Todays Child Learning Center - Darby PA Child Care Center

328 MAIN ST , DARBY PA 19023
(610) 532-7499

About the Provider

Description: Our goal is to establish a relationship with the parents and community to ensure the program meets the needs of the child. We want the best for you and your child and, through a multi-disciplinary approach, strive to provide the best. We encourage you to become an active participant in our programs.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173902
  • Capacity: 208
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Southeast Delco
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CHILD IN THE 3 YEAR OLD ROOM PLAYING BEADS THAT WERE A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL REMOVE THE BEADS AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WHO MAY STILL BE PLACING OBJECTS IN THEIR MOUTH.
2020-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AS SELF REPORTED BY PROVIDER, CHILD #1 HAD ACCESS TO A TOXIC MATERIAL.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER HAS RETRAINED STAFF IN SUPERVISION. PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT IN-HOUSE SUPERVISION TRAINING, SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST, COMPLETE SUPERVISION OBSERVATION CHECKLIST, HAVE ACTIVE SUPERVISION REMINDER POSTED IN CHILDCARE AREA AND REMOVE TOXIC MATERIALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
2020-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE ONE YEAR OLD ROOM MISSING A COVER.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A COVER WILL BE PLACED IN THE OUTLET AND ALL OUTLETS WILL HAVE COVERS ON THEM WHEN NOT IN USE.
2020-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AS SELF REPORTED BY PROVIDER, CHILD #1 HAD ACCESS TO A TOXIC MATERIAL.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER HAS RETRAINED STAFF IN SUPERVISION. PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT IN-HOUSE SUPERVISION TRAINING, SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST, COMPLETE SUPERVISION OBSERVATION CHECKLIST, HAVE ACTIVE SUPERVISION REMINDER POSTED IN CHILDCARE AREA AND REMOVE TOXIC MATERIALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
2020-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE KINDERGARTEN WAS NOT CLEAN.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE ROOM AND AREAS CLEANED AND MAINTAINED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
2020-01-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: PER PROVIDER'S ADMISSION, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS SEEN ON FOOTAGE PUSHING CHILDREN #1 AND 2.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 WAS TERMINATED. PROVIDER WILL NOT ALLOW ANY STAFF TO HARM CHILDREN. PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF ARE TRAINED AND SUPERVISED.
2019-12-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE INFANT AND ONE YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE DROPPINGS CLEANED UP AND WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE EXTERMINATION SERVICES. VERIFICATION OF MONTHLY SERVICES WILL BE SENT TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CHILD SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL RETRAIN STAFF AND ENSURE THAT STAFF ONLY PUT CHILDREN ON ASSIGNED REST EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVE THAT THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN DID NOT CONTAIN A THERMOMETER.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL PUT A THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND ENSURE THAT THERE IS ONE IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT AS REQUIRED EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR A YOUNG TODDLER.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT AND CHECK FILES EVERY 6 MONTHS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF STAFF PERSONS #1,2 AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST THAT HEALTH ASSESMENTS BE COMPLETED ENTIRELY AND FILES WILL BE REVIEWED EVERY 6 MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETED.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FILES OF STAFF PERSONS # 3 AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO LETTERS OF 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.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST LETTERS OF REFERENCES AND ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE AT LEAST TWO IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #5, HIRED 11/15/2017, DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED FBI HISTORY CLEARANCE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #6, HIRED 10/13/2014, DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED FBI HISTORY CLEARANCE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON # 5 AND 6 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. PROVIDER WILL REQUEST ALL CLEARANCES AND ENSURE THAT STAFF HAVE UPDATES CLEARANCES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE WINDOWS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OPENING ABOVE 6 INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE STOPPERS INSTALLED ON THE WINDOWS TO PREVENT THEM FROM OPENING. THE WINDOWS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE STOPPER IS IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DUST IN THE WINDOW AREA IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE AREA CLEANED AND WILL REVIEW THE FACILITY ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO ENSURE ALL AREAS ARE CLEAN.

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