Third Street Alliance For Women Children - Easton PA Child Care Center

41 N 3RD ST , EASTON PA 18042
(610) 258-6271

About the Provider

Description: Third Street Alliance provides many services to the community including quality child care, adult day services, wellness and recreation programs for men, women and children, and shelter for homeless women and children.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175359
  • Capacity: 169
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Easton Area
  • 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
2020-02-27 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room there was a sensory bottle with objects less than 1 inch in diameter inside and the lid was not secure, allowing access to the objects inside.

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.)
The item thrown away. Staff were reminded to check their materials for broken/loose parts. The choke tubes were discussed to identify items too small to be in our infant and toddler classrooms.
2020-02-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, date of hire 12/9/2019 resides in New Jersey and does not have completed New Jersey child abuse history and criminal record check on file. The facility did not receive a provisional hire waiver until February 10, 2020.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Becca Kinney returned the following day with her New Jersey clearances. The clearances were submitted to the state inspector for approval.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Per health assessment review, Child #1, a preschool aged child, was not up to date with immunizations according to the ACIP.

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.)
We will review immunization records as we receive them to ensure that the full record is attached. The parent has transitioned pediatricians when the child was younger and the new pediatrician hadn't printed the full record. We now have the full record.
2019-02-08 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of the wooden gym floor that was broken causing a tripping hazard. There was a small hole in the wall, behind the toddler room bathroom door, which also had some peeling paint and plaster.

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.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.)
We have put in a new door stop to prevent future damage to the wall. The wall have been patched up and painted. The floor will be repaired by 3/1/19. Due to scheduling issues with the inclement weather, it has been rescheduled a couple of times. We will monitor our classrooms and learning environments to place work orders for areas that need repair and maintinence.
2018-02-13 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room there a hole in the wall near the bathroom and an area of peeling paint on one of the walls. In the school age bathroom there was a hole in the wall near the floor between the toilet and sink.

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. 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 areas will be painted and repaired. The bathroom wall to be tiled to prevent the damage from occurring again.
2017-03-23 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 did not have proof of an immunizations on file as is required.

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.)
This file will be updated by 04/23/17. In the future all immunizations will be collected at the time of enrollment.
2017-03-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 last had a health assessment on 03/12/15, which is out of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This staff has a scheduled appointment on 04/07/17 to correct the outdated health assessment. In the fututre all staff will complete health assessments timely.
2017-03-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired on 03/07/16 and as of 03/23/17 was still missing a complete FBI clearance as is required.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was removed from the day care and will not return until the complete clearance is brought in. In the future all clearances must be complete within 90 days.
2017-03-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed a hook style latch that was exposed in the toddler room, creating a sharp point.

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. In the future a building surface checklist will be put into place to be more proactrive regarding building surfaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hook has been covered in the past and will be once again.
2017-03-23 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed chipped paint in each pre-k classroom along the heat registers.

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 facility will refinish/repaint the small areas of chipping. In the future a building surface checklist will be put into place to be more proactrive regarding building surfaces.

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