T And K Childcare - Latrobe PA Child Care Center

1020 LATROBE 30 PLAZA SUIT , LATROBE PA 15650
(724) 686-3375

About the Provider

Description: Planning to enroll your kid in a safe and comfortable childcare center? Get in touch with T And K Childcare, a facility where your little one will learn and grow in the care of trained and qualified staff.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186650
  • Capacity: 132
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Greater Latrobe - Pick-Up Service to/from home
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Some of the numbered cots were reportedly being used in the Preschool Area of the Classroom however a chart identifying which number belonged to which child was not in place. In the Infant Area of the Classroom an Infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play that had been labeled for another child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A chart to identify which cot is being used by which child was made for the Preschool Classroom. Staff will assure that children are being placed to rest on the equipment identified for that child.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An emergency contact form was missing for a School Age Child receiving care in the School Age area of the classroom.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form was being updated by the parent. A copy will be placed in the area where the child is receiving care. Operator will assure that the emergency contact form is present in the area where the child is receiving care.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler medication cabinet one expired Acetaminophen was observed. In the Older Toddler medication cabinet two expired Acetaminophen's were observed. In the Preschool medication cabinet one expired Ibuprofen was observed.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medications were discarded. Operator will check all medications the last Sunday of the month and discard or return to the parent as appropriate.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance on file for Staff Person#1 was completed for DOE purposes and not acceptable for Child Care Employment. The file for Staff Person #1 also lacked a current valid State Police Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will be removed from a child care taking position and will not return until they have obtained a DHS FBI clearance for Child Care Employment and a current State Police Clearance. Operator will comply with the CPSL.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A small bottle of white out was observed in a small drawer set in a cubby outside the S/A area.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The white out was removed and made inaccessible. All toxics will be kept in an area that is locked or out of reach of children.
2020-02-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Classroom a Preschool Age child was observed to be sleeping on the floor. In the Older Toddler Classroom a Older Toddler was observed to be sleeping on the bottom shelf of a bookshelf. The children were not sleeping on appropriate rest equipment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If a child becomes tired throughout the day, the child's sleep mat will be put out for that child to rest.
2020-02-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had received emergency plan training at the time of initial hire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will receive emergency training at their time of employment. It will become part of their employment packet to be turned in with all other necessary paperwork.
2020-02-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 lacked a request for their NSOR clearance prior to starting in a child care taking position and the Operator does not have a Waiver for Provisional hiring at this time. The file for Staff Person #2 also lacked a signed Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff Person #3 also lacked a completed Child Abuse Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training and they have exceeded 90 days in a child care taking position at this time.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1,2, and 3 were all suspended until the proper clearances were obtained. Once all clearances are obtained the staff will return to work. All staff will obtain the proper clearances, in accordance with the waiver before start of employment
2020-02-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A Staff Person in the Older Toddler room was observed to use hand sanitizer following diapering a child. The child's hands were not washed. When asked why the staff and child's hands were not washed it was reported that the portable sink in the classroom had run out of water the day before.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be reminded to wash their hands and a child's hands during the appropriate times. Signage was posted near the areas. All information was reviewed at a staff meeting
2020-02-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The portable sink used for handwashing in the Older and Younger Toddler Classroom areas was reported to be out of water which did not allow for a source of running water to be present at the diapering areas.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will check the portable sink on a weekly basis (sunday) and fill and empty the basin as needed.
2019-12-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30am an infant was observed to be sleeping in an infant seat in the Infant Area of the Main Classroom. This seat did not allow for the infant to be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will be placed in a pack n play to sleep on their backs. All swings that do not let the infant sleep in the proper sleeping position have been removed from the area. If there is a medical condition from the doctor and excuse will be obtained and shows the exact medical reason for the child to sleep in an upright position
2019-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the gross motor classroom one cracked bin with sharp edges was 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.)
The bin was removed from the gross motor room. Staff will periodically check the children's toys and equipment and discard the items as needed.
2019-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A tote bag containing prescription medications and a nonprescription children's ibuprophen was observed on a stand and could be accessible to children in the space.

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.)
The medication was locked up immediately. Staff will check all bags for any medication that needs to be locked up
2019-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The lid to the garbage can at the changing table in the Older Toddler area of the facility was observed to be in disrepair as it was not lifting with the hands free foot pedal to allow for appropriate disposal of soiled diapers.

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.)
New metal garbage cans were purchased for rooms. Staff will monitor to make sure lids are in proper working conditions to assure diapers are disposed of appropriately.
2019-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A lunch meat sandwich was observed in a lunch box in a child's cubby outside the preschool area of the facility. The sandwich was reported to be intended for a child in care.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sandwich was placed in the preschool refrigerator. Staff will monitor lunch boxes for foods that need refrigerated.

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