Description: ERICA CAMERONS FAMILY DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through school age. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-27 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. 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 flu shot was not labeled on this child's health report. In the future, I plan to review the chart and make sure it is visible. |
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| 2020-10-27 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained an updated health assessment dated 1/2/20 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 12/19/17 health assessment. 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.) I was unable to schedule a health assessment with my PCP within the time needed and therefore scheduled at the earliest time they could fit me in. In the future, I will try to schedule an appointment a month or two in advance so it doesn't happen again. |
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| 2020-10-27 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a written health and safety plan that aligns with the CDC guidance to minimize the risk of COVID-19. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have a written health and safety plan completed and posted by 12/15/20. In the future I will have a plan updated and posted at all times. |
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| 2020-10-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to not have been reviewed at least annually; the last two documented reviews were dated 9/30/19 and 10/1/20. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have reviewed the emergency plan, unfortunately a day late, but in the future will make it a priority to do so before the annual due date. |
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| 2020-10-27 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current Child Abuse clearance dated 9/9/20 which was not renewed every 60 months from the date of the previously existing child abuse clearance on file dated 8/20/15 as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). 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.) Unfortunately, we had an unavoidable mail issue when I mailed in my clearance and it came back returned. Therefore I needed to submit it again to the state and hence it took it past the due date that it was needed. In the future I will make sure it is received and issued back to me in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-10-03 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2, who is a young toddler, lacked an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 9/28/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Already asked parent for the updated health report. In the future will repeatedly tell parents to have the health report and immunizations handed to me when they are done. |
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| 2019-10-03 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who is a preschool age child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; child #2 was last vaccinated on 11/25/16. The child file for child #2, who is a young toddler, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. 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.) Will recommend flu shot to the parent. If they decide to not get the child the flu shot will have them write an exemption letter. In the future will repeatedly tell parents to have immunizations handed to me when they are done. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The certificate of rabies immunization on file for the family cat was observed to not be current and expired on 2/9/17. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain documentation of current rabies immunization. In the future will keep all rabies immunizations in the file. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the type of services to be provide to the family and the child. 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 type of services offered were added to the financial agreement form. In the future will make sure all spots on the form are filled out. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the names of the person designated by the 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.) Mother will add names to the form. In the future will make sure all spots on the form are filled out. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Mother will add the addresses. In the future will make sure all spots on the form are filled out. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to not be reviewed annually; the dates of review were 9/28/17 and 10/7/18. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been reviewed. In the future will make sure the emergency plan is reviewed within the year. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the main child care space two electrical outlets, one located underneath the bay window and one located to the right of the bay window were observed to lack a protective outlet cover. The electrical outlets have built in protective covers and those protective covers were observed to not be engaged. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Returned exposed outlets to the closed position. In the future will remember to return protective cover to lock spot after use. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the main child care space, three bottles of correction fluid labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed in an unlocked top left drawer, where the sink is located, which was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction fluid was made inaccessible to the children. In the future will keep toxics out of reach of children. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One of the pets lacked their certificate of current rabies immunizations. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain the certificate and ensure it remains on file. |
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