Apple Of My Eye Day Care - Kane PA Child Care Center

136 138 BAYARD ST , KANE PA 16735
(814) 837-1044

About the Provider

Description: APPLE OF MY EYE DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in KANE PA, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185296
  • Capacity: 49
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Kane Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2
  • District Office Phone: (814) 765-1546 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 lacked a financial agreement; none was in the file at the time of inspection.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #5 returned the payment agreement, it was copied and placed in the child's file. In the future to maintain compliance, the director and all staff will make sure that each new enrollment has a complete financial agreement on file prior to providing care.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of child service reports completed every 6 months.

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current child service reports were placed in child #1, #2, #3, and #4 files. To maintain compliance with this regulation, all staff will be assigned children to complete service reports on during the months of January and July when all files are updated.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1)/3270.182(8) - Child's name, birth date/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form and financial agreement; none were present in the file at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #5 returned the emergency contact form and payment agreement, they were copied and placed in the child's file. In the future to maintain compliance, the director and all staff will make sure that each new enrollment has a complete emergency contact form and a financial agreement on file prior to providing care.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of parent review and signature of emergency contact forms every 6 months.

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 information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were reviewed and updated by parents. To ensure compliance with this regulation, all children files will by undated during the months of January and July.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4 with an enrollment date of 8-20-19 lacked an initial health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 had a doctor's appointment scheduled on 8/14/2020. The doctor was to fax a health assessment to the child care facility. We only received a record of immunizations. The child's mother called the doctor and was told that the doctor's office would fax the assessment. Mom was told it was needed for the child to continue attending daycare. Mom will call the doctor's office again on Monday and request it again. To maintain compliance with this regulation, director will reinforce the importance of having a health assessment on record no longer than 45 days after the first day of attendance at the facility.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked health assessments every 12 months; there was not a health assessment for 2019. The file of child #4 lacked health assessments every 12 months; enrollment was 8-20-19 and no health assessments were on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a current health assessment on file now. He did not attend daycare for part of 2019 as his mom had a new baby; however I did not document his file as I should have. Please refer to Violation #9 in regards to child #4. To maintain compliance with this regulation, the director will make a list every January stating when each child's health assessments will be due for that year. Two months prior to each due date, the director will inform parents of the upcoming requirement.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4 lacked a health assessment every 24 months. The health assessments on file were dated 11-10-16 and 12-12-19. The file of staff #5 with a start date in care with children of 6-1-19 had a late health assessment dated 11-8-19.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To maintain compliance with this regulation, the director will review each staff file in January and document when each staff will require a new health assessment. The director will notify the staff at least 2 months in advance to allow amble time for the staff members to get a current health assessment.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 with a start date of 9-9-19 lacked documentation of completing emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 is no longer employed with us at Apple of My Eye Daycare. In the future to maintain compliance with this regulation, the director will ensure that the initial training of emergency training is clearly noted in each new staff file with the date it was completed. The director will also make sure each staff file is documented properly at annual trainings as well as any time the plan is updated.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 with a start date of 9-9-19 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 is no longer employed with us at Apple of My Eye Daycare. In the future to maintain compliance with this regulation, the director will ensure that the initial training of fire safety is clearly noted in each new staff file with the date it was completed. The director will also make sure each staff file is documented properly at annual trainings.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 completed her 6 hours of training on July 14, 18, and 20, 2020. Staff #3 is no longer employed with Apple of My Eye Daycare. To maintain compliance with this regulation, the director will request that each staff person prints a copy of her PD registry from PA Keys to be included in her file. The director will also make sure each staff member completes at least 6 hours of training annually.
2020-07-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked the National Sex Offender Registry, which was due 7-1-2020. The file of staff #1 with a start date in care with children of 6-4-18 had an FBI receipt only dated 7-19-18. The file of staff #3 with a start date in care with children of 10-2-17, lacked any documentation of completing Mandated Reporter. The file of staff #4 lacked current clearances: PA State police was dated 6-30-15, PA Child Abuse dated 7-8-15, and Mandated Reporter training dated 6-22-15. The file of staff #6 with a start date in care with children of 2-1-20 lacked an FBI clearance; only the receipt was on file and it was dated 5-19-20. The file of staff #6 also lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff still employed received letters from NSOR and they were placed in individual files. Staff #3 is no longer employed with Apple of My Eye Daycare. Staff #4 received new, updated clearances and mandated reporter training. Staff #6 called for a copy of her FBI clearance and completed her mandated reporter training. In the future to maintain compliance, the director will ensure that all new staff have all the proper clearances, disclosure statement, and training prior to working with children. The director will also make sure that all information is updated at least every 5 years for continuing staff in the facility.
2019-07-09 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an agreement signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2's payment agreement was completed and now includes the signature of the operator. Director will ensure that payment agreements are filled out in its entirety at time of enrollment. This practice will be maintained.
2019-07-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an agreement with the amount of the fee to be charge per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2's payment agreement was completed and now includes the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Director will ensure that payment agreements are filled out in its entirety at time of enrollment. This practice will be maintained.
2019-07-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an agreement with the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2's payment agreement was completed and now includes the date on which the fee is to be paid. Director will ensure that payment agreements are filled out in its entirety at time of enrollment. This practice will be maintained.
2019-07-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3's mother signed his emergency contact form consenting that emergency medical care could be obtained if needed. Director will ensure that all areas of emergency contact forms are signed at time of enrollment. This practice will be maintained.

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