Description: CELESTE GUTIERREZ RODRIGUEZ is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 did not have clearances updated within 60 months. State police clearances 7/20/15 to 9/12/20. Child abuse clearance 8/13/15 to 9/17/20 and FBI clearance from 7/15/15 to 9/14/20. Facility person # 1 and # 2 did not have the NSOR clearance on file by July 1, 2020 as stated per 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.) A current FBI, state police, abuse and NSOR is on file at facility for staff members 1 & 2. State police clearance obtained 9/12/20, child abuse obtained 9/17/20 and FBI obtained 9/14/20. NSOR obtained for facility member # 1 & # 2 on 9/12/20. In the future all staff members will have clearances on file at least every 60 months and by a deadline date for any new laws related to clearances and the CPSL. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator had a thermometer inside however, thermometer was broken and did not work. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A new thermometer has been installed in the refrigerator. In the future, provider will ensure thermometer is in working condition and is maintaining food at 45 F or below . |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the 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.) Emergency contact for child 1 has been corrected and release persons have been added. In the future, emergency contact information will be check to ensure completeness and accuracy when children enroll and when the parent updates. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 does not have a updated/current health assessment on file. Staff 1 last health assessment on file is dated 5.25.17 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff 1 has an appointment for 9/19/19 to complete health assessment. In the future, a health assessment will be completed every year and TB. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed a baby bottle sitting on the counter in the kitchen. Baby bottle was not labeled with child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Baby bottle has been labeled. In the future, baby bottles will be labeled with child's name when the bottle is given to provider by parent. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The door leading to the basement was unlocked. On the landing leading to the basement, inspector observed a case of Corona beers which is accessible to children. 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 door to the basement has been installed a lock and is not accessible to children. In the future, the basement door will be kept lock at all times. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed 3 cans of paint on the floor in the child care space that is accessible to 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.) Paint cans has been removed from the premissass. In the future, paint cans will be removed after use and place in a lock storage. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When inspector arrived, inspector observed provider cooking on a stove that does not have a stove guard. Child 2 was present and stove is accessible to children. 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.) A stove guard will be used when stove is in use. Also, gate will be installed to prevent children from entering the kitchen. In the future, protective guards will be used at all times. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Window in the kitchen was opened but the opening was not limited to 6 or fewer inches. Inspector measured the opening of the window with state issued measuring tape. Opening of window was 11 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Kitchen window has a latch to secure the window from opening more than 6 inches that provider put into use. In the future, the latch will be use to secure window to open 6 inches or less. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced visit on 5/8/18, inspector did not observe any play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children. Inspector asked staff 1 where the play equipment is for the children and staff 1 stated she put them in the basement for modification. Children were watching television. On 7/10/18 a renewal inspection was conducted. Inspector observed approx., 8-10 toys, for infants and young toddlers. Inspector did not observe a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials for individual interests and ages of the children to preclude long waits for use. Correction Required: 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. 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.) During prior Inspection visits children toys were store in the basement due to modification of the child care area. In the future, all equipment and materials will be display in the child care area and available to children. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.101(b)(1)/3290.101(b)(2) - Dramatic role playing /Cognitive development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector did not observe play equipment and materials that include materials for dramatic role playing and toys and materials for cognitive development. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider is in the process of purchasing dramatic play equipment. In the future dramatic play equipment will be available at all times in the day care area. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.101(b)(3)/3290.101(b)(4) - Visual development/Auditory development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector did not observe play equipment and materials that include toys and materials for visual development and toys and materials for auditory development. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for visual development. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for auditory development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Play equipment is available to children all day. In the future, play equipment will be set up by learning areas. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.101(b)(5)/3290.101(b)(6) - Tactile development /Large muscle development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector did not observe play equipment and materials that include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development and toys and equipment for large muscle development. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and equipment for large muscle development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider is in process of purchasing art materials , manipulatives and large muscle equipment. In the future provider will ensure that all necessary equipment is maintain. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.101(c) - Facilitate child development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Inspector did not observe play equipment that facilitates the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development. Inspector observed the providers son and children 6 and 7 cursing in the facility. Children were saying "fuck" and "shit". Correction Required: Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider is in process of purchasing continue perceptual - motor, physical and social development. In the future provider will ensure that all necessary equipment is maintain. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While conducting the renewal inspection, provider was unaware that children 6 and 7 left the providers house and were nowhere in site. Provider sent child 5 to go look for children 6 and 7. 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). Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will ensure that no children leave the premisses unattended and unsupervised. In the future, children will be supervised at all times. |
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