Description: DEBRA ANN MATZ is a Family Child Care Home in POTTSVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rep observed a hole in the mesh side of the pack & play. 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.) Operator will repair mesh and will check equipment regularly and make repairs when needed. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #1 and #3 are missing addresses for release persons on the emergency contact forms. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will get addresses for release persons from the parents. Operator will check when parents complete forms to make sure this information is filled in. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is 9 months old. The immunization record indicates that he has only received 2 doses of DTAP vaccine. This is not in accordance with ACIP recommendations. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will get a doctor's note regarding a catch up schedule and place in child's file. In the future, operator will check the vaccination records and request updated records or exemption letters when needed. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has a PSP clearances dated 2/14/14 and 12/2/19, Child abuse clearances dated 3/6/14 and 9/6/19 and FBI clearances dated 1/29/14 and 8/31/19. All three types of clearances were more than 60 months old when they were renewed. Facility person #2 has PSP clearances dated 2/18/14 and 12/2/19, child abuse clearances dated 3/12/14 and 9/23/19, and FBI clearances dated 1/13/16 and 9/19/19. His PSP and child abuse clearances were more than 60 months old when they were renewed. Facility person #3 had PSP clearances dated 2/20/14 and 12/2/19, child abuse clearances dated 2/12/14 and 9/9/19 and FBI clearances dated 1/15/16 and 9/10/19. His PSP and child abuse clearances were more than 60 months old when they were renewed. Facility persons 2 & 3 are household members. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will comply with CPSL. In the future, all clearances will be updated every 60 months and new clearances will be on file by the expiration of the previous clearances. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will add tape to kit and keep all required items in the kit at all times. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have an updated child service report of on file. The report on file is dated 12/1/17. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will get an updated report on file. Child service reports will be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 had a previous health assessment dated 1/5/16 and has a current health assessment dated 10/23/18. Facility person #1's health assessment was not updated within 24 months. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, operator will get health assessment updated every 24 months. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of compliance that is posted has expired. The current certificate of compliance is not posted in the facility. 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.) Rep will send current certificate to operator and operator will post current certificate of compliance and keep posted at all times. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DOES NOT HAVE A FEE AGREEMENT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) OPERATOR WILL COMPLETE A FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1 AND HAVE PARENT SIGN AND PLACE IT IN THE FILE. IN THE FUTURE, ALL ENROLLED CHIDLREN WILL HAVE A FEE AGREEMENT ON FILE. |
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