Description: Beth Sherwood Family Child Care Home is a Family Child Care in EVERETT PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having a plastic children's playhouse which had a plastic door with cracks and sharp edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Door was taken off. Equipment will be monitored for cracks and sharp corners. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having embedded equipment which lacked 9 inches of the required loose fill. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch will be placed under embedded equipment. 9 inches will be maintained under equipment. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was observed having an enrollment date of 9/13/16 and initial health report dated 12/19/19, exceeding 60 days after enrollment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All health assessments will be obtained within 60 days. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed having Mandated Reporter training completed by a provider which is not accepted by DHS for childcare. 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.) Mandated Reporter training provided by Pitt was completed and will be renewed every 5 years. |
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| 2019-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having play equipment with splintering wood. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Splintering wood was fixed. The outdoor play space will be monitored for any splintering wood. |
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| 2019-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The embedded outdoor equipment lacked the required 9 inches of loose-fill to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch was placed in outdoor play space. The play space will be monitored for the correct amount of loose-fill. |
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| 2019-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #5 lacked the Departments approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development updated every 6 months. Reports or child #1 were dated 3/29/18 and 11/ 13/ 18, exceeding 6 months. Reports or child #5 were dated 3/29/18 and 1/ 15/ 19, exceeding 6 months. 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.) Current reports were on file. Reports will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the child's admission date. Correction Required: 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.) The admission dates for the children were located on the emergency contact information. Admission dates were added to each child's agreement. All children will have admission dates on agreement at enrollment. |
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| 2019-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for a young toddler. 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.) Health report was given to parent to update. All infants and young toddlers will have health report updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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.) Parent signed for providing first-aid. Signature for administration of minor first-aid will be completed at enrollment. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Current reports being used were not on a form approved by the Department. 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.) Child service reports were completed for children #1, #2, and #3 on approved form. Forms will be updated as needed. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. 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.) Work addresses and phone numbers were added to child #3 emergency form. All addresses will be received at enrollment. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current and previous health assessments on file for staff #1 were observed having dates of 7/3/17 and 3/19/15, exceeding 24 months between assessments. Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All health assessments will be conducted within 24 months. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.192(2) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked the initial and subsequent health assessments on file which included the results of the initial tuberculin skin tests. Correction Required: 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.) Health assessment was printed and included that TB had test results and will remain in staff file. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The main child care space located in the basement was observed having a steel beam in the middle of the play space which lacked any form of cushion creating a hazard to children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Foam padding was placed on the pole. Padding will be replaced as needed. |
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