Treasure House Child Development Centers-taylor - Taylor PA Child Care Center

700 S MAIN ST TAYLOR COMMUNITY CENTER, TAYLOR PA 18517
(570) 562-1021

About the Provider

Description: Treasure House is a child-centered program whosepractices are rooted in sound child developmenttheories. The center follows teaching guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Fundamental to good teaching practices for young children is the knowledge that they are active learners who learn best through hands-on sensory experiences.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173827
  • Capacity: 20
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Riverside
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/22/20, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The metal climber equipment was observed in the outdoor play area wrapped in caution tape. The floor where the children would stand was rotted out and if a child stood on this section would fall. This piece of play equipment was also rusty at the handrails and steps, and throughout near screws or areas that were not protected by the plastic coating that had worn off. These areas were address with the staff at the time of the inspection.

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 metal climber equipment was observed in the outdoor play area wrapped with caution tape. The floor where the children will stand was rotted out and if a child stood on it this section would fall. This piece of play equipment was also rusty at the handrails and steps, and throughout near screws or areas that were not protected by the plastic coating that had worn off. Administration contacted the Landlord (Community Center) and they will repair the climber. The climber and all playground equipment will be safe for the children to use at all times. To prevent this from happening in the future, the director and staff will carefully examine all the playground equipment when completing the Monthly Site Safety Checklist.
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/22/20, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a date of hire of 7/1/19 and the file was missing documentation of mandated reporter training. Staff # 1 was working in ratio with children during this inspection. Staff file # 2 contained a mandated reporter training dated 12/11/14 and the training was not updated until 1/4/20. Staff file # 3 contained a mandated reporter training dated 1/20/15 and the training was not updated until 1/22/20. Staff # 2 and Staff # 3 did complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as directed by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 had a date of hire of 7/1/19 and the file was missing documentation of mandated reporter training. Staff #1 was working in ratio with children during this inspection. Staff file #2 contained a mandated reporter training dated 12/11/14 and the training was not updated until 1/4/20. Staff file #3 contained a mandated reporter training dated 1/20/15 and the training was not updated until 1/22/20. Staff #2 and staff #3 did complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as directed by the CPSL. The previous director did not regularly review staff files for due dates and renewals regularly and in a timely manner. Upon his resignation, the staff files were reviewed and it was noticed that staff mandated reporter training was past due or expiring soon. Staff were directed to take the mandated reporter training immediately. All staff mandated reporter training is completed and will always be renewed every 60 months as directed by the CPSL. The director will review staff files regularly and maintain a spreadsheet to monitor due dates and renewals. A month prior to any renewals, staff will be reminded of due dates and will complete all requirements as directed under the CPSL.
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/22/20, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The vents on the ceiling were viewed with large amounts of dust, light covers also contained large amount of dust and were dirty and ceiling tiles had stains that indicated a possible leave from above. These areas were addressed with the director at the time of the inspection.

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 vents on the ceiling were viewed with large amounts of dust, light covers also contained large amount of dust and were dirty and ceiling tiles had stains that indicated a possible leak from above. The director will contact the Landlord (Community Center) to clean the vents and light covers immediately, as well as, replace the ceiling tiles. All vents, light covers and ceiling tiles will be free of dirt, dust and stains at all times. To prevent this from happening in the future, cleanliness of the vents, light covers and ceiling tiles will be checked monthly when the Monthly Site Safety Check is completed.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 4 is a preschool aged child and the file has not had an updated heath report in the file since 9/12/17. Child file # 5 is a preschool aged child and the file has not had an updated health report in the file since 8/22/17. Both children were in attendance at the facility at the time of this inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain and updated health report on the listed children and will place a copy in the file. In the future the provider will be sure to obtain updated children's health reports as appropriate and maintain a copy in the file.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 had a health assessment dated 1/11/16 and did not have another updated health assessment in the file until 1/9/19. Staff file # 2 had a health assessment dated 2/17/16 and did not have another updated health assessment in the file until 8/28/18. Both staff did not update their health assessment within the 24 month update as per regulation.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure in the future all staff health assessments are updated every 24 months and copies of all health assessments will remain in the staff file at all times.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a physical site review of the facility was conducted. The door to the classroom that lead to either the outside door/play space or to the kitchen was left unlocked. On the other side to the door and accessible in that listed area was foamicide PQ, two bottles of bleach, mint one step, hand soap, purple clean soap and ice melt. All these items indicated they are to be kept out of reach of children.

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.)
A child safety lock will be placed on the listed door and will be certain this door remains locked at all times.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a physical site review was conduced. In the outdoor play space, on the areas of the fencing held together with screws, the screws faced into inside of the play area and were missing their plastic safety caps.

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 facility will discuss with maintenance the need to purchase and replace the plastic caps on the outdoor play area fence. The facility will ensure these caps remain in place at all times.
2018-01-05 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child files 1-3 emergency contact forms were current for this inspection; however, they were not updated every 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure in the future to update all children's emergency contact at least every 6-month and will keep a copy of this update in the child's file at all times.
2017-01-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE OUTDOOR PLAY GYM HAS HOLES ON THE PLASTIC OF THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE STEPS AND THE TOP PLASTIC BAR ABOVE THE LEFT SLIDE.

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 HOLES ON THE PLASTIC WILL ALL BE REPAIRED AND COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE ASAP. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL DO MONTHLY EQUIPMENT CHECKS AND ENSURE ALL REPAIRS ARE MADE ASAP.
2017-01-13 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO DOCUMENTATION OF THE STAFF ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEW AND 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.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL HAVE STAFF SIGN DOCUMENTATION OF THE ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEW AND KEEP DOCUMENTATION ON FILE. IN THE FUTURE THE STAFF WILL DOCUMENT EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT TIME OF REVIEW AND IT WILL BE KEPT IN ALL STAFF MEMBERS FILES.
2017-01-13 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE TOILET PAPER HOOK IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM IS BROKEN AND SHARP.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE TOILET PAPER HOOK WILL BE REMOVED. A NEW TOILET PAPER HOLDER WILL BE USED ASAP AND AT ALL TIMES.
2017-01-13 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FIRE DRILLS WERE CONDUCTED IN OVER 60 DAYS.

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.)
A FIRE DRILL WILL BE CONDUCTED ASAP. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL FIRE DRILLS ARE CONDUCTED AT LEAST EVERY 60 DAYS.

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