Sunrise Kids Daycare Center Llc - Columbia PA Child Care Center

410 LOCUST ST , COLUMBIA PA 17512
(717) 405-2270

About the Provider

Description: We provide child care services to children from 6 weeks to 4 years. Affordable rates and accepting CCIS program participants.

Safe, Nurturing, Kid-friendly Environment, Daily Report, Nutritional Meals and Snacks, Potty Training, Child Development Appropriate Activities.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00170188
  • Capacity: 28
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks to 12 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Schools Served: Columbia Borough - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Continued deficiency from inspection dated 12/12/19: File for staff person #1 did not contain a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will obtain physical documentation from a physician conducted within last 12 months. Provider will make sure to have physicals and TB on file dated no more than 12 months prior to start date.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(d) - Excursions Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that emergency contact forms were missing from the excursion bag for those children that accompany staff on a excursion.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
we add preschool emergency contact forms to the school age exclusion bag, to make sure we are in compliance this bag will have the preschool emergency forms at all time and updated every six months or when a change on enrollment or in a emergency contact form occurs. The to go bags has been updated and all children forms are in the binder.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment or the written results of a TB screening. File for staff person #3 contained an updated health assessment but this health assessment was dated more than 24 months from the previous assessment. Staff person #1 obtained a their TB test results on 12/18/19, but health assessment for staff person #1 was still not on file. Regulation 3270.151(c)(2) corrected 01/23/20.

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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 submit her TB paper work on 12/ 18/19. In order to maintain this regulation we add the health assessment due dates to our staff bulletin board. We are not going to accept health assessment for new employees unless they are less than 5 days before employment start date.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #2 contained a copy of the NSOR request form but the date of request was 12/2/19, and staff person #2 would have been required to apply for their NSOR clearance by 10/12/19; their date of hire.

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.)
We received the NSOR for staff #2 is on her file. In order to compliance and maintain the new CPSL regulation we update our employee handbook. Staring January 1st, 2020. All new staff need to bring all four clearance before first day of work.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the bathroom drywall was separating and was not in good repair. It was observed that the glass fluorescent light bulbs in the front left child care space were exposed due to missing light covers causing a visible hazard.

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.)
light cover was install and bathroom wall was repair. To ensure the safety of our families and staff we add a monthly safety check list which specify structure checklist. Safety check list have a indoor category which include the inspection of walls, light fixtures, toy etc. that checklist is due monthly all staff had been informed about this matter to ensure the facility will maintain its good repair at all time. In case an issue arise it will be corrected immediately.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front child care space that paint by the hooks in the room was 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.)
Painting in the preschool room under the hook was corrected by applying duck tape to the surface. in order to mating this regulation we are using a daycare safety checklist in a monthly base. the checklist will help us maintain the facility in good repair and in case we find a chipped or peeling paint it will be corrected immediately.
2019-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have on file proof of GED or highest level of education and is being used as an aide. Staff person #2 did not have on file proof of High School Diploma or highest level of education and is being used as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider contacted the academy where staff person #1 received their GED and staff person will be given steps from academy to obtain proof of GED. Staff will be required to submit proof once received. Staff person #2 will bring a copy of diploma for file. All staff will have proof of education and/or experience on file on or before they start. Update regarding Miss Keanna, she does not work for Sunrise Kids since 6/11/2019
2019-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
One additional reference letter will be obtained and placed on file. In the future all new staff will be required to have on file 2 reference letters on or before their start date.
2019-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was hired provisionally and did not have on file proof of filing for FBI clearance as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be told to bring paperwork showing proof of applying for clearance and then will be required to bring proof of fingerprinting and both will be put on file. Staff person #1 will have clearance on file once received. Staff person #1 will remain a provisional hire until all clearances are on file. All provisional paperwork will be on file at all times by the new employee's start date. Update Regarding Miss Keanna, she does not work for Sunrise Kids since 6/11/2019.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain work addresses of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File for child number # 3 was completed, guardian provide complete information regarding work address. Provider will highlight and go over the importance of having that information on file with prospective families. All information will be completed at all times.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a health reported dated 07/2018, and child is a young toddler; therefore an updated health report was not placed on file within the 6 month requirement. The file for child #6 contained a health report dated 05/2017, and child is of preschool age; therefore an updated health report was not placed on file within the 12 month requirement.

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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have requested a new health report from parents of child #3 and #6. If health reports are not submitted provider will suspend care until received. Moving forward teachers will be given a chart of dates of child health reports to be able to directly tell parents when they are due. Director will make sure all needed health reports are on file at all times.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was hired on 01/11/19, but health report and TB test results on file were dated 11/6/17; therefore, the health report and TB test on file was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are going to implement the use of the staff data worksheet for new employees to ensure we are in compliance with the regulations. All new staff will be required to have a new physical and TB test prior to starting employment. Staff #2 submit her new health assessment with tb read on 2/11/2019.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
Staff # 2 submitted her 2nd verification employment, provider received additional reference via email from previous employer. For new staff we are going to use the staff data sheet to ensure all staff files are in compliance and 2 references will be on file at all times.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was being used as an assistant group supervisor, however, the file for staff person #1 contained a GED and CDA but did not contain verification of 1 year of child care experience as required to serve as an assistant group supervisor at facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director contacted previous employer and verified 15 years experience working with children. Provider put information on file along with an email from previous employer to verify experience working with children. Moving forward director will make sure all staff have the required documentation on file for the position which they are hired.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the temperature throughout the facility, specifically around the floor area, had measured between 58 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children were sent home and facility closed early ion 02/01/19. The landlord has been contacted and an electrician is coming out to evaluate what needs to be done and added to keep temperature above 65 degrees throughout center. Provider will come and measure temperature of every area in facility each morning and will only be open for care if temperature is within acceptable limits. Moving forward, additional heating will be added and facility will be kept above 65 degrees at all times.

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