Ywca Kuddle Korner Day Care - Windber PA Child Care Center

119 HOFFMAN AVE STE 1 , WINDBER PA 15963
(814) 467-6939

About the Provider

Description: We have been providing quality childcare services since 1998.
At the YWCA Kuddle Korner, we are determined to provide all of the elements
that families feel are most important: lots of love and attention:
stimulating acitivites and tons of fun!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182510
  • Capacity: 92
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Windber Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located Classroom 2, lacked a operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
an operating thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. The fridge shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees or below.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
The emerg. contact from was completed in it's entirety and all emg.contact info. must include name, address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 6 lacked tuberculosis screening at initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has obtained a tb screeening by their physician via the Mantoux method. All caregivers shall have the test administered upon initial employment and thereafter as directed by their physician.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.

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.)
Caregiver had an exam for communicable diseases. Any caregiver health assessment will include and exam for communicable diseases.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2, lacked verification of experience and education or training. Staff was present on the day of inspection acting as an aide.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification forms were completed and placed in caregiver file. All caregivers records shall include acceptable verification of experience, education, training, transcript or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of such experience.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.

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 now has two written references on fie. A caregivers file shall include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a caregiver.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked timely National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificates required under the CPSL. The staff files contained NSOR certificates dated 8/17/2020, after the required date of compliance. The file for Staff #7 lacked an NSOR certificate at the time of hire.

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 caregiver's record will include a copy of their request for criminal record and child abuse clearance forms, a copy of their disclosure statement and a copy of clearance info. NSOR required under CPSL at the time of hire. Moving forward all paperwork that is required will be placed in empolyees folder upon hire.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 1, there was an electrical outlet located by the copy machine, that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

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.)
All electrical outlet that are accessible to children 5 years and younger will have a protective receptacle cover in . A cover was placed in the outlet that was accessible to children.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 2, a Toddler Classroom, there was Sunscreen and Desitin labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children," located in a unlocked bottom drawer, accessible to children.

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.)
All toxic materials will be kept in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children. Items were removed from drawere.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in Classroom 3, lacked sterile gauze pads and nonporous gloves.

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.)
Gauze pads and gloves were placed in the first aid kit. Kits will contain soap, bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and gloves at all times.
2020-09-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 3, the wooden paneling was splintering causing the wall to be in disrepair.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Duct tape was used to cover the splintering paneling as to not be exposed to children and staff. All areas of the childcare space will be kept in clean and good repair free from visible hazard.
2019-09-18 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a torn pink boppy pillow cover in the infant room. Observed a mattress in a pack in play used by an infant creating an entrapment point. Observed a broken purple toy bin in the three year old room.

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 pink boppy pillow has been removed from the infant room. The mattress in the pack in play for the infant has been removed and replaced with the manufacturers mattress. The purple bin has been removed and replaced in the 3 year old room. Staff will continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure they remain in good repair.
2019-09-18 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed several small objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch in drawers on a low table accessible to children in the toddler room. Observed wood chips with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the toddler outdoor play area.

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.)
All objects with a diameter of less than one inch have been removed from drawers that were located on the small table. The wood chips have been vacuumed from the floor and will be done so daily.
2019-09-18 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 contained original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made and parents have received the original copy of their child's agreement, the copy has been placed in the child's file. Parents will receive the original agreements in the future.
2019-09-18 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were dated after providing initial service in a child care setting.

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 and #3 have current valid health assessments. All staff shall maintain initial health assessment before first day of working with children.

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