Ymca Younger Days Pre-school Ctr - Oil City PA Child Care Center

316 W 1ST ST , OIL CITY PA 16301
(814) 670-0594

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181291
  • Capacity: 125
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Schools Served: Oil City Area - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler room, observed a child sleeping on a cot which was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cot will be labeled. I will require staff to have every cot labeled with each individual child's name.
2020-06-23 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 file for child #1, who is an older toddler, lacks an updated health assessment within the past 12 months. Health assessment was due in file prior to 3/6/20 (Regulatory Suspensions).

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.)
I will request health report from parent. I will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and 2, lack verification of ongoing vaccines as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
I will request from parent. I will ensure that parents provide updated written verification from a physician of ongoing vaccines and current health assessments.
2020-06-23 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: There was more than 24 months in between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #3 and 9,

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.)
Health assessments are on file. I will make sure staff have health assessments completed every 24 months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most current health assessment on file for staff #10 lacked verification of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.)
I will request from staff. I will make sure the appropriate health forms are being completed and all boxes are marked by the physicians.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, observed 2 infant bottles which lacked a label with the child's name.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles were labeled. I will make sure that bottles are always labeled with the children's initials. And if they start wear off due to washing, I will make sure they are immediately put back on.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, lacked one written, nonfamily reference.

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 no longer working here. I will make sure that when hiring new staff to make sure their references letters are on file before entering the class room.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool 4 room, observed a pair of sharp adult scissors sitting on a table and in reach of children. This poses a threat to the safety of the children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were removed. Adult scissors will always be kept out of reach of the children so they do not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current emergency plan trainings on file for staff #3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Emergency plan trainings on file for staff #3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 were conducted on 4/3/19 and then on 5/13/19.

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. 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.)
Training is completed. Staff will be trained at time of hire and annually on the emergency plan training.
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: There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current fire safety trainings on file for staff #3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Fire safety trainings on file for staff #3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 were conducted on 4/3/19 and then on 5/13/19.

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.)
Training was completed. Staff persons shall participate annually in fire safety and water safety.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with start date of 9/16/2019, lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Mandated reporter training is now on file and dated 1/20/2020. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for staff #4, 8, 9, and 10. Mandated reporter training dates are as follow; Staff #4 - 9/17/1/4 and then 7/9/20, Staff #8 - 6/16/15 and the 7/7/20, Staff #9 - 6/16/15 and then 7/8/20, Staff #10 - 6/16/15 and then 7/16/20.

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.)
Mandated reporter will be completed within the 90 days of hire.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with start date of 9/16/19, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry certificate by 7/1/20. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 7/8/20. The file for staff #7, with start date of 5/14/18, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry certificate by 7/1/20. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 7/23/20. The file for staff #9, with start date of 6.7.17, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry certificate by 7/1/20. There is no NSOR on file. There was more than 60 months in between the previous and most current State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file for staff #10. Clearance dates are as follows; State Police - 9/5/14 and then 10/29/19, Child Abuse - 10/06/14 and then 11/6/19, FBI - 9/13/14 and then 11/02/19. The file for staff #11, with start date of 05/06/19, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry certificate by 7/1/20. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 7/8/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 9-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.)
Staff member #9 Was suspended until her NSOR was received . Clearances will be obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The NSOR will be completed and certificate received before staff are permitted to start in the classroom with the children.
2020-06-23 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 #5, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of an 8th grade education. There are 2500 hours of child care experience on file. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks a high school diploma. There are 2500 hours of child care experience on file.

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.)
I will request information from staff and make sure all staff have high school diplomas or transcripts on file before allowing them to enter the classroom.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #7, lacks a written evaluation from the director within the past 12 months. There are no written evaluations on file for staff #7.

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.)
Evaluation will be completed. I will complete annual evaluations on all staff including seasonal.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool 3 room stage area, observed Borax, Baby Oil, and Food Coloring sitting on a table next to the refrigerator and hand sanitizer on a child's shelf. In the children's bathroom across from the kitchen, observed Fantastic Cleaner and Lysol spray in an unlocked storage cabinet. All were labeled as, "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to the children in care.

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.)
Cleaning materials and toxics were immediately removed out of reach of children. I will make sure all staff are keeping all cleaning materials and other toxic materials in a locked cabinet.

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