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Mid Valley Early Head Start

Throop, PA · Lackawanna County
641 Simpson St, Throop, PA 18512
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 383-2774
641 Simpson St
Throop, PA 18512
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00190256
License Issued
Apr 7, 2022
Expired
Jun 6, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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About the Provider

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A comprehensive child development program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Head Start engages parents in their children's learning and helps parents in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2022-04-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 4/28/22 the inspector observed that the emergency plan was missing accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A procedure was written that provides accommodations for the shelter of children during an emergency including lock downs, shelter in place and evacuating to an outside location.
2022-04-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 4/28/22 the inspector observed that the emergency plan was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A procedure was established and included in the emergency plan that addresses accommodations for infants, toddlers children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
2022-04-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 4/28/22 the inspector observed that staff #1 and #2 both obtained their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through a provider that is not an approved resource.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete the American Red Cross Blended Learning Course in adult and pediatric first-aid/cpr/aed training on May 26th given by a PQAs certified trainer (Mark Cunningham)
2022-04-28 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the annual unannounced renewal inspection on 4/28/22 the inspector observed that staff #2 did not have the necessary pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (please see the facility code and child sheet for further information).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff will complete the first aid/cpr training being held 5/26 by a pqas certified trainer through the red cross.
2019-03-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 3/12/18 the inspector observed the heating register in the children's bathroom, on the right hand side, to be rusted and blistered.

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.)
As per DHS inspection on March 12th, 2019 the heating register was found to be rusted and blistered. After further observation of the register by the Center Director, it was confirmed that repairs are necessary. This issue will be corrected by Monday, March 18th, 2019. To resolve this issue the register will be scraped and repainted by the maintenance team while children are not in session at the facility. To prevent this from reoccurring in the future, observations of heating registers will be added to the Monthly Safety Checklist which is completed by the staff.

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