Description: Connie Steinfelt Family Daycare is a Family Child Care in YORK PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-22 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator did not require the parent of child # 5 (start date 2/4/2019) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report is dated 6/19/2019, which is more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From the correction date on all newly enrolled children will be required to have their child's health report to me no later that 60 days following the first day of attendance at my daycare. If a parent does not provide me with their child's health report within the first 60 days of attendance, the child will be suspended from my daycare and may reenter my daycare after the health forms are given to me. |
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| 2020-01-22 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information and the financial agreement for child #1 - 5 were updated annually, not at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information. 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.) I will make sure parents in my daycare look over and sign and date their emergency contact information and their financial agreement ever 6 months or as soon as there is a change in their information or my information. I will remember to do this in 6 months by marking it on my calendar dated 6 months from Jan. 2,2020. This will be done by July 2, 2020. |
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| 2020-01-22 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rules and regulations with instructions for contacting the regional daycare office is located in my sunroom which is the entrance parents use to enter the daycare. I have pointed out to the parents the location of the rules and regulations and they will remain there. |
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| 2020-01-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My emergency plan which is included in my handbook that I hand out to new incoming parents shall now also be posted with my rules and regulations located in the sunroom which is the entrance parents use to enter the daycare. I have also pointed out the emergency plan to the parents and their location, which will remain there in the future. |
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| 2019-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection the steps on the plastic outdoor climbing equipment had broken pieces with rough edges and sharp corners. 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.) I have purchased Duck Tape and will tape over the rough edges and sharp corners. I will then monitor the play equipment to make sure there isn't any more rough edges or sharp corners that may reappear. Play equipment will be kept in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection a toddler aged child (DOB 12/5/2016) was playing on the outdoor play area that is covered in mulch, which has a diameter of less than 1 inch. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have spoken to the parents of the children under the age of 3 years old that are in my day care and explained to them that their children would not be allowed in my playground area with mulch and why until their children reach the age of 3 years old. I will provide other toys of interest to the younger children away from the mulched area. |
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| 2019-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed Matchbox Cars, which is an object with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, was accessible to a toddler aged child. 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.) I have removed all the Matchbox Cars from my playroom. They are put in a separate container from all other cars and trucks. They will only be gotten out when the children in my day care reaches the age of 3 years old. Children under the age of 3 years will not be permitted to play with toys with small, removable parts that could pose a choking hazard. |
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| 2019-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection a gas grill with a propane tank hooked up to it was accessible to children in the outdoor play area, posing a potential hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have purchased a grill cover that is due to arrive 3/7/2019 to my home to put over my outside grill to make it inaccessible to children. For now I will put a bench in front of my grill so the doors to the propane tank cannot be opened and the grill is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1- 9 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement is filled out for children #1 -9 with the arrival and departure times on the form. A copy of the form is in each child's file and the original was given to the parent. I will make sure this information is completed for each new enrollment. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 - 9 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement form for children #1-9 has been completed with all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A copy of the form is in each child's file and the original was given to the parent. I will make sure this information is complete for each new enrollment. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1-9 did not specify the date of the child's 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.) An agreement form for child #1-9 has been filled out including the date of the child's admission. A copy of the form is kept in the child's file and the original was given to the parent. I will make sure that all new enrollments contain this information. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1- 9 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement form for children #1-9 is filled out indicating there is not any extra fees for any extra services provided for children. A copy of the form is in each child's file and the original was given to the parent. I will make sure all new enrollments contain this information. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: For Child #2 the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent; for Child #4 the emergency contact information did not include the work address or the work phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #2 added their work address to the emergency contact information form. The parent of child #4 added the work address and phone number to the emergency contact information form. I will make sure this information is complete for all new enrollments. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child # 4,7,8 and 9 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have the parents of children #4,7,8 and 9 sign their emergency contact information form in the space provided for written consent for me to provide emergency medical care. I will make sure that all new enrollments have signed parental consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child # 4 did not include health insurance coverage information and for child #2,3 and 4 the policy number was not indicated. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have parent of child #4 provide health coverage information. I will have parents of children #2,3 and 4 provide the policy number of their health insurance policy. I will be sure that all new enrollments have this information included. |
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