Description: St Catherines School Hall is a Head Start Center in MOUNT UNION PA, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the address for individual #2, who is a person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Address was obtained. The enrollment clerk will not list any individual without an address on the contact form. Parent will add individual once address is obtained. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #1, a 21-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of DTap and Hep A immunizations. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child had immunizations and record has been obtained. Immunizations were given during COVID shut down and record was requested. Health Supervisor will ensure immunization records are requested in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the metal stakes which secure the bridge leading to the gate of the playground and the metal stakes which secure the Mushroom shaped play house to the ground were coming out of the ground. Observed bottom rails of the fence surrounding the playground were not secured to the post bracket at the following locations: in the 9th section of fencing from the gate (when facing the driveway) , in the right corner behind the play equipment (when facing the park), in the right panel from the corner on the left side behind the bike track (when facing the park). Observed a loose wire in the 5th section of fencing from the gate (when facing the dirveway). Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All stakes and anchors were pounded back into the ground. The bottom rails of the fencing were repaired as well as the loose wire on section 5 noted. Staff were informed that these items are to be reviewed each day during their playground inspection and submit a request for repair. Maintenance person will observe monthly during his facility emergency inspection and repair as needed. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed spot of peeling paint, which was approximately 1/2 - 3/4" diameter, on the bulletin board located in the upstairs gross motor classroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Bulletin board was repaired and painted. Staff will observe daily for any chipped paint as part of their daily classroom/ GM room inspections and submit a request for repair as needed. Facilities Manager will ensure that requests are completed in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, 2 years and 4 months old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of Hep A and a current influenza immunization. The file for child #2, 2 years and 4 months old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of Hep A. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An updated immunization record will be obtained to ensure child #1 and child #2 are current and/or an exemption from the parent or physician will be obtained. An updated immunization will be requested from parent any time immunizations are received to ensure all children are current with their immunizations. |
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| 2019-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the bottom rails on the fence located in the corner of the playground next to the driveway disconnected from the bracket that holds them in place, exposing an uncovered bolt. Observed the bottom rail of the fence to the right of the canopy post disconnected from the bracket that holds it in place. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Fence poles will be connected at two spots to eliminate sharp edges exposed and to secure fencing. Monthly checklist will include inspection of bottom fencing rails. |
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| 2019-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a posting of the current certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location; a copy of an expired certificate of compliance was posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The new certificate will be posted immediately after receiving the certificate by the office manager in MU. The Director will email the certificate to the office manager, she will print it and post it immediately. The date of the certificate will be placed on the monthly checklist to ensure the up to date certificate is posted. The certificate is posted. |
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| 2019-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, with a hire date of 03/21/2017, lacked a written evaluation within the previous 12 months. The most recent written evaluation was dated 02/15/2018. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The HR Manager will ensure that the appraisal is completed within 12 months of the appraisal date from the previous year even if the appraisal was done before the review date. |
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| 2019-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet next to the window air conditioner until, which lacked a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The outlet cover was immediately put in. The office manager will add checking outlets for covers to weekly checklist and submit checklist to the Director. |
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| 2019-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The toilet stalls and sinks located in the restroom across the hall from the upstairs gross motor space lacked hand washing signs. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Signs were immediately posted in the upstairs bathroom and the gross motor room sink. The office manager will add checking the upstairs and down stairs bathrooms, gross motor room and child care room weekly to ensure the signs are still up. |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The indoor gross motor room and the classroom lacked a posting of the written plan of daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Daily activities posted. Will monitor monthly to ensure current on a monthly basis . |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The indoor gross motor room and the classroom lacked a posting of the emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The policy has been posted at each site. Will monitor monthly to ensure it stays posted. |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a copy of the applicable regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Posted document. Will be added to monthly monitoring checklist to ensure it stays posted. |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sinks located in the bathroom reached a temperature of 113 F. The sinks located in the classroom reached temperatures between 111 F - 115 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Water heater was turned down. Monitored temp in the classroom and bathrooms and has been below 110. Will monitor as part of monthly monitoring. Will review weekly classroom checklists to ensure it remains below 110. |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The telephones located in the indoor gross motor space and the classroom lacked a posting with the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Phone numbers were posted. Will monitor monthly to ensure they remain posted. |
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