Brenda Lee Yingling - Irvona PA Group Child Care Home

327 HOPKINS ST P O BOX 98, IRVONA PA 16656
(814) 672-3914

About the Provider

Description: BRENDA LEE YINGLING is a Group Child Care Home in IRVONA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175028
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Glendale - 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
2020-09-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, it was observed that staff #1 was not wearing a mask while providing direct care to 3 of the 8 children in care. Upon arrival, staff #1 was feeding 3 children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider put mask on and will wear all the time children are in care.
2020-09-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1 with 8 children in care; ages of the children in care were 1 infant, 3 toddlers, and 4 pre-school age.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A second staff person was hired and will work the days needed to be in ratio.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked a Child Service report.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now have a service report for all children, even school age, in care over 15 hours a week.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 with an enrollment date of 6-20-17 had an initial health assessment dated 10-16-17.

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.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have health assessments on enrolled children within 60 days of enrollment.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 lacked an updated health assessment. The most recent one was dated 3-7-2018.

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.)
Will check and make sure all facility persons have updated health assessments in their files.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 had documentation for 5 hours of annual training. The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing the required 6 hours of 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.)
Completed training. Will make sure all training hours are done before the end of the fiscal year.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 had an FBI clearance from the Department of Education rather than the Department of Human Services. The file of staff #2 also lacked documentation of a complete National Sex Offender Registry report. The file of staff #2 lacked a current Mandated Reporter training; the one on file was dated 7-7-2015. The file of staff #1 lacked a current Mandated Reporter training; the one on file was dated 7-7-2015.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 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 Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearances will be updated and Mandate reporter updated timely. obtained clearances
2018-04-03 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the playroom near the tall white cabinet a large clear plastic storage bin cracked on the side.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Changed the cracked tote and will be careful to check them daily.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3280.111(c)/3280.113(c) - Promote development/No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, certification representative observed staff #1 redirect child #5 by firmly stating, ' I will smack you.'

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not speak to children like that.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, and #4 lacked a child service report with information about the child's growth and development

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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports will be done on every child in care more than 15 hours per week, every 6 months.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the information of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms updated. Will double check that doctors names and all info is on paperwork.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms updated. Will double check all files and make sure all areas are filled in.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a booster seat not secured to the chair with the straps.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Secured. Will have booster seats secured at all times during business hours.
2017-04-05 Renewal 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked copies of the financial agreement; rather the original was in the files.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider updated the forms. The provider will make sure all agreements are signed and the original is given to the parent at the time of enrollment.
2017-04-05 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the full physical address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider updated the form. In the future, the provider will make sure all forms are complete.

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