Description: TENDER CARE LEARNING CENTER/MURRYSVILLE is a Child Care Center in MURRYSVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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.
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The work addresses sand phone number for Child #3 have been added to their file. Forms will be checked thoroughly for completion by both Assistant Director and Director upon enrollment so nothing is over looked. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contains an initial health report dated more than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file for child #2 contains a current health report. Child files are entered into the ProCare System so we are given alerts when children are due for health assessments and immunizations. Child files will be put in a "new start" drawer to ensure they are complete before the 60 day time frame is up. Each parent will be given the correct form upon enrollment so their is no confusion. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child #2 lacks a statement that the child is participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An updated physical and immunization record on the correct Health assessment form will be obtained and added to Child #2 file. Child files are entered into the ProCare System so we are given alerts when children are due for health assessments and immunizations. Child files will be put in a "new start" drawer to ensure they are complete before the 60 day time frame is up. Each parent will be given the correct form upon enrollment so their is no confusion. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record of immunization on file for child #2 is dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #2 has a current record of immunization on file. Child files are entered into the ProCare System so we are given alerts when children are due for health assessments and immunizations. Child files will be put in a "new start" drawer to ensure they are complete before the 60 day time frame is up. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks written verification of a current DTAP, Pneumococcal, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An updated shot record will be obtained and added to child #1 and child #2's file or a refusal to vaccinate will be obtained. Parents will be reminded monthly in the newsletter to bring in any and all shot records and well visit paper work each time they go to the doctors. All child files have been entered into the Pro Care system as well that will not electronically alert us when children need new health assesments and immunizations. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months. 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 #2 has a current physical on file. All staff files are now entered into the Pro Care system which will now give us alerts when teachers are due for Clearances, Physicals, and Trainings. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter trainings file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval greater than 5 years or 60 months. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #3 is dated more than 90 days after staff person #3 began in a child care taking position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff file for staff #1 and #3 contain verification of current mandated reporter training. All staff files are now entered into the Pro Care system which will now give us alerts when teachers are due for Clearances, Physicals, and Trainings. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated more than 24 months ago. 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 was sent the next work day for a new physical. An alert system on the computer was set up to ensure each staff person has a physical every 24 months. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks documentation of emergency plan training conducted prior to 2019. Staff person #1 has been employed by the legal entity more than 2 years. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Upon initial employment all employees will recieve emergency plan training. We will have a staff meeting where each employee will be retrained on the emergency plan. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 12 months ago. 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.) Staff Person #1 is scheduled to have Fire Safety on December 23rd. The certificate will be sent as soon as she completes the course. In the future each staff member will be required to take the fire safety course annually. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks a valid FBI clearance dated at the time staff person #1 began in a child care taking position. The current FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 1 year after staff person #1 began in a child care taking position and was obtained for DOE purposes. The file for staff person #3 lacks proof of application for the NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 is currently working in a child care taking position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff Person #1- Her FBI Department of Education clearance results were placed in her file immediately. The following Monday she was fingerprinted under the DHS and the results have been emailed. Staff Person # 3 - Was removed form the classroom until 12/9/2019 when we received the results from her NSOR Clearance. In the future we will ensure copies of sent clearances are maintained for staff files. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, who is identified as and performing the duties of a group supervisor, lacks verification of education to meet the qualifications of group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person was reclassified as an Assitant Group Supervisor until she completes her degree. In the future, staff will have proof of education on file prior to being assigned a role at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks a written evaluation dated within the past 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A copy of her evaluation from December 2019 was placed in her file. In the future all staff will receive an evaluation in December every year. A copy of that will be placed in their file. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed accessible electrical outlets in a power strip located near the refrigerator in the infant 2 room which lack protective covers. Observed one accessible electrical outlet in the preschool room 1 room which lacks a protective cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Outlet covers were placed on every outlet. The HSC will check for covered outlets during her daily and weekly inspections to ensure they are all covered. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the hot water temperature at the accessible sink measured 114 F in the young toddler room, 117 F in the young toddler 2 room, 113 F in the infant room, 112 F in the infant room and 111 F in the preschool 1 room. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The hot water tank was turned down. Each month a check will be done on three different classrooms to ensure the temperature does not exceed 110 degrees. The results of this will be in the DS binder. |
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