The Childrens Nest Inc - Allentown PA Family Child Care

832 S 11th St , ALLENTOWN PA 18103
(610) 739-7467

About the Provider

Description: The Childrens Nest Inc is a Family Child Care in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00166593
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - On Site at School, Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-03 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 &3 are missing the address and telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents provide physician's information. All new enrollments will have the child's physicians information documented.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the parents work address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent provide work information. All new enrollments will have the parents work information documented.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been updated annually. Last signature signifying review is 9/26/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review and update emergency plan. In the future emergency plan will be reviewed and updated annually.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, 2 & 3 do not have proof of annual emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility persons will receive emergency plan training and will receive it annually.
2018-10-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will document child's date of admission, and in the future all new enrollments will have the child's date of admission.
2018-10-04 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2, 3, 4 ,5 & 6 are missing the parent's work addresses and telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parents provide employment information, address and phone number and document on the emergency contact form. All new enrollments will have parents place of employment, address and phone number on the emergency contact form.
2018-10-04 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing health insurance policy number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent provide policy number and document it on the emergency contact form. In the future when children are enrolled parents will provide policy numbers and will be documented.
2018-10-04 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The bottom right corner of the shed, the metal siding is not securely attached.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will remove the loose piece of siding in the future will do monthly safety checks to ensure there are no hazards in the play yard.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a play mat in the outdoor play space that is torn in several places and the foam is accessible to the children.

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 mat will be removed from the play space. In the future monthly safety checks will be completed to make sure there are no broken toys in the outdoor play area.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the operator's signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will sign the agreement, and in the future will make sure all agreements are signed at time of enrollment.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will document the services to be provided and in the future at the time of enrollment I will make sure services to be provided are documented.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission will be documented on the agreement. In the future the date of admission will be on all agreements.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing health insurance coverage.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will get the insurance information from the parents. In the future the child's insurance information will be documented on the emergency contact form.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 is missing two written nonfamily references.

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 will obtain two written references, and in the future all new hires will have two written nonfamily on file.
2017-10-10 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, 2, 3 & 4 do not have proof of annual emergency plan training 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will receive emergency plan training and in the future all staff will receive emergency plan training annually.

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