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Home › PA › Ephrata › Bethany School Age Care
140 E Main St, Ephrata PA 17522 · License #CER-00246257 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 10/7/24, it was observed that the facility did not have a Continuity of Care plan as part of the facility emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 10/7/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had clearances on file which indicated previous criminal history, but no RAP sheets were available. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
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Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 10/7/24, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in the facility. An uncovered outlet was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom on the wall beside the refrigerator. CORRECTED ON SITE. An uncovered outlet was observed on the right side (from the door) wall in Zwingli Hall. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
On 10/7/24, it was observed that a Devil's Ivy plant was present in the Preschool 1 classroom, which is considered toxic.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On 10/7/24, it was observed that furniture was in need of repair. The cork cabinet in the school age classroom was observed to have a hole in the door on the left side. CORRECTED ON SITE. The shelf in the Kindergarten classroom where the play cash register was located was observed to have peeling wood trim. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
On 10/7/24, it was observed that the emergency contact sheet for child 2 did not include an address for one of their release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
On 10/7/24 it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/29/24 that was not updated until 7/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 10/20/23, it was observed that there was the vent covers in the Young School Age and the Preschool 2 classroom had peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
On 10/20/23, it was observed that furniture in the facility was in need of repair. The black bookshelves in the reading area of the older school age classroom had peeling/chipped paint. The play kitchen stove in the older school age classroom was chipping across the front. The wooden chairs in the preschool 1 classroom had splintering/chipping wood on the seats and backs.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 10/24/22, it was observed that outlet covers were missing on 2 outlets in the big room that is used for Gross Motor play. The regular outlet under the red bulletin board was uncovered and the 3 prong outlet on the right side of the room was uncovered. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On 10/24/22, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Clorox Cleaner was stored under the sink, in the unlocked cabinet in the school age bathroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Hand Sanitizer was observed on a table in the large room used for gross motor play. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
On 10/24/22, it was observed that the Lego lap table in the Preschool 1 classroom was broken and had a sharp prong on top of the Lego board.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
On 10/24/22, it was observed that the nap cots were numbered for individual use but there was no chart to specify which child was assigned to each numbered cot. CORRECTED 10/25/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · 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.
On 10/24/22, it was observed that the refrigerator in the kitchen which is used to store milk for the facility did not have a thermometer. CORRECTED ON SITE,
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 10/25/21, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 (hire date 1/25/21) did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance on file. Provisional paperwork was dated 5/26/21. Staff person 1 may not work until NSOR clearance is on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
On 10/25/21, it was observed that the green carpet, on the stage, in the Big Room was torn. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 10/25/21 it was observed that there was peeling paint with damaged plaster in the Preschool 1 classroom, by the cubbies.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.