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Group Child Care Home

Caridad E Hernandez

West Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County
128 E GREEN ST, West Hazleton, PA 18202
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Quick Facts

Capacity
11 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 454-8943
128 E GREEN ST
West Hazleton, PA 18202
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Not found in current state licensing data

This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
CER-00176410
Expired
Mar 24, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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About the Provider

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CARIDAD E HERNANDEZ is a Group Child Care Home in WEST HAZLETON PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 4:40 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 4:40 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 4:40 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 4:40 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 4:40 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 4:40 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #4 and #5 do not have current child service reports 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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete the child service reports and place in files. Will check to make sure all paperwork is completed on time.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #2 and #3 do not have the names of release persons listed on the fee agreements

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents add the names of release persons to the fee agreements. Will check all fee agreements to make sure the release persons are listed on form.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #4 has a health assessment on file that is over a year old

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ask parent for a new health assessment. Will check files to make sure health assessments are up to date.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #5 does not have an updated flu shot

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ask the parent for child #5 to get the flu shot and provide documentation to verify it was received
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The regulations are not posted at the facility

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will immediately post the regulations where they can be seen by parents
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is a volunteer but does not have a signed volunteer disclosure statement on file. Facility person #1 signed a volunteer disclosure statement and it is currently on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person may not work in a child care position at the facility without having required paperwork and clearances on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 signed a new volunteer clearance. The old one has been misplaced. Will keep all paperwork in files.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit is missing scissors and soap

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get a pair of scissors and soap and will place in the first-aid kit. Will check periodically to make sure kit has required items.
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a play kitchen in outdoor play space with a broken vinyl panel laying on top of the sink.

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.)
Will repair the door on the play kitchen. Will check to make sure all equipment is in good repair
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are buckets of rocks located in the play yard and some of them are less than an inch in diameter. Some of the rocks are on the ground. They are accessible to children under three years old.

Correction Required: 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 styro foam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove the rocks and keep all items less than an inch out of reach of children.
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, 2 and 5 do not have updated child service reports 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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete child service reports for all children. Child service reports will be completed every six months from this point on and will be placed in files.
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 is missing the addresses of release persons on the emergency contact form

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent add the release person information and will check in future to make sure this information is completed
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 does not have a current health assessment 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will notify parent to bring in current health assessment and will check the files regularly to update as needed
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 and 3 do not have updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. Child #4 is missing an updated emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents write in this information and will check forms to make sure it is added in the future
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are stairs in the outdoor play space that lead to the 2nd floor and are accessible to children

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will place a board across the stairway to block access from the play yard. Will make sure stairs are not accessible when children are in care.
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are pieces of wooden trim with some nails sticking out from the trim that are located in the play yard

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove the trim and will make sure the play yard is maintained on a regular basis
2018-12-19 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are areas of peeling paint on the light blue kitchen cabinets

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will paint the cabinets and will paint as necessary to maintain
2017-12-28 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, 2, 3 and 5 do not have updated Child Service Reports 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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete Child Service Reports for child files #1, 2, 3 and 4. Will keep the Child Service Reports updated for all children.
2017-12-28 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The release persons are not listed for child files #3 and 4 on the fee agreements

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents fill in the release persons on the fee agreements. Will have this information on all fee agreements.
2017-12-28 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(6) - Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #2 and 3 are missing the parent work information and also health insurance name and policy information on the emergency contact forms

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Will have parents add the work information and the health insurance information to the emergency contact forms. Will make sure this information is completed for children.
2017-12-28 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 has a health assessment on file that is over six months old since the prior health assessment

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get a new health assessment for child #2. Will make sure to have parents get new health assessments every 6 months for children under 2 years old
2017-12-28 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 has a current health assessment on file but does not include immunizations

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get a copy of child #1's immunization record from the parent. Will make sure health assessments include child immunization record.
2017-12-28 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a container of Vaseline and a bottle of lotion accessible to children on a low shelf by the changing area. There is a can of lighter fluid located in the outdoor play space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The container of Vaseline , the lotion and lighter fluid were moved to an area where they are out of reach of children Will check to make sure all toxics are out of reach.

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