Description: “At Tender Years Child Development Centers, we understand that choosing a child care center for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will have to make as a parent. Whether you are looking for full time day care, part time preschool, or a smaller class size for your Kindergartner, Tender Years, Inc. is here for you! We offer the following DPW licensed programs (with both full- and part-time options): Infants, Young Toddlers, Older Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Before & After School Care, and Summer Camp.
We are a small, family-owned private corporation who understands completely the needs of the families in Central Pennsylvania. As a mother and grandmother, I can tell you that we pride ourselves on our family-like environment. And it is our top priority to make sure that the families and staff here at Tender Years, Inc. feel like part of our family.”
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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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person #1 indicates that a physical examination was not completed. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment on file for facility person #1 was corrected by the original physician. Going forward, we will ensure that all health assessments include a physical and are correctly completed prior to working. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A toilet tank cover was observed to be missing from one of the toilets in the Hoots classroom, which was corrected as of 7/28/2020. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new toilet tank cover was received, and placed on the toilet which was missing one in the Hoots classroom. Going forward we will ensure that all toilet areas and fixtures are to be in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 5/20/19, contained a child abuse clearance with a name that did not match the staff person's legal name. 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.) Facility person #1 has since resigned from our center, last day of employment: 11/15/2019. Going forward, we will ensure that all staff files are complying with the CPSL and with Chapter 3940 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2019-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet on a plugged-in cord, accessible to children in the Einsteins room, was observed not to have a protective cover, which was corrected on site. 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.) The electrical outlet was corrected on site by removing the cord. Going forward, all protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plug in air freshener was observed to be accessible to children in the Einsteins classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plug in air freshener was removed and thrown out. Going forward, all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, ab Oball rattle was observed in an infant child care space. Oballs (with plastic discs filled with beads) have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Oball rattle was removed from the infant child care space and placed in the trash. Children's toys and equipment described as hazardous or recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall be removed from the child care space immediately upon receiving notification. |
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| 2018-12-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/30/18, peeling paint and plaster was observed on the wall in the left corner in the K/K-readiness classroom. Continued non-compliance: On 12/27/18, peeling paint and plaster was observed on the wall in the left corner in the K/K-readiness classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint and plaster was covered immediately. Going forward we will ensure that all peeled or damaged paint is not throughout the center, and is fixed immediately. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crack was observed in a toy bin in the K/K-readiness classroom, creating a pinch hazard, which was corrected on site. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy lid which had a crack was removed from the classroom and thrown away. Going forward, we will ensure that all toys, play equipment, and other indoor/outdoor equipment used by children is in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the Forrest Friends refrigerator. Hot wheels cars, with removable parts less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed to be accessible to children in the Tiny Toons, Early Explorers, and Little Einsteins classrooms. Small craft Google eyes were observed to be accessible to children in the Little Einsteins room. All were corrected on site. 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 plastic bag which was located in the Forest Friends refrigerator was thrown away; the Hotwheels cars located in Tiny Toons, Early Explorers, and Little Einsteins were removed from the classrooms; and the small craft googly eyes located in Little Einsteins were removed. Going forward, we will ensure all toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts, and plastic bags are not accessible to children who are still placing object in their mouths. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs in which infants were sleeping in the Baby Birds classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction: Cribs were moved at the time of inspection. Measure 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs in all infant classrooms. Going forward we will ensure there is at least 2 feet of space on at least three sides of a bed, cot, crib, or other rest equipment while in use. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were not written instructions from the individual who prescribed child #1's Albuterol. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For child #1, we received written instructions for their prescribed Albuterol. Going forward, we will ensure that we have the proper written instructions on file. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inhaler, intended for the use of child #2, was labeled for child #4. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician and parent labeled the medication correctly along with written instructions for the use of the medication. Going forward we will ensure that we have the label of the medication container will identity the name of the medication, and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A medication log for child #3 did not include the amount of Gold Bond administered on 6/19/18. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication for child #3 was returned back to the parents, and is no longer at the facility. Going forward, we will ensure that all medication logs included the amount of medication administered. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A diaper was observed not to be immediately discarded into the hands-free trash can in the Baby Birds classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proper diapering procedures were reviewed with all infant/toddler staff. Going forward, we will ensure that all disposable diapers provided by the parent or by the facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded my immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered receptacle. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not an acceptable health assessment on file for facility person #5 at the time of inspection. Tuberculosis screening results were on file for staff person #8, however it was dated more than one year prior to the staff person's start date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 obtained an acceptable health assessment; and staff person #8 completed tuberculosis screening again on 11/05/2018. Going forward we will ensure that all staff have the acceptable assessment within 12 months of hire prior to the first day of employment. We will ensure that all employees have the required screening results on file, dated within the previous 12 months. |
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