Description: ST JOHNS CHRISTIAN DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in BELLEVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the review of the children's file, child #2's file did not contain an updated health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child was given a new form to complete. Child was scheduled to have an appointment 6/26/19. A tracking sheet with up to date physicals and due dates will be implemented. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain an updated health report. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent will be notified that they need to have an up to date health form per our licensing regulations. A tracking sheet will be implemented to follow through with parent reminders. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection while reviewing the medication logs, over the counter medication had been administered to a child on 2/12/19 and the medication had an expiration date of 12/2018. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Medicine was discarded. A note was made on the director's sheet of monthly to do list to check the medications monthly. Staff members were also reminded at staff meeting and individually to check the date of medicine before administering to a child. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #5's file did not contain an updated health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person has a physical scheduled on July 9, earliest possible date to complete the exam. A tracking sheet will be utilized by the director to keep track of when staff persons bi-annual health assessments are due and need to be completed. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the review of the children's files, child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5's files did not contain updated fee agreements. Correction Required: A 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) New fee agreements will be given to children and signed by the director and parent. In the future, fee agreements for every child will be updated every August and February or as fees changed/are adjusted by the program to ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent will be given new form with instructions as to where to sign. In the future, the director will review forms upon completion and submission by the parent and ensure all parental signatures are present on the form. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent will be given new form to complete with proper instructions as to where to sign the forms. In the future, the director will review forms upon completion and submission by the parent and ensure all parental signatures are present on the form. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of the staff files, staff person #2 and staff person #4 files did not have verification of annual emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) the two individuals needing the emergency plan training will take place at the next staff meeting. Records are kept detailing the staff and their training needs, reminding staff to attend meetings for these trainings will be encouraged. (Staff person #2 has since left employment with the center.) |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Fire Safety training for those individuals will be implemented as soon as someone from the local department is available to meet with the staff that are out of date. Staff need to understand that this is part of licensing requirements and need to attend training annually. (Staff person #2 has since left employment with the center.) |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, in the nursery room the foam covering over the heating pipes was loose/able to be moved exposing the pipes. In the preschool room, the foam covering over the heating pipes next to the dress-up clothes did not cover the pipes completely. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Church property committee was informed. They will replace the loose foam covering to make the classroom safer for the children. This will also be noted in the director's monthly list to check. Classroom teachers were also informed to be aware of the need to keep the classroom a safe environment. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 1. During the inspection, the vents in the upstairs bathrooms were dirty/corroded with dust/debris. 2. During the inspection, the drain outside the emergency exit in the preschool room was blocked. 3. During the inspection, in the outside play area splintering wood was observed on the pavilion floor, on the wood border between the 2 play areas, and on the large piece of play equipment in the preschool play area. 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.) The drain was unclogged and the vents have been cleaned. The splintering wood has been replaced in the pavilion and the other areas of the outdoor play spaces. This will be noted in the director's monthly to do list and added as a way to upkeep the cleaning. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 1. During the inspection, in the young toddler room and infant room, peeling paint and plaster were observed in the back right corner of each room. 2. During the inspection, on the radiator inside the door leading out to the outside play area peeling paint was observed. 3. During the inspection, in the outside play area, peeling paint was observed on the outside of the pavilion, on the wooden border between the 2 play areas, and on the large piece of equipment in the preschool play area (climbing wall piece). 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.) The property committee of the church was informed of the peeling paint and plaster. They will fix the paint and plaster and areas will be monitored and repairs made as needed. In the outside play area, the areas will be sanded at this time to remove the peeling paint. In September, the United Way will be power washing and staining the large piece of play equipment to avoid any further peeling paint issues. |
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