Description: Our mission is to provide a quality learning center that nurtures children while encouraging academics, physical and social growth. We emphasize the philosophy of learning through experiencing in a safe and healthy childcare environment. Kidsville Junction Childcare and Preschool offers affordable, high quality childcare for children from infants to 13 years of age. Come check us out... and join our family!
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have corrected the tuition agreement. Going forward agreements will have admission date. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hands-free mechanism at the trash can in a restroom, which had been used to diaper children during inspection, was observed not to be working. Corrected on site. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Trash can was corrected and working properly. In the future we will be checking all trash cans daily to ensure all are in working order and handsfree. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person #1 did not indicate that it included an examination for communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health assessment for facility person #1 was corrected by the health care provider. Moving forward we will be double checking all health assessments for any missing information. If information is missing, it will not be accepted and will have to be corrected by the physician. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 10/14/19, who had resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain copies of clearances from that state, as required under the CPSL. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility person #1 was removed from child care duties, and will not return to child care duties until all required clearances are on file. Due to the newness of Regulation 3270.32 (a)/3270.192 (4), we were unable to get the needed information to obtain a clearance from DHS/OCDEL. After being provided the information from Central Repository in Baltimore City, MD we requested a MD fingerprint card (which is sent via mail) on 12/2/19. Facility person #1 received the completed clearance on 12/16/19. Moving forward, new staff will complete the necessary steps to obtain out of state clearances (if it applies to living outside PA in the last five years) prior to starting with our childcare center. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at the sink on the infant side of the Precious Cargo room was observed to reach 113 degrees at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Adjustment to heater did not exist. We have removed the heater to prevent the sink in our infant room from exceeding temperature of 110 degrees. Moving forward we will check water temperatures frequently and adding to our health and safety check list that are distributed & collected monthly for all classrooms. The temperature will not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 did not include phone numbers for release persons listed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The missing phone numbers for child #1 and child #2 were given from guardians. Going forward, the director will make sure guardians give the name, address and phone number to any individual designated to pick up their child. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 had not been updated within the past 6 months at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact information. Going forward, when parents turn in their paper work prior to their child starting, the director will have them review and update their information on the first day of care. From then on every 6 months the parents will be required to review and update the emergency contact information and financial agreement. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 did not include a witness signature. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A new disclosure statement was signed with staff #1 and the director. Going forward the director will sign all witness area's on the disclosure statements. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bingo markers, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in the school-age classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bingo markers were removed immediately. Going forward, the staff will do safety check once a month in their classrooms to check for toxic items. All toxic items will be removed. Only nontoxic art supplies will be allowed in the classrooms. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A nap mat for the use of a child in the Locomotives/ Right Trackers room was observed to have ripped edges with exposed, peeling foam, which was corrected on site. It was observed that there was sharp, cracked plastic on the container used in the toddler sensory area. Sharp plastic was also observed on the kitchen play area in the upper playground area and on the climber on the lower playground area. The sharp plastic was corrected on site immediately. There was also a play chalkboard on the playground with mulch, and it was observed to be peeling. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The day of the inspection the sensory container was fixed with a piece of duct tape, the kitchen play area was fixed with duct tape, and the climber was fixed with duct tape. The play chalkboard was thrown into the dumpster. Staff will be educated to do daily inspections of the playground equipment. Monthly playground health and safety inspections will also be done by staff. Any issues will be repaired immediately or thrown away if unfixable. The nap mat was thrown away and replaced with a new one. Staff will be educated to do daily inspections of the sleep mats. Monthly classroom health and safety inspections will also be done by staff. Any rips or tears will be repaired immediately or thrown away if unfixable and child will be given a new nap mat. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the play area used for toddlers, a sensory table contained rice which was less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to toddlers. The rice was immediately moved to a separate playground, which was not accessible to toddlers. Matchbox cars, with removable parts less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed in the Little Engines room where toddlers receive care. The matchbox cars were immediately removed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The matchbox cars were immediately removed. Moving forward all sensory items less than 1-inch in diameter will be in a zip lock bag for children to explore. Matchbox cars will not be permitted in the toddler rooms. All toys will be assessed for removable parts less than 1-inch in diameter and if found they will be moved out of reach of toddlers. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a recent health assessment on file for child #1, however it had been more than 12 months from the date of the previous health assessment. The updated health assessment was dated 10/3/17 and the previous health assessment was dated 7/20/16. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Going forward a copy of the health report and a reminder will be sent home with parents one and two months prior to their assessment being due. If the health report is not provided then care will be interrupted. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had results of a chest X-ray on file, however it was dated more than 12 months prior to the staff person's start date. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A doctor's note was obtained for staff person #2. The doctors note excuses the tuberculosis screening due to pregnancy. After birth, staff person #2 will have a chest x-ray performed to prove negative tuberculosis. Going forward if a pregnant staff person is hired I will require a doctors note excusing from the tuberculosis screening until birth of their child. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was only one non-family reference on file for staff person #1 at the time of inspection. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Going forward the director will require two written, nonfamily, references from staff person before employment starts. A second written, nonfamily reference was obtained during the inspection. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, being used as a group supervisor, did not have an acceptable combination of education and child care experience on file in order to be qualified as a group supervisor. Staff person #3 had a bachelor's degree on file, but it was not in the human services field, and the transcripts on file did not show completion of 30 credit hours in the human services field. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #3 will be considered an AGS. Going forward any degree that a staff member turns in will be checked to see if it is an acceptable degree. During the inspection I was given the list of acceptable human services degrees. I will use this paper to help determine what is considered acceptable. |
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When I drop my one year old off at daycare, I know she is in the best hands. It is evident that the owner, director, and teachers are passionate about their jobs and truly care about the happiness and safety of the children. Kids engage in various activities that allow them to learn while having fun at the same time. As a teacher myself and parent, I am very impressed and incredibly thankful for KVJ!