials to help foster exploration and an ultimate feeling of success for all children. Our certified and degreed teachers have designed age-specific programs to prepare your child for school and teach them important social skills in an environment that is nurturing and fun.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177577
  • Capacity: 113
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Oxford Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19
  • District Office Phone: (484) 593-5050 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WERE CHILD ACTIVITY STATIONS ON A SHELF AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM (ROOM 1) THAT INCLUDED TORN PLASTIC.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REMOVED PLASTIC ACTIVITY STATIONS THAT WERE ON THE FLOOR AND WILL NO LONGER HAVE THEM.
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WAS A BOTTLE OF OPEN APPLE JUICE IN A CHILD'S CUBBY IN ROOM 3.

Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
APPLE JUICE WAS DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY. PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ANY LEFT OVER FOOD THAT HAS BEEN SERVED IS DISCARDED.
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WERE 24 CHILDREN IN ROOM 3 EXCEEDING THE CAPACITY OF 20.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REMOVED CHILDREN FROM THE ROOM TO COMPLY WITH CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDER WILL POST ROOM CAPACITY AND TAKE A CENSUS DAILY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ESTABLISHED CAPACITY AT ALL TIMES.
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WERE OUTLETS IN ROOMS 1 THROUGH 5 AND IN THE GYM THAT WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN 5 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER THAT DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL PLACE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN 5 YEARS AND YOUNGER AND MAINTAIN COVERS IN OUTLETS AT ALL TIMES DURING CHILD CARE HOURS WHEN OUTLETS ARE NOT IN USE. STAFF WILL CHECK ROOMS DAILY TO ENSURE THAT PROTECTIVE COVERS ARE IN PLACE.
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE GREEN WOODEN TRIM SURROUNDING THE LOWER WALL OF THE GYM CONTAINED DAMAGED PAINT AND MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL REPAIR ALL DAMAGED PAINT AND MAKE SURE THAT REPAIR IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. GYM WILL BE CHECKED WEEKLY TO ENSURE THAT PAINT IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE GLASS WALLS LOCATED IN ROOM 2 DID NOT DID HAVE A VISUAL STRIP OR OTHER VISUAL IDENTIFICATION.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER PLACED HEART SHAPED DECALS ON WALL. PROVIDER WILL INSPECT WEEKLY TO ENSURE THAT GLASS WALLS CONTAIN A VISUAL STRIP AT ALL TIMES.
2020-02-20 Initial review 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE TRASH CANS LOCATED IN THE CHILD CARE ROOMS NEAR THE SINKS AND DIAPERING AREAS DID NOT HAVE LIDS.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PLACE HANDS-FREE, LIDDED TRASH CANS IN ROOMS NEAR SINKS AND DIAPERING AREAS. ROOMS WILL BE CHECKED DAILY TO ENSURE THAT, LIDDED, HANDS FREE CANS ARE NEAR SINKS AND DIAPERING AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

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