The Morgan School Llc - Reading PA Child Care Center

6120 PERKIOMEN AVE , READING PA 19508
(610) 551-3635

About the Provider

Description: THE MORGAN SCHOOL LLC is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185055
  • Capacity: 85
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Exeter Township - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13
  • District Office Phone: (484) 651-8000 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 2/20/20 observed per review of documents that staff number 1 Started childcare on 1/27/20 and her FBI clearance was received 1/29/20.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will ensure that all new hires will have all official clearances, trainings and other required documents prior to their official start date working with children.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 does not have proof of a health assessment on file.

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.)
On the 20th staff 4 provided owner with tb screening and health assessment To ensure this does not happen in the future, all staff will have health assessment and tb screening completed prior to employment.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 does not have proof of tb screening on file.

Correction Required: 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On the 20th staff 4 provided owner with tb screening that was read on the 20th of Nov 2019. The test was done on the 18th on Nov 2019. To ensure this does not happen in the future, all staff will have tb screening completed prior to employment.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 3 does not have 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 3 obtained 3 nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. to ensure this does not happen again, provider will ensure that 2 nonfamily references are on file at initial hire.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not review the emergency plan that is on file.

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.)
The entire staff did coordinate and write the document as a team which was completed on 18, Nov 2019. It has since been documented and placed in each induvial file. In the future when new hires join the team, as part of their on board training, the director will go over the emergency plan and will be documented and placed in file to ensure that everyone is familiar with the plan, we will conduct monthly emergency evacuation and fire drills with staff and children.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 does not have a valid fbi clearance on file and staff 2 does not have a valid child abuse clearance on file. Staff 1 has a PDE fbi clearance on file dated 4.26.18. Staff 1 does not have a DHS fbi clearance on file. Staff 2 has a child abuse clearance on file dated 9.10.14 which is beyond the 5 years that is allotted for all clearances.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After the state visit, provider contacted the entire staff via phone and followed up with an email stating the missing files. Staff 2 informed provider that her child abuse was sent in however, it had not been received. Staff received actual child abuse clearance on 11.26.19. Staff 1 received her fbi clearance on Friday 11.22.19 at 3:45. Owner drove with staff 1 to Harrisburg to obtain DHS fbi clearance. Due to the change in the CPSL, all clearances will be completed prior to initial hire. PDE clearances will not be accepted as a result of the education that our field rep provided.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 does not proof of 2500 hours of child care experience on file to qualify as an assistant 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. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 3 will be an aide until 2500 hours of experience in child care is obtained. In the future, provider will make sure that staff have the education and experience on file to qualify as an ags.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(1) - Director qualifications/Bachelor's + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 is the centers director. Staff 1 does not have a valid Pennsylvania id on file. Staff 1 has a PDL on file dated 7.2018. Staff 1 does not have proof of 1250 hours of child care experience on file to qualify as a director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately after the state visit on the 20th, owner sat down and went over the necessary components to make sure the center is successful. Staff left to have her license done on the 20th at 3 pm. Staff 1 brought her license to the center, it was copied and placed in staff 1 file. Going forward, the director will ensure that upon hire, no employees will be hired without all documentation in place including valid state id's. On Wednesday the 20th after the inspection, owner provided staff 1 with document that was provided by state inspector. Staff 1 attained the hours needed from her prior child care experience/employer equaling 1250+ hours. To ensure this does not occur, all employees upon employment will have valid state id and experience/education prior to being hired.
2019-11-20 Initial review 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 is listed as an aid and does not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.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.)
After inspection on the 20th owner contacted staff 4 via email informing staff 4 that she needed to verify education. Staff 4 went to the high school and received a copy of her high school transcript and gave to owner which was place in staff 4's file. To ensure that this does not happen in the future, anyone that is being hired has he proper education on file prior to being hired.

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