Warwick Day Care Center - Pottstown PA Child Care Center

145 W URNER ST , POTTSTOWN PA 19465
(610) 323-1601
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Walk into any Warwick Child Care Center and the first thing you will notice are the smiling faces!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181417
  • Capacity: 95
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Owen J Roberts
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19
  • District Office Phone: (484) 593-5050 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-23 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no emergency plan training on file for staff #4.

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.)
I will scan the emergency plan for staff #4 that was reviewed with staff on January 8, 2020. I will be sure that this is reviewed annually by all staff.
2020-07-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no NSOR certificate on file for staff #4 (date of hire 6-12-17).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #4- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will scan staff person #4 current NSOR. I will ensure that all staff have the proper clearances on file prior to working with children.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no address and/or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #3-6.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Address and/or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released will be added on the emergency contact form for child #3-6. All emergency contact forms will have the address and/or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, child #1 (date of birth 2-19-19) did not have immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and there was no letter of exemption for these missing vaccinations.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated immunization record will be obtained for child #1. All children will follow immunization schedule in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no health report for staff #1 that answered if the staff person had a physical examination, is free from communicable disease and is able to provide childcare.

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.)
Staff #1 will obtain a health report that answers the 3 questions as outlined on the state form. In the future, all health assessments for staff will answer the 3 questions.
2019-07-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the investigation, it was told from staff #1 that the center was made aware of the injury to the elbow of the child from the parent. Although no documentation was received from that parent other than verbal conversation that the child was seen in the ER, the center did not report this to DHS.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE IMMEDIATELY INFORMED ALL STAFF THAT IF A CHILD IS TAKEN TO THE ER OR THEY ARE TOLD BY A PARENT THEY TOOK THEIR CHILD TO AN ER, THAT AN ADMINISTRATOR HAS TO BE NOTIFIED SO THAT IT CAN BE REPORTED TO DHS. ALL ADMINISTRATORS WERE INFORMED THAT ER VISITS MUST BE REPORTED TO DHS.
2018-12-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of prior child care experience (2,500 Hours) on file for staff #1-4.

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.)
Staff #1 verification of prior experience submitted on 12-31-18 Staff #2 verification of 30 college credits submitted on 12-31-18 Staff #3 verification of BA degree submitted on 12-31-18 Staff #4 will treat this employee as an aide until 2,500 hours is documented.
2018-12-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of emergency plan training on file for staff #2, 3 and 4.

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.)
All three employees signed emergency plan training, sent to inspector on 12-31-18. Will ensure all sites have full files on hand at center.
2018-12-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of 6 clock hours of child care training on file for staff #2.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated transcript for staff #2 sent to inspector on 12-31-18. Verifying 3 college classes taken in psychology and social work in fall 2018.
2018-12-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no fire safety training on file for staff #2. The last recorded date was 6-5-17.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation sent to inspector on 12-31-18 of fire safety training for staff #2. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ANNUALLY.
2018-12-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no mandated reporter training on file for staff #1 (date of hire 11/2017). There was no signed disclosure statement, no request for FBI clearance or completed clearance on file for staff #3 (date of hire 12-4-18). Also, Staff #3 is a provisional hire due to not having completed clearances on file and she was in the school age classroom alone and as the only staff person. There was no mandated reporter training on file for staff #4 (date of hire 6/2018).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #-3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 - proof of mandated reporter training submitted on 12-31-18. Staff #3 signed disclosure statement, request and proof of fingerprint submission submitted 12-31-18. Provider will ensure that provisional hires are not left unsupervised at any times. Staff #4 proof of mandated reporter training submitted 12-31-18.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2018 a broken bookshelf was observed in the school age classroom. The large play has areas where the metal has rusted and is exposed.

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 book shelf will be repaired or removed from the child care space. The rusty areas on the play until will be sanded and painted. In the future all equipment will be in good repair. Items will be repaired or replaced if damage occurs.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Drawers and cabinets ( accessible to the children ) were observed in the lower level older toddler classroom. Items with a diameter of less than 1 inch,( pom poms, brass fasteners, beads, craft items )and plastic bags were observed in the drawers and cabinets.

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.)
Child safety locks will be placed on the cabinets and drawers. In the future all toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch and plastic bags will not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2018, an unlabeled bottle (child #1) was observed in the young toddler room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottles will be labeled with the child's name as required. Staff will check bottles daily to ensure compliance.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not had fire safety training for the past year.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will attend fire safety training. In the future all staff will have fire safety training annually as required.

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Reviews

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Shining star Jun 18, 2019
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Do not waste your time sending your darling child/children here its a joke its not daycare environment staff is not trained to teach kids or work with kids to make them ready for school your kid gets hurt staff does not know anything they did not see it happen they do not get involved with the kids

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