The Learning Locomotion - Bangor PA Child Care Center

215 S 1ST ST , BANGOR PA 18013
(610) 588-4321

About the Provider

Description: The mission of The Learning Locomotion, Inc. is to provide the highest quality educationally based child care for children from infant to pre-teen. Our programs are developed and managed by personnel with educational backgrounds and experience in arts, music, dance, technology and physical development. We want parents to not only feel that their child is safe but also that they are receiving a superior education through highly interactive child care alternatives. Finally, The Learning Locomotion, Inc. is actively involved in the community, Bangor School District, IU20, The Bangor Elderly High Rise, The Elks, Lehigh, East Stroudsburg University and Northampton Community College. The Learning Locomotion will provide services to any parent looking for an educationally based child care program in Northampton and Monroe County.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172635
  • Capacity: 69
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • 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
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection 2/13/2020, the most recent health report and immunizations on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 7/31/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health report with immunizations attached will be obtained for Child #1 as soon as possible. In the future, updated health reports will be obtained at least every 6 months for all infants and young toddlers enrolled at the facility. We will also request that parents provide updated vaccinations for all infants and toddlers every time the child goes to the doctor.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection 2/13/2020, Staff #1 had an updated mandated reporter training on file completed on 1/14/2020, but the previous mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 was completed on 12/10/2014.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete an approved mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all staff will complete the required mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection 2/13/2020, peeling paint was seen near the bottom of one of the walls in the cafeteria.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The small area where paint was peeling was immediately covered with tape. All staff will do visual safety checks of the facility and all areas will be addressed as needed.
2019-02-07 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired on 9/14/2018. Staff #1 had a volunteer state police clearance on file until 1/30/2019 when the employment state police clearance was obtained. Staff #2 did not complete required mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All clearances for staff are required to be employment clearances. The required mandated reporter training for all staff must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff files will double checked at the time of hire to ensure that all clearances are employment clearances. All staff will complete the required mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.
2019-02-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen outside on the building in the main playground area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Siding will be put up over the areas outside where the paint is peeling. The monthly safety checklist will continue to followed and all areas will be addressed as needed.
2018-02-09 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing pad in the infant classroom was ripped and had foam exposed; thus it could not be sanitized properly.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The ripped diaper changing pad was replaced with a rest mat until a new diaper pad is purchased. Diaper changing pads will be checked after every use and will be replaced as needed. A spare diaper changing pad will always be available.
2018-02-09 Renewal 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the beginning of the inspection on 2/9/2018, the indoor temperature for the preschool classroom measured 61 F. This was due to the door in the classroom that leads to the outside having a small gap between the door and the wall which was allowing cold air to come in.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The door gap was covered with duct tape. The temperature in the preschool classroom gradually rose and measured 65 F and 66 F at two separate times later in the day. Maintenance will be called to put in new weather stripping to eliminate the gap in the door. The indoor temperature will be monitored daily and will be addressed as needed.
2018-02-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Behind a shelf in the preschool classroom the molding trim at the bottom of the wall is coming off.

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.)
The molding trim will be replaced. All staff will visually check the classrooms for safety daily and will bring any concerns to the director's attention. Monthly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed.
2018-02-09 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen on the wall in the cafeteria next to one of the bench seats and also on the building in the outdoor play area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will be contacted to repair the peeling paint in the cafeteria and on the building in the outdoor play area. The peeling paint outside will be covered until it can repainted if need be. All staff will visually check the areas where children receive care daily for safety. Any concerns will be brought to the director's attention. Monthly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed.
2017-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 indicated she punished child # 1 by slapping the child in the mouth with two fingers after the child attempted to bite her. Staff # 1 stated she would also slap child # 1 with 2 fingers on the child's hand if the child acted out.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for Facility Person #1 to receive a minimum of 2 hours of PQAS approved training regarding appropriate redirection and discipline of children in daycare. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the regional Key. The legal entity must receive DPW approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility persons will not use any form of physical punishment. Staff # 1 will complete a 2 hour training titled, Lets Talk Discipline. At time of incident Staff # 1 was in the role of a parent and the incident involved her own child.

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