Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on December 18, 2025, at that time the fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found the operator is not testing the fire detection system every 30 days as required. 12/20/24, 2/12/25, 4/11/25, 6/13/25, 8/11/25, 10/13/25, and 12/9/.25 were documented as dates of system testing. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Family child care homes must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs. 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(1) -(2). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 12/19/25 I will be performing fire drills every 30 days and testing fire system every 30 days as well. |
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| 2024-12-19 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 all had agreements which were not signed by a parent. 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.) Myself and the children's parents sign the agreement papers. |
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| 2024-12-19 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire drills were conducted 12/6/23, 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) perform and log fire drills every 60 days as instructed. |
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| 2024-12-19 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire detection system tests were conducted 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) performed fire detection system test, they all work good. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have a shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy on file. 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.) Provider will create a shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy and include it in the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have 3290 regulations posted for parent access. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will print out either QR code or PA 3290 regulation link and post onto bulletin board. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Household member #1 did not have a disclosure statement on file. 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.) A disclosure statement was provided to me. I witnessed the household member sign and date the disclosure statement. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were pothos plants and a jade plant in the bathroom in which children in care utilize. Both strain of plants are toxic to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plants will be removed from the home. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: It was observed that fire alarm testing was not done within 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An alarm test was done the day of inspection on 12-14-23 and documented. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 5 did not contain fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee Agreement will be updated with fee amount. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Description: Designated release persons/Admission date Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreements for Children # 2, # 3 and # 5 did not contain persons child can be released to. Fee Agreements for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Fee agreements will be updated with release persons and date of admission. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 2 and # 4 did not contain health insurance policy name and policy number. Emergency Contact Form for Child # 5 did not contain health insurance 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.) Patents will update the emergency contact form with medical insurance name and number. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreements for Children # 1 and # 3 were not reviewed and updated by parents every 6-months. Last time reviewed for Children # 1 and # 2 was 12/20/21. 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.) Parents will review and update the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contain an expired Child Abuse Clearance. Child Abuse Clearance for Staff # 1 was dated 11/25/17. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will not provide childcare. |
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| 2022-03-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Non Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) Description: Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development Noncompliance Area: Inspector did not observe play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3290.101(c)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As told inspector that I was closed for quite a while due to having COVID and parents decided not bring their children anymore I put all play equipment and materials away. Facility was re-opened and parents continued to not bring their kids. I began to work again getting kids March 25, 2021 watching my grandkids and December of 2021, my 2 nieces and nephew started and January 7th other child started a week before you came. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed a play pen that was used by the infant in care. The play pen was not labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Play pen is used by one infant that is enrolled in child care and does have a name label on it, might have been on the floor at the tome you observed the play pen. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in area used by parents Noncompliance Area: Inspector did not observe a daily schedule posted. When inspector arrived, inspector observed child 4, a toddler, watching television with a family member and a friend. While inspecting, ch 4 was placed in a highchair in front of the television with a snack. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily schedule was posted on bulleton board I have up where daily schedule was found. Where it shows the daily routine the children have. Toddler was placed in high chair with a snack because it was a snack break. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal, provider did not have a supervision policy and therefore, cannot review this policy with parents nor can a supervision policy be provided to parents at time of enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision policy is now added to parent handbook and policy can be reviewed by parents and given to them during enrollment. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5) - Signed /Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5) Description: Signed /Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Child 5's fee agreement is not signed by the parent. Child 5's fee agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.) Child 5's fee agreement is now signed by parent and parent wrote whom child may be released to. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 do not have emergency contact information on file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children emergency contact info is now on file and completed. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 3 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician and child 5's emergency contact information does not include the telephone 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.) Child 3 is no longer enrolled as of 12.27.21. Child 5's emergency contact info now has telephone number of their physician. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include the home address 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.) Child 4 is no longer enrolled at facility as of 12.27.21 |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 5 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include the name, address of the individual 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.) Child 4 no longer enrolled as of 12.27.21. Missing info was added to child 5's emergency contact form. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(d) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Provider does not have a written plan posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written plan is now posted of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency . This is now completed and posted. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.134(a)/3290.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.134(a)/3290.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Prior to snack being given, person giving snack and child 4 did not wash hands. Inspector observed child 4 get placed in a highchair and was given snack. Child 2's hands were not washed after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child who was given snack was tool to the kitchen before placing in high chair to wash hands. Child's 2 hands were also washed after diapering. you might not have saw because you were looking at paperwork. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.135(b)/3290.152 - Surfaces cleaned/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(b)/3290.152 Description: Surfaces cleaned/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned after use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Inspector observed staff 1 change child 1's diaper and did not clean the surface or wash staff's hands. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper changing surfaces were cleaned with spray bottle of water and Clorox after changing infants diaper. I the staff cleaned my hands in kitchen after diapering infant. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 is an infant and does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get written feeding schedule for child 2. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.181(a)/3290.181(b) - Each child/Current | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.181(a)/3290.181(b) Description: Each child/Current Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 do not have an individual record on file at facility. