Uni-vision Childcare

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the smoke detector on the 3rd floor of the building was not operational. (CORRECTED ON DAY OF INSPECTION).

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter on file for staff person 1 was not an approved training for DHS Child care purposes. The disclosure statement on file for staff person 1 was incomplete. It was not signed by a witness.

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.

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, child service reports had not been completed every six months during the previous year for children 1 and 2. The child service reports on file for child 1 were dated in August of 2018 and then more than 6 months later in July of 2019. The child service reports on file for child 2 were dated in June of 2018, then more than 6 months later in March of 2019.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 began employment on 2/18/2019. Her record did not include a health assessment. The document that was on file appeared to be an intake form, was not signed by a doctor, and did not meet the requirements of the regulations.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information had been updated in the master file(s), but has yet to be updated in other facility records (needed in both rooms and in the go-bag.)

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: The child care center regulations (PA Code 3270) and the facility's emergency plan were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 2 did not include a staff evaluation from the previous 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person 1 began employment on 10-2-2018. Her initial health assessment and TB was not obtained within the 12 months prior to service, as it was obtained after her start date on 10-7-2018.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 1 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person 1 began employment on 10-2-2018. Her FBI clearance was dated 10-9-18, her Child Abuse clearance was dated 10-11-18, and her State Police Clearance was dated 10-2-18. Her record did not contain documentation of filing for clearances by her start date.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a gross motor play structure that was located on the playground was not embedded into the ground / protective surfacing. The equipment's instruction manual from the manufacturer requires embedded mounting.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, small toy pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in an area accessible to the toddlers in care (front classroom). (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children were observed napping on cots that had less than 2 feet of free space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for staff person 1 was dated 7-26-2016 (past due for an update). The staff person is a substitute, but has worked since the health assessment has lapsed.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 1 did not include a written evaluation of the staff person from the 12 months prior.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the edges of a play rug located in the front classroom were flipped up (creating a tripping hazard). A staff person and a child were both observed getting their feet tangled up in the rug.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a small area of mulch was observed in an area accessible to toddlers.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the daily schedule was not posted in the front classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Noncompliance Area: Child service reports were completed in 12/2016, then more than 6 months later in 8/2017. Initial child service reports for children 1 and 6 were not completed within 6 months of the child's start date.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 1-5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child 5 did not include an address for one of the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the back classroom space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: During the past year, more than 6 months lapsed between emergency contact and financial agreement updates.

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 information. A 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the most recent health report on file for child #1 (Born 10/2015) was dated 2-21-17. The most recent health assessment on file for child #3 (Born May 2015) was dated 5-17-16.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the TB test on file for staff person #2 was dated more than 12 months prior to service. Staff person #3 did not have a health assesment on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator had not yet notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program`s use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program`s use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 only had one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that staff persons 1-3 received emergency plan training at the time of hire.

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.

Noncompliance Area: According to paperwork on file at the time of inspection, staff person 3 is currently aide qualified. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone in a classroom with children.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following items were observed in areas accessible to children: A chair with a cracked seat (CORRECTED ON SITE), dusty toy shelves, a loose cord hanging from the air conditioning unit, and a small area of the outside wall was crumbling and in poor repair.

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.

Noncompliance Area: According to the documentation provided at the time of inspection, a fire drill was held on 12/6/16, and the next one was not held until 3/8/17.

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.