The Learning Tree Child Care Center Llc - Danville PA Child Care Center

407 MILL ST , DANVILLE PA 17821
(570) 275-1016

About the Provider

Description: The mission of The Learning Tree Child Care Center LLC is to provide safe, affordable, high quality child care for parents who live and work in the Danville area. In doing so, The Learning Tree supports families in their efforts to reach their goals. The Learning Tree child Care Center provides a cognitively based program for children ages six weeks to five years. It provides a safe and caring environment where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace while provided the appropriate developmental tools for their learning. The Learning Tree staff is committed to the families it serves, providing support and encouragement.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177582
  • Capacity: 82
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11
  • District Office Phone: (570) 704-5333 (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 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is one tile missing on the ground of the outdoor play space creating a possible tripping hazard

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.)
We have never had a tile there because of the pole that obstructs the way of putting in a tile. We will place a fixed object in the area to prohibit tripping.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are plastic bags located in the bottom unlocked drawer of the plastic cabinet accessible to children in the older toddler room

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Plastic bags will be kept out of reach of all children in all classrooms.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The vinyl black chair located in the Learning Lane Room has holes in material

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All areas were worn not actual holes they have been taped and fixed to make them safe
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the older toddler room does not have a thermometer to verify temperature. The refrigerator located on the landing has a temperature reading 50 degrees F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The refridgerator in the Older Toddler room was put there for staff and is not to be used for anything else. The thermostat in the other refrigerator will be turned up and checked to make sure the temperature is 45 degrees or less.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule is not posted in the older toddler room

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Daily schedule has been posted to the Older Toddler room and is marked to not be taken down
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3's immunization record is not listed on the health assessment

Correction Required: 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.)
Alicia will go through all children's files to make sure that all immunizations are attached to the physical
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have parental permission slips for diaper ointments they are administering to children

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This has never been brought to our attention in the past. To rectify this we are requiring all children to have a medication log completed for all diaper ointments and filled out as they use.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The portion of the medication log that is required to be completed by staff was left blank on 6/27/19 for child #1. Child #2 has an "as needed" medication at facility but does not have a corresponding medication log on file.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For child 1 the medication was never given so that is why the staff portion was not filled out. Child 2 i did send the medication home because it was not to be left at the center. All medication coming into the center shall have a medication log completed and filled out entirely by parent and staff
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infants do not have written feeding schedules obtained by the parent on file

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written feeding schedules are collected at enrollment and are in the classroom in the child's portfolio files. I am not sure how the misunderstanding happened but they are in the classroom.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 does not have 2500 hours of child care experience documented in file to qualify for current position

Correction Required: 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.)
Her other experience had not been in the file. She has obtained it and I currently have it on file bringing her hours up to over 2500 hours.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have documentation on file to verify that they received 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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 has received her annual Emergency Plan training. All Staff will be required to complete this training upon being employed at The Learning Tree
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan is not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan has been placed in the Parent area of the Daycare where the Daycare Regulations hang as well as the License.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits located in the infant room and the Learning Lane Room do not contain soap. Soap and gloves are missing in the first-aid kit located in the Crayola Canon Room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be instructed on replacing items as they use them from The first aid kits. All supplies will be stocked.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The garbage can located in the infant bathroom is missing a hands free lid

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All garbage cans for diapers do have a hands free lid. There is another garbage can in the room that does not have a hands free lid but it is not used for disposing of diapers
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log shows that fire drills held on 4/1/19, 6/5/19 and 8/8/19 were held more than 60 days apart

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Drills will be no longer than 60 days apart

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