Carolynne B Brooks Family Child Care Home - Braddock PA Family Child Care Home

STOKES AVE , BRADDOCK PA 15104
(412) 271-4489

About the Provider

Description: CAROLYNNE B BROOKS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in BRADDOCK PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187752
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Woodland Hills - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-23 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two state police and FBI fingerprinting clearances in the file for staff person #1, the operator and only staff person, were dated more than 60 months apart. The NSOR in the file for staff person #1, who was working with children before 9/30/19 was dated beyond 7/1/20.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes all current clearances. In the future, I will try to update my clearances before the old ones expire.
2020-10-23 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1, the operator and only staff person, were dated more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes a current Mandated Reporter training. In the future, I will try to update my mandated reporter training before the old ones expires.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator and review of their file, they had not completed 6 hours of training in their last anniversary year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will take 6 hours of training on Better Kid Care. In the future, I will complete 6 additional hours on Better Kid Care before the next inspection.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.32(d) - First-aid techniques Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator and review of their file, their first aid training expired in July 2019 and they received updated training in September 2019. They are waiting to receive proof of the training from the trainer.

Correction Required: One or more persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when day care children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I am waiting for proof of the training from the trainer. In the future, I will take new first aid training before the old one expires.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment in the file for staff person #1 was more than 24 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will obtain an updated health assessment. In the future, the staff person will get a new health assessment within 24 months.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included only 3 hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will take 3 hours of training on Better Kid Care. In the future, staff person 31 will take 6 hours of training every year.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed on the parent board. In the future, the operator will keep the plan posted on the parent board.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3290.192(2) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included only the most current health assessment and did not include the results of a TB skin test.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The certification representative will check the main file at the regional office for the staff person's last health assessment and results of a TB skin test. In the future, the documents will be kept in the staff person's file at the facilty.

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