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1 and 2 now have an individual record on file here at the facility. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 do not have written signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child nor do they have written signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1 and 2 now have a written signed parental consent por emergency medical care for child and they also have a written signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 2, 3, and 4's record does not contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1, 2, now have their record that contains a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreement between provider and parent. Children 3 and 4 are no longer enrolled as of 12.27.21 |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Provider does not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction has been made and paper has been placed by entrance on wall. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises nor does the emergency plan provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan now shows the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children was included at renewal inspection and inspector did not see it. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Provider was caring for an infant and a toddler at time of renewal. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to emergency plan. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documented emergency drills are not conducted annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill was conducted. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) emergency plan will be sent to the county emergency management agency and local municipality. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 does not have a signed disclosure on file. Staff 1 does not have an updated mandated reporter training on file and did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. Staff 1 has mandated reporter training on file dated 7.21.16. Household Member 2 does not have a state police clearance, fbi clearance, and NSOR clearance on file. 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. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Household member 2 will obtain a state police, child abuse, fbi, and NSOR clearance. Staff 1 will print off a disclosure statement, sign it and place in file. Staff 1 completed mandated reporter training. All documents and clearances for household member 2 and staff 1 will be sent to inspector. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.69 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Inspector tested hot water in the bathroom used by the children in care located on the main floor in the kitchen area using a state issued thermometer. Water temperature recorded is 154° F . 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.) Hot water has been turned off in bathroom. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Provider does not have fire drills documented to show proof fire drills are being conducted every 60 days. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill log was thrown out. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation routes were on a board in the back, but are now in a visible place where parents and visitors may see, and board is now moved next to facilities door entrance. |
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| 2021-12-27 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system available for review and therefore was not in compliance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016). Provider does not have a proof of installation of fire alarm system on file nor is there a signed attestation from provider on file attesting to date of installation of fire alarm system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detections were tested every 30 days but provider threw out documentation. Provider requested an attestation from inspector and once received will sign and send to inspector. Provider will keep attestation on file at all times. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cots that the children were sleeping on were not labeled. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will label cots. In the future, I will keep them labeled. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will print out daily activity schedule. In the future, it will remain posted. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When certification representative was conducting the annual inspection on 12/13/2019, he observed staff 1 bring a child from upstairs. Certification representative was conducting the inspection for at least 10 minutes with the provider before she brought the child downstairs. As a result, the child was unsupervised for at least 10 minutes. Staff 1 did admit to the child sleeping upstairs since the early morning. The inspection started at 8:30a.m. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). Certification representative will conducted two unannounced visits to ensure compliance with supervision. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will not have children upstairs. In the future, I will consistently have the children by me when they arrive in the morning. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have an updated child service report on file. The last one on file was dated 112/6/2018. 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.) I will create a new child service report and review with mom. In the future, I will redo every 6 months. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.131(b)(2) - Within 60 days/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have a health assessment on file. It was 60 days after his date of admission. Child 3, who is an older toddler, did not have an updated health assessment on file. The last health assessment was from 11/19/2018. 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.The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will obtain updated health information. In the future, I will obtain health information within 60 days of enrollment and obtain updated health assessments as needed. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a fee agreement signed by parent. Child 3 last had his fee agreement and emergency contact form updated on 2/20/2019. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update them today. In the future, I will updated them every 6 months. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have recent consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update permission with mom. In the future, I will update every 6 months. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.64(a)/3290.103 - Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was toxics, such as cleaners, under the sink in the kitchen. There was also plastic bags accessible to the children under the bathroom sink. 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.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.) Plastic bags were removed. Toxics were locked. In the future, they will continue to remain inaccessible. |
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| 2018-12-05 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 3, 4 and 5 did not have updated child service reports on file. Children 3 and 4 last had child service reports dated for 12/14/2017 and child 5 did not have one on file. 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.) Provider will update the child service reports. In the future, provider will update them every six months. |
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| 2018-12-05 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have a health policy number on file on her emergency contact form. 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.) Provider will obtain health policy number. in the future, provider will obtain health policy number. In the future, provider will obtain the policy number upon enrollment. |
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| 2018-12-05 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1-4 did not have updated fee agreements on file. Children's 1-4 fee agreements were dated for 12/14/2017. 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.) Provider will get updated fee agreements. In the future, the fee agreements will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2018-03-08 | Initial review | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 had a health assessment last dated 6/5/2017. Her DOB was 11/19/2016. As a result, the health report was not updated within a 6 month period. 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.) Provider will obtained updated health assessment form from parent and update every 6 months for young toddlers. |
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| 2018-03-08 | Initial review | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the family home day care regulations posted and accessible to 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 facility posted the regulations in an area accessible to parents. In the future, the regulations will remain posted in an area accessible to parents. |
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| 2018-03-08 | Initial review | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was missing soap and disposable gloves from the first aid kit. 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.) The facility immediately obtained disposable gloves and soap for the first aid kit. In the future, the facility will keep it in the kit at all times. |
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