Mtsd/westlake Early Learning Center - Erie PA Child Care Center

4330 W LAKE RD , ERIE PA 16505
(814) 835-5773

About the Provider

Description: MTSD/WESTLAKE EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 21 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179166
  • Capacity: 21
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Millcreek Township
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-01 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not include documentation of a flu shot.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 did not have documentation of a flu vaccination with in the past year. The staff conferenced with the child's mother and encouraged her to schedule a flu vaccination for the child, however the parent choose to complete a flu exemption letter. In the future all student immunization records will be reviewed and families will be counseled on the importance of vaccinations and encouraged to schedule an appointment for any missing vaccinations or complete the appropriate vaccination exemption forms with in the first 30 days of enrollment.
2019-05-16 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records in the files for Child #1 through #5 are not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child #2: missing documentation of 3rd and/or 4th doses of IPV (Polio). Flu shots for all five children are not within the past 12 months: Child #1: January, 2018. Child #2 and #3: None. Child #4: 2017. Child #5: 2015.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The families were asked for updated immunization records or were asked to complete the appropriate letter stating they were exempt from immunizations. In the future all immunizations will be checked within the first 30 days of school and if immunizations are missing the family will be asked for updates or letters at that time.
2019-05-16 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: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessments in the files for both staff persons are current.

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.)
The staff Health Assessments were over 24 months old. In the future we will ask all staff health assessments be completed with in the 24 month requirement. The current assessments for these staff were current.
2017-05-09 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 contained parental updates which were more than 6 months apart. The most recent parental signature is current.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent had updated the form, but within a time frame that was outside of the 6 month window. In the future all families will update their forms at Pre-K Open house in August and again in January each school year to insure they are all updated in a timely fashion.
2017-05-09 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not include soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A bar of soap was added to the first-aid kit. In the future the kit will be checked several times throughout the school year to insure all items required are in the kit. We also keep extra items on site in a locked cabinet, so that the kit can be replenished when items are used.

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