Ymca Of Greater Erie/early Lrng University - Edinboro PA Child Care Center

301 DARROW RD , EDINBORO PA 16412
(814) 734-8020

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to the YMCA of Greater Erie's Early Learning University located on the campus of Edinboro University. Our unique location affords us the convenience of providing early care and preschool learning for the children of Edinboro University students, but residents of the Edinboro community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183587
  • Capacity: 109
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Northwestern
  • 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
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler classroom a broken child safety gate was being used as a barrier between the classroom and the bathrooms. In the preschool room 3 wooden blocks were observed to be splintering causing an injury hazard. In the indoor play space it was observed that the fabric cover on the room divider was torn exposing the interior foam in several places.

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 gate has been replaced, the wooden blocks were thrown away and the room divider was thrown away. In the future all toys and equipment that have been broke or can cause injury will be removed from the classrooms.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not available in the Toddler Room for child #2 who was observed in the child care space receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's emergency form was immediately copied and put in the binder. In the future all emergency forms for children in the classroom will be present in all areas that they are receiving care.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician's statement regarding the child's suitability for child care and report of contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will get a new physical form where the questions are answered by 9/30/2020. In the future the director will check over all areas of the physical that are brought in by the parents to make sure for complete completion.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous health assessment.

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.)
In the future all staff members will have the health assessment completed before the date of the current physical runs out.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date 10/9/2017, contains an NSOR dated 7/17/2020. The file for staff person #2, hire date 4/17/2019, does not contain an NSOR. The file for staff person #3, hire date 4/14/1999, contains an NSOR dated 7/16/2020. The file for staff person #5, hire date 10/12/2016, contains an NSOR dated 7/31/2020. The file for staff person #6, hire date 9/11/2018, contains an NSOR dated 7/17/2020. CPSL requires all staff hired before 9/30/2019 to obtain the NSOR by 7/1/2020. Staff person #1,#3, #5,and #6 files are now current. Staff person #2 may not work in a child care position until the NSOR is received. The file for staff person #3 contains mandated reporter training that expired on 2/7/2020. Staff person #3's current mandated reporter training was completed on 3/7/2020 which is greater than 60 months from the prior training. The file for staff person #7 contains mandated reporter training that expired on 2/2/2020. Staff person #7's current mandated reporter training was completed on 2/29/2020 which is greater than 60 months from the prior training. The file for staff person #4, hire date 2/13/2020, contains a mandated reporter training that is not approved for child care employment.

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.)
All staff will meet all current CPSL laws. Staff person 2 is suspended until the NSOR is received. In the future all new hire will have completed and received their clearances back before their start date.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 does not contain verification of education to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor in which she is serving.

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.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.)
Will obtain education transcripts to include in staff person #4 file. In the future all staff education will be contained in their file prior to their first working day.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler classroom on the wall to the right of the door there was an electrical outlet missing 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.)
An outlet cover was immediately placed in the outlet and all electrical outlets will have safety covers.
2020-07-16 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed under the window in the preschool classroom and on the front wall in the indoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Painters will come in and paint the preschool classrooms and the front space by 9/30/2020. In the future a monthly check of each classroom will take place and paint chips and peeling paint will be taken care of immediately.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that includes a statement from the physician identifying that a communicable disease exists but does not include additional information regarding possible risks.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person took their physical back to the doctor to be corrected. Will be corrected by 2/21/2020 All future hires the director will check to make sure the questions are answered correctly prior to their first day of work.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that lacks a physician's statement regarding suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person took their physical back to the doctor to be corrected. Will be corrected by 2/21/2020 All future hires the director will check to make sure the questions are answered correctly prior to their first day of work.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 does not include 2 written non-family reference letters.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will obtain two written references by 2/21/2020. In the future any new hire will have two written reference letters prior to their first day of employment.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no verification that staff person #2 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment or anytime thereafter.

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 staff did have emergency plan training, the certificate was missing but has been found. All new staff will have a meeting with the director where emergency plan training will be conducted before their first day of work.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1. hire date 10/21/19, contains verification of application for the NSOR dated 11/25/19 which was not at the time of employment as required by CPSL for all new staff hired effective 9/30/19. The file does contain a completed NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #2, hire date 9/30/19, does not contain verification of application for the NSOR and does not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until the NSOR is completed.

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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 was removed from the classroom and supervision of any children. Immediately applied for the NSOR and have just received the completed NSOR. Completed date by 2/18/2020. IN the future all new hires will have the completed NSOR prior to their first day of work. A copy of the application and completed certificate will be placed in their staff file.
2019-07-23 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 contains emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated in the previous 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.)
Will have mom fill out and sign updated forms. Will assure files are updated every 6 months.
2019-07-23 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: The files for child #3 and child #4, both older toddlers, do not contain current health reports completed during the previous 12 month period.

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.)
Will obtain a new physical or copy of last current physical and keep in child's file. Child health reports will be kept current.

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