Description: Louise Harris Family Child Care Home is a Family Child Care in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact in the file for child #2 did not include the address or phone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get the missing information. In the future, I will make sure the forms are completely filled out. |
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| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get the missing information. In the future, I will make sure the forms are completely filled out. |
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| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were several small area of chipping paint on the outer walls of the facility's front porch. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have the peeling areas scraped off the porch. In the future, I will have peeling paint scraped off as needed. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The smoke detector unit on the 3rd floor was not able to operate due to a dead battery. In addition, the unit had been removed from the ceiling and was sitting on a shelf. 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.) The battery was replaced and the detector sounded. The unit was mounted back on the ceiling. In the future, one of the household members will check the detectors every 6 months. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, household member #1, who is awaiting trial on misdemeanor charges of weapon position, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, is residing in the facility. Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The household member will not be at or in the facility while children are in care until charges have been resolved. In the future, I will not allow people awaiting trial into my facility. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled more than 6 months, did not include a child service report. 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 immediately completed a child service report for child #1. The next service report will be completed within 6 months. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the work address for the child's mother. 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 form will be updated with the missing information and in the future, I'll check the forms to make sure that the parents filled them out completely. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the policy number for the child's insurance. 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.) The form will be updated with the missing information and in the future, I'll check the forms to make sure that the parents filled them out completely. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two updates in writing by a parent in the file for child #1, #2 and #3 were dated more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.) All three files now include current updates in writing by a parent. In the future, I will have parents update files every 6 months or sooner. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, a young toddler, was more than 6 months ago. 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.) The parent has an appointment scheduled in April and I will get the updated health report. In the future, I will obtain updated health report for babies and one year olds every 6 months or sooner. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following toxics were accessible to children in the bathroom: Several hair products, including wig shine and dry shampoo, in a cabinet behind the toilet and 2 tubs of styling gel on a low shelf in the closet. All items included instructions to keep out of the reach of children. 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.) The toxics in the closet were immediately moved to a higher shelf, where the other toxics were stored and a lock was immediately placed on the bathroom cabinet. In the future, I will keep a lock on the cabinet behind the toilet and either store toxics there or on the highest shelf in the closet. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no gate between the hall and the kitchen, making the stove accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will buy a gate and place it between the kitchen and the hallway, so the kids can't get into the kitchen. In the future, I will make sure the gate remains between the kitchen and the hallway. |
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| 2018-04-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, children of toddler age play on the gazebo outdoors, which is surrounded by small white stones with 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 will not take children two years old or younger on the gazebo to play. In the future, children will not play in areas with materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch. |
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| 2018-04-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the health insurance name and policy number. 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 move the child's mother fill in the missing information. In the future, I will keep reminding parents to fill in everything on the forms. |
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| 2018-04-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last update in writing by a parent in the emergency contact information and the agreement form file for child #1 was more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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 have the child's mother review and sign both forms. In the future, I'll make sure parents review and update both forms every 6 months. |
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