SUMMIT Early Learning-Lewistown - Lewistown PA Child Care Center

10 BOLLINGER RD , LEWISTOWN PA 17044
(717) 242-3032

About the Provider

Description: The Lewistown Children's Center of SUM Child Development provides quality early care and education. Building the future through early care and education, one family at a time.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186362
  • Capacity: 196
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Mifflin County
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8
  • District Office Phone: (814) 231-1352 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the physical site inspection in the outdoor play area, bolt covers were observed to be missing from the gate/fencing.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will replace bolt covers or cut bolts so that covers are not required. Staff will monitor and report any issues to the director.
2020-10-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the physical site inspection in the outdoor play area outside of the Toddler 2 door area, paint was observed to be peeling on the siding.

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.)
Maintenance will repair peeling paint and area will be monitored by staff for on-going compliance and repair when needed.
2020-02-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed grabbing a child's face and turning him to look at her, and grabbing another child's legs who was sitting in a "W" position and ripping her legs out from under her for her to sit on her buttocks.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee was terminated and is no longer employed by our Agency.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the main playground area protruding bolts were observed.

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.)
Bolt covers were replaced by maintenance. Staff will alert maintenance of any issues while completing their playground check lists. Maintenance will check monthly, also.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the hallway to the toddler/infant area, medication was observed in multiple bags that were within the reach of the children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reminder note was sent home to parents regarding no medications in bags. Staff will check bags daily and remove any medications or harmful items.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the Preschool B room the hands-free trash can was inoperable.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash can was replaced. Staff will alert director of any broken items to be replaced.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file did not contain 2 written references.

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.)
2 references were acquired for staff person #2. All new staff will have 2 written references on file upon hire and prior to working with the children.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain completion 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Safety training has been scheduled for 12/5/19 @ 1PM here at the center. All staff will complete fire safety training annually.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the Toddler 1 room the vent was dirty with a build up of debris and needed cleaned.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Vent was cleaned and cleared by maintenance. Maintenance will check vents monthly and clean as necessary.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the PreK Counts and Preschool A rooms, the round fixture covering the pipe leading to the wall in the toilet areas was rusting and peeling.

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.)
Maintenance will replace the fixtures. Maintenance will check fixtures monthly and replace/repair as needed.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection in the Toddler 2 room the toilet seat was loose.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilet seat was fixed by maintenance. Staff will alert maintenance of any issues to be fixed.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, vents were observed throughout the center that were dirty/corroded with dust.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance team will clean the vents in the building. Will be monitored and cleaned as needed.
2017-10-13 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain her high school diploma.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
High school diploma for staff person #1 was obtained and added to her file. (Scanned and emailed DHS representative)
2017-10-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In reviewing of staff files, staff person #2's file only contain 1 written reference. Staff persons #3 and #4's files did not contain any written references.

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 needed written references for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 were obtained and placed in their files, respectfully. (Scanned and emailed to DHS representative). Will ensure all staff have 2 written references on file.
2017-10-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, protruding bolts were observed in the fencing of the outdoor play areas.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
10/23/17-Submitted work order to have gate bolts cut or covered. 11/1/17-Work was completed. Covers on bolts will be monitored and replaced as needed.

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