Center For Devel Disabilities Of Pike Co - Milford PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 2/19/20 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff began direct care on 6/24/19 and as of 2/19/20 still did not have the necessary proof of education to qualify the staff.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 2/19/20 for the renewal visit the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff began direct care on 6/24/19 and as of 2/19/20 still did not have the necessary Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter training as is required within 90 days of employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Noncompliance Area: The inspector found that classroom #3 was missing the required emergency contact information for the children receiving services in that classroom.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed splintered wood in the outdoor play space. This was observed under the covered space on the lower part of the blue beam upon entry.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported that on 10/04/17 child #1, age 3, who was under the direct supervision of Staff #1, left the outdoor play space and reentered the classroom alone and unsupervised. Child #1 was then found by staff #2 and staff #3 in her classroom. Through the course of interviews conducted it is supposed that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 2 to 3 minutes in total.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The director must arrange for all facility persons, staff and the director to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training dealing with supervision of children of all age groups. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual six hours of training required by regulation. The facility will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to effectively supervise children of all age groups at all times.

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a valid record of a health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 2 hired 11/14/16 as an AGS does not have a valid record of required state police clearance request and state police clearance as required by the CPSL. Provide a plan including a plan for ongoing compliance.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a valid record of references.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 3 has not completed mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL. Provide a plan that includes ongoing compliance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).