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Home › PA › Lewistown › Children Of The Ark Day Care Center
6376 BELLE AVE NUMBER 14, Lewistown PA 17044 · License #CER-00246988 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
There was no first aid kit present with children while on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
Staff number 1 was observed to be working without a complete State Police clearance. State Police clearance that listed the results as Pending, which is not a completed clearance. Corrected on site by obtaining the complete clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
In the outside playspace, a wall opposite of the entrance was observed to have peeling paint accessible to children. Peeled paint chips were observed on the ground in the area
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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.
In the backroom, toy bins were observed to be greasy and dirty. A Cocomelon steering wheel was also observed to be greasy and dirty. In the infant area a stand and play with blue legs, a yellow and green pop up toy, and a teal sit and stand toy were observed to be greasy and dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities was missing from the back room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Agreement form for child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Agreement form for child #1 was missing the fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Agreement form for child #1 did not list the date fot he fee to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the parent work address. Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother's home and work address.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact forms were observed to not be present with children and teachers while on the outside playground.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Window sills in the back child care space were observed to be dusty
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
In the back room, a staff was observed changing a child's diaper. During the diaper change, the staff could not actively supervise infants across the room in a separate area due to the placement of the changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.
Staff #1 was observed to have an initial health assessment dated 8/30/24, which was completed after initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the smoke detection testing, both alarms were observed to operate independently. Both alarms were operable but were not interconnected as required per Act 62.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Records for Children #1, #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of annual influenza vaccine nor any parental exemption. Child #3 last record of said vaccine was 2020.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 was in ratio and in the room while Child #1 was lying on the floor. Child #1 was subsequently bitten multiple times by another child without intervention. Staff #1 did not maintain appropriate supervision during that time.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children through the ELRC.
During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 was in ratio and in the room while Child #1 was lying on the floor. Child #1 was subsequently bitten multiple times by another child without intervention. Staff #1 did not maintain appropriate supervision during that time.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 9/16/21, at naptime, 11 children were observed to be receiving care in the back room. No more than 7 children were reported by staff person #1 and staff person #2, the only staff persons present in the room at the time, to have been assigned to a staff person for responsibility of supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Methylphenidate, having been administered on 9/16/21 to child #3, was observed to have expired 7/6/21 as per the expiration date on the container.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
An EpiPen was observed to be stored at the facility for the use of child #1, and written consent by a parent for administration of the medication was not on file. Albuterol was observed to be stored at the facility for the use of child #2, and written consent by a parent for administration of the medication was not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
At the time of inspection, written feeding schedules from the parent were not on file at the facility for infants in care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of inspection, the files of child #4 and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures. Both files were corrected as of 9/23/21.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.