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Grandmas House Llc

Apollo, PA · Westmoreland County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
616 1ST STREET EXT, Apollo, PA 15613
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Quick Facts

Capacity
159 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 478-1345
616 1ST STREET EXT
Apollo, PA 15613
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00178389
Expired
Jul 9, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I worked there and noticed in the young toddler room the silicone wasn’t being removed from the 360 cups - I made this observation when I went to do the dishes after lunch was served. It was horrendous that the cup wasn’t cleaned properly. I felt terrible. Kids deserve better. Having kids drink from disgusting cups is a DHS violation.
The one daycare teacher in the older toddler to prek room yells a lot at the kids, she has no control over them. And has left teachers out of ratio MANY times. Directors don’t do anything about it except tell her she can’t do that. Leaving others out of ratio is a DHS violation.
PTO is “earned” if you never miss work. Regardless of the reason. So you better never want a day off, have doctors appointments, or get sick, or have kids… because you’ll never earn PTO.
And not to mention the horror stories of how some teachers there treat the little kids…

I loved the kiddos I worked with and the families, but looking back… it’s an embarrassment to have even worked for a place that wasn’t able to operate if 4 people called off, let alone the other things they’ve swept under the rug.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the school-age room, a toy bin was observed to be cracked causing rough edges and pinch and crush points.

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 bin was removed from the child care space, and the toys are now placed in a new bin that is in good repair. In the future, staff will check bins daily for cracks and/or rough edges and replace them immediately.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/12/20 provider failed to document operable fire detection system because the batteries were dead. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health and safety of 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.)
New batteries were placed in the smoke detectors, and they are now in working order. In the future, smoke detectors will be tested weekly to ensure the batteries are not dead.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool room, next to the storage cabinet by the sink, an outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle 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.)
A protective receptacle cover is now placed in the outlet. In the future, staff will place protective receptacle covers in all outlets immediately after use.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room the following toxics were observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children 2 cans of Sprayway Glass Cleaner, a bottle of Disinfecting Bleach, a can of Scubbing Bubbles, a container of Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner, a container of Clorox, a bottle of Floor Cleaner & Disinfectant, and a can of Pro Mar 200 Paint all labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of 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.)
The cabinet was locked, and the toxins are now inaccessible to the children. In the future, staff will lock cabinets containing toxins immediately after use.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(2) - Child's health history/Child's allergies Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 that had a start date of 8/21/2019 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history and a list of the child's allergies. The doctor signed and dated the form, but did not complete the top portion of the form.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was faxed to the doctor's office right away to be completed. In the future, the forms will be checked to ensure that the doctor completes every part of the health assessment form. The child has not returned to care and will have the health assessment when she does return to care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(3)/3270.131(d)(4) - Current medication and reason/Acute or chronic health problem Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with a start date of 8/21/2019 lacked a health report that included a list of the child's current medication and lacked an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning. The doctor signed and dated the health form, but did not complete the top portion of the form.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication. A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was faxed to the doctor's office right away to be completed. In the future, the forms will be checked to ensure that the doctor completes every part of the health assessment form. The child has not returned to care and will have the health assessment when she does return to care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with a start date of 8/21/2019 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The form was signed and dated by the doctor, but the top part of the form was not completed by the doctor.

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 form was faxed to the doctor's office right away to be completed. In the future, the forms will be checked to ensure that the doctor completes every part of the health assessment form. The child has not returned to care and will have the health assessment when she does return to care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom is an assistant group supervisor hired on 11/6/13, lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The dates on the mandated reporter training are 1/4/15 and 1/30/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current mandated reporter training is in the file. In the future, we will ensure that all staff update their mandated reporter training within 60 months of their previous training.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Early Learners 2 classroom rest room peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the door.

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.)
The peeling paint on the wall will be fixed. In the future, all surfaces will be checked to ensure no paint is chipped or peeling.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) - Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history and that included the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history and 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 director faxed the health report to the doctor and the doctor completed the form. In the future, the director will ensure all appropriate boxes have been checked.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired provisionally as an Assistant Group Supervisor, (past her 90 day probational period) lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance that was in the file was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person got right onto the computer and requested a new child abuse clearance. In the future, the director will check to ensure that the clearances do not say volunteer.
2018-05-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on video observation staff person #1 hit child #1's hand when the child was touching something that he should not touch. The staff person moved the child away from the shelf that he was touching after hitting his hand.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. In the future, all staff will be properly trained on behavior management and proper ways to interact with children.
2018-03-07 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, an expired Epi Pen prescribed to child #1 was observed in the medication bin.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The expired Epi pen will be sent home with the parent and a new Epi pen that is not expired will be brought in. In the future, the medications will be checked on the last day of the month to make sure they are not expired. This will be added to the classroom checklist.
2017-03-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked one nonfamily reference recommending them for a position at the facility.

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 #1 will obtain an additional nonfamily reference. Operator will require all facility persons to provide two written, nonfamily references that attest to their suitabiilty to serve as a facility person.
2017-03-08 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Toddler classroom was missing tape.

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.)
Tape was placed in the first aid kit. All first aid kits will contain all necessary items at all times.

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