Willow Tree Learning Ctr - Uniontown PA Child Care Center

69 ROMEO LN , UNIONTOWN PA 15401
(724) 439-0110

About the Provider

Description: WILLOW TREE LEARNING CTR is a Child Care Center in UNIONTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 129 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177173
  • Capacity: 129
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A loose knob, less than 1 inch in diameter, was observed on the changing table in the center YT room. The changing pad on the same table was torn with exposed inner foam filling.

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. 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.)
The loose knob on young toddler changing table was super glued on the screw and fixed same day as inspection. Screw was stripped and is now secure in place and will not come off. The changing pad was also repaired same day as inspection. Staff used wide clear tape to cover over tear in changing pad. Both are safe to use around children. In future, staff will make several daily checks for any harmful items in room. Will make sure everything is in good repair and allowed to be safe for children. Furniture and other support equipment checked several times daily by staff for safety. Repair or remove accordingly.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained a service report that has not been updated in over 13 months. The most recent service report on file was dated 5/1019. The file for child #4, enrolled since 5/29/19, did not contain a service report.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file #1 did have service report done on October 29, 2019. Child file #4 also had a service report done on October 29, 2019. After inspection went looking in teachers' room and found 15 child service reports hid in drawer. She never had parents sign or copied them. Director made copies and had what parents whose children are in attendance currently sign and gave copies to. Made a note on the 15 child service reports for inspector to see they were done. In future all children will have service reports done every 6 months (April and October). They will include information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. And what our next step is to achieve them between parent and provider. Due to COVID 19 documentation is on children's service reports that should have been done in April 2020 but were not done until July 2020 due to being shut down from March 17 thru May 31 2020. Inspectors will see why reports were not done timely.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained emergency contact information and a financial agreement which were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. Based on documentation, the last updates occurred on 6/11/19 and 6/11/20. The documents for child #3 are now 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 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.)
Child file #3 was signed and now current in child's files. Child #3 does not come to center on a consistent basis. Makes it hard to get signatures and forms from parent. Explained the importance of child's file and let parent know director must have things done in timely manner. If not, child will not be able to attend until things are brought in or signed. In future director will continue to make and use charts to keep track of all papers and documentation to be done in a timely manner and follow children's files. Reviews of charts are done every six months or updated when there are any changes in any information.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5, now a young toddler, contained a health report which has not been updated since the child was 2 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file #5 was given physical form and was told to have it back within time frame or child could not return until physical is back. Has until Friday, July 17, 2020 or cannot return. In future director will require an initial health report within 60 days of start day and every 6 months an updated health report until 2-year birthday. Then annual health report required.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #4 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of having received the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. The file for child #5, a young toddler, contained an immunization record which indicated they have only received 1 dose of Hep B. No documentation of any other vaccinations was on file for child #5.

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.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.)
Child file #1 parent was given a physical form and returned July 6, 2020. His physical was due while we were out for COVID19 documented in child's file. Parent has decided not to give child influenza shot. Parent sent in letter expressing her choice. Letter and new physical are in child's file and copies will be sent with correction list. Child file #2 parent was given a physical form and returned it June 30, 2020. His physical was also due while we were out for COVID19 documented in child's file. Parent has decided not to give child influenza shot. Parent sent in letter expressing her choice. Letter and new physical are in child's file and copies will be sent with correction list. Child file #4 parent was given a physical form, physical was given on May 11,2020. His physical was also due while we were out for COVID19 documented in child's file. Parent did have influenza shot given on November 11,2019. Child will not be able to receive new influenza shot until November 11, 2020. Letter from parent and new physical form are in child's file and copies will be sent with correction list. In future no child will be able to be accepted or retained if proper physical or documentation is not in file. All files will have updated immunizations or written documentation why parent is not having child receive shots. Will make sure all files are c in accordance with the schedule recommendations by the ACIP.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #6 and staff #8, both employed for over a year, lacked documentation of completing fire safety training.

