Description: Susquehanna Valley Child Development Center (SVCDC) is a relatively new childcare facility that opened on July 7, 2008. The center is conveniently located on Lows Road, between Bloomsburg and Berwick, just off Interstate 80 in South Center Township
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| 2019-08-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cert rep. made a complaint visit to the facility and viewed video footage of child #1 taking one big step on top of a shelf then falling from the shelf to the other side, injuring his arm. Facility person #1, who was in charge of supervising the 10 preschool children can be seen sitting with her back turned to several of the children in the room during the time child #1 climbed on the shelf. Facility person #1 stated that she did not see the incident. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for the director and/or legal entity to attend an Existing Provider Orientation session located at the Northeast Regional Day Care Office in Scranton, PA. The next session is being held on 11/19/19 and you must contact the office at (800) 222-2108 to make a reservation. Documentation of attending the session must be kept on file to verify attendance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity and the director will be attending the existing provider orientation at the Scranton State Office Building on 11/19/19. Will forward proof of attending the training to Certification Rep. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/11/19 child #1 was injured at the facility at approximately 10:30AM and the parent was not notified about the injury until 3:15PM. After staff interviews were conducted it was determined that child #1 was showing signs of injuring his arm. Child #1 required emergency medical treatment for the injury. Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately after any child injury occurs at the facility, staff person(s) will provide and follow appropriate First Aid care according to policies and training. As First Aid steps and care are being provided, if a staff person(s) notes any sign of the injury requiring (emergency) medical attention, the staff person(s) will immediately contact the parents/guardians. All calls made to parents/guardians will be documented with time stamps on the incident report. The incident report will be completed by the staff person and a copy will be made before providing the parent the original incident report which will then need to be completed by the medical professional treating the injury. |
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| 2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is a box of latex gloves accessible on a shelf in the bathroom in the older toddler room 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gloves were immediately moved and staff were reminded that these items are to be kept out of reach of children |
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| 2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 is missing the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health insurance policy number was received and added to the emergency contact form. Forms will be reviewed by Director and Assistant upon submission to ensure all information is received and is accurate and up to date |
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| 2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing an updated rotovirus immunization Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received letter from doctor office that this is not in there practice to administer. Both Director and Assistant will review upon submission to insure immunizations meet recommendations of the ACIP. If not up to date will obtain letters from doctor or parents for clarification. |
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| 2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 do not have two years (2500 hours) of child care experience documented in their files to qualify for their current positions and facility person #7 is missing documentation to verify education and one year (1250 hours) of experience to qualify for current position. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) SVCDC created a template to use to verify experience and hours in child care to use prior to date of hire. Will use this moving forward. All staff persons in violation have been verified by using this form. |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is some embedded equipment that does not have 9 inches of loose-fill underneath it Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will loosen and fluff the mulch under the embedded equipment so that there is at least 9 inches and will maintain |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are pieces of mulch that are less than an inch in diameter spilling into the infant/toddler play yard where the fence connects to the preschool /school-age play yard Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put a barrier in place so the mulch from the preschool play area cannot get into the infant/toddler play area |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are some plastic bags accessible in a low drawer in the Preschool Prep Room which includes older toddlers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put a lock on the drawer and will make sure these items are kept out of reach of children |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The lid is broken on the garbage can located in the infant room by the indoor play space. The cloth chair in the Pre-K room is torn exposing the foam filling. The microwave in the Pre-K Room is located on a shelf over the sink and extends beyond the length of the shelf creating a potential tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will purchase a new garbage can and maintain. Will throw away chair and make sure items are in good condition. The microwave is not being used and will be removed from room. |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are three infants at the facility that have mats to sleep on and another infant was sleeping in a bassinet. Safe sleep practices require all infants sleep in a crib as this is the only age-appropriate rest equipment approved for infants. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will buy four cribs for infants to sleep in. Will make sure all infants have a crib to sleep in. |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #5 was sleeping in a bassinet and infant was propped up due to parent's request because of a medical issue. A medical note from a doctor and parent's written permission is not on file. Facility person #6 stated that she puts infants to sleep on their stomachs or on their backs when placing in a crib. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain a doctor's note from parent and obtain parent's written permission and will make sure this is on file in future. Will have facility person #6 review ''Safe Sleep Practices for Infants'' and have her sign-off on the training. |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 does not have the release persons listed on the agreement Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent add the release persons to the fee agreement and will make sure this information is included |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(1)/3270.131(b)(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months/Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file for an infant. Child file #3 does not have an updated health assessment on file. Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.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.) Will have parents bring in updated health assessments and will have them update assessments when due |
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| 2018-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #4 has a health assessment on file that is over a year old 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.) Will have parent bring in an updated health assessment. Will make sure health assessments are updated on time. |
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SVCDC’s mission statement says their mission is to provide quality, safe, and dependable care. The quality of care that my daughter received two days a week in the three months she attended here declined with the more children that were enrolled in her age group as the teachers had to split their attention among more and more kids and I became increasingly concerned for her safety as the incident reports seemed to pile up. The director assured me they have the proper 1:5 ratio of teacher to students but toddlers can be overwhelming especially when one of the teachers seemed to always be out of the room. On days where other kids were out, we had good days but when every kid was there, there always seemed to be an issue. What began as a good experience turned south the more children that were enrolled in her class.