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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Safety Training was scheduled for July 10,2020 at 5:30 pm after work. We had the class, and all got our training done and updated annually until July 10,2021. List of sign in for class and each individual certificate well be sent with correction list. Staff #6 and staff #8 were in attendance. In future, any new hire will be scheduled for fire safety training annually with the current staff with certificate in staffs file.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain documentation of completing the required 6 hours of annual training. The 6 clock hours were due to be completed prior to March 2020.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #3, #4, and #5 will have all 6 hours completed of annual training. Copies of their completed hours will be sent with the correction list.In future all staff will have their 6 hours of training within their annual year. Director will maintain better record with a chart to track when and who needs trainings and hours through the year.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #6, with a start date of 7/5/18, did not provide documentation of completing mandated reporter training as required. Based on documentation, staff # 8, with a start date of 6/10/19, completed mandated reporter training on 10/21/19, which is greater than the allowable 90 days.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 completed mandated reporter training as required. Copy of staff's training will be sent with the correction list. In future, all new hire staff will have mandated and health and basic safety training within their 90-day hiring period. Once again director will make a chart to track whom and what staff need within given time frame.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #6, with a start date of 7/5/18, did not contain a valid state police clearance. The file contained an invoice for the clearance dated 5/30/18. Staff #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The file for staff #8, with a start date of 6/10/19, contained a state police clearance and a child abuse clearance both for the purpose of volunteering instead of employment. The clearances were dated 2/10/18. The file for staff #8 also contained an FBI clearance from the Department of Education instead of DHS as required. Staff #8 may not work in a child care position at t facility.

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. Facility Person #6 and #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 reapplied for new clearance the same day as violation. We emailed inspector a copy at end of business day and replaced wrong clearance. Staff was told she could return next business day. New clearance is in staff #6 file. Staff #8 was taken off schedule until all new clearances were back. Staff #8 reapplied under DHS and for employment not volunteer. Staff #8 could return on Friday, July 10, 2020 with all new clearances. Copies of new clearances are in staff #8 file and copies will be sent with correction list. In future, director will make sure to look and go over all new hires and existing staff's clearances to make sure they are the proper forms and valid. Will make sure they are under DHS and not volunteer. Will comply with DHS regulations with all clearances.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 did not contain a written evaluation. Staff #2 was observed performing the duties of a staff person on 6/29/20.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 was given an annual review and went over and signed Thursday, July 9, 2020. Staff #2 is office manager and is never on schedule with kids but did give another staff a restroom break. Copy of staff #2 written evaluation is in file and copy will be sent with correction list. In future, director will make sure to give annual written evaluation annually in case of needing to fill in or give staff a break or cover their schedule or extra help. Staff #2 does have all other required material in file.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the infant changing room, accessible to children 5 years old or younger, lacked a protective 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.)
Outlet cover was replaced in infant room while inspector was still present in building. Staff was told to please check outlet covers several times daily to make sure all outlets are covered and safe. In future staff will do several checks to make sure covers are in place. And communicate to other staff to check during the day on their shift also.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A basket in the center YT room which contained 4 containers of disinfecting wipes, 1 can of disinfecting spray, 1 container of hand sanitizer, and empty plastic bags was accessible to children on a low storage self.

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.)
Basket in Young Toddler room was removed same day as inspection while inspector was in building. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials are kept in room up on a shelf inaccessible to children. In future, staff will check room after cleaning to make sure all cleaning and toxic materials are returned to the proper shelf area out of reach and inaccessible to children.
2019-09-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/26/19 at approximately 8:20 AM, 2 staff (staff #1 and staff #8) were observed supervising 18 children in the preschool room; 2 OTs, 1 YT, and 15 preschool age children. Staff #1 identified 4 PS children and 1 OT, staff #2 named 11 PS age children, 1 OT and 1 YT. Additionally, 4 staff were observed supervising 22 children in the gym; 13 OTs and 9 YTs. When asked to identify the children they were responsible for supervising staff #3 named 7 OTs, staff #4 named 4 YTs, staff #5 named 6 OTs, and staff #6 named 5 YTs.

Correction Required: *The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of 3 months following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last year, as well as, the Department of Human Services' regulations related to staff:child ratios and supervision of children. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time and persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be submitted to OCDEL-DHS representatives after each meeting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will continue having monthly staff meeting. We will have a sign in sheet and an agenda for each meeting. In these future meeting, as with past meetings, we will stress ratio, knowing who you are responsible for and the use of photo cards for a visual. We will go over all noncompliance items documented in inspection summaries. We will send the sign in sheet and agenda to the department after.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:35 AM, an infant was observed sleeping in a car seat in the infant room. Based on statements made by staff, the infant had been asleep in the car seat from the time he arrive at approximately 8:45 AM.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All babies (infants) will be placed in the appropriate sleeping equipment. All car seats, upon infant arrival, will be put in the gated area until they leave to go home. Also they will be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the AAP unless there is a medical case, in which case they will need a signed script from a doctor, PA, or CRNP.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #5 contained services reports which have not been updated in over 6 months. The most recent report on file for child #1 was dated 11-13-18. The most recent report for child #5 was dated 10-10-18. The file for child #3, enrolled for over 6 months, did not contain a child service report.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child service reports will be done twice a year in April and October. Reports will be completed for child #5 and #3.We will make sure to check each room and mark off when complete for each child and in their files. We will make sure to give a copy to the families.

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