Estela Pichardo - Allentown PA Family Child Care Home

W LINDEN ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(484) 764-7317

About the Provider

Description: ESTELA PICHARDO is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN 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-00171421
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2018-11-09 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the name, address and telephone number 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 mother of the child gave me all the information of the doctor including address and telephone and I complete the emergency contact form. I fill in the required information. I will verify that there is no blank space in the emergency contact form and I will make sure to keep this information up to date.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits

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.)
The mother of the child gave me all the insurance information including name and policy number and completed the emergency contact form. I fill in the required information. I will fill the emergency contact form by myself at the time to avoid any kind of error of lack of information in the future.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1's record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent has not been obtained prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mother of the child signed the consent for emergency medical care. The father if the child signed the consent of emergency medical care. I will personally verify each form to sure they are correctly filled out and signed, to avoid mistakes in the future.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 - DOE - 6/6/17 and child 5 - DOE - 6/28/17 have been enrolled for more than 6 months and do not have a child service report 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 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I wrote the child service report and it is evaluated with the mother of the child and be evaluated every six months.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 3 and 4 do not have the physician's address and phone number listed on the emergency contact form.

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.)
I asked the parents the information and wrote it in the child record. To keep the papers with all the necessary information I personally will be in charge of helping the parents to complete the forms.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 1,2, 3 and 4 do not have the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits listed on the emergency contact form.

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.)
I asked the parents about the health insurance coverage and policy number and emergency contact information and wrote it in the child record. To keep the papers with all the necessary information I personally will be in charge of helping the parents to complete the forms.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 4 and 5 are missing the address of release persons on the emergency contact form. Child 3 is missing the phone number and address of the 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.)
I asked the parents of each child the information and wrote it in the child record. To keep the papers with all the necessary information I personally will be in charge of helping the parents to complete the forms.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 5 - DOE - 6/28/17 - does not have a 6-month updated fee agreement and emergency contact form on file. The date on both the fee agreement and emergency contact form is 6/28/17.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.)
I'm include the new update contact form in the record and the parent signed. To keep the papers with all the necessary information I personally will be in charge of helping the parents to complete the forms.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 - DOE - 6/6/17 - does not have a health report on file and has been enrolled for more than 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent brought me all the necessary papers and I put them on the child's records. I will make sure child health reports are received by me within 60 days of child's start date.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed a container of Lysol wipes under the changing table in the kitchen where the children eat that is accessible to children and labeled keep out of reach of children. Inspector observed a can of Fabreez air Downey scent on the sink in the bathroom on the main floor that is accessible to children and labeled keep out of reach of children.

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.)
Immediately remove the lysol wipes from the table and store it in a closed place. My plan of action is to keep all toxic products closed in a place out of reach of children
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill was reviewed by inspector. Provider did not conduct at least four fire evacuation drills in 2017. Provider held two fire drills; 1/2/17 and 3/15/17.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I made a fire drill and I'm going to do it every 2 months.
2017-11-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AFTER INVESTIGATING A SELF REPORT, INSPECTOR WAS ABLE TO VERIFY THAT STAFF 1 LEFT CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED FOR APPROXIMATLEY 20 MINUTES. CHILD 1 TOUCHED CHILD 2 INAPPRORIATELY.

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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive three hours of PQAS approved training regarding supervision of children. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the regional Key. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PQAS trainer will conduct 4 hour supervision training on 12/14/17. She will return on 1/3/18 to conduct TA. Children will be supervised at all times.
2017-06-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed a baby bottle that is not labeled with the childs name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I WROTE THE NAME OF THE CHILD IN EACH BOTTLE WITH A PERMANENT MARKER AND WILL MAKE SURE ALL BOTTLES ARE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
2017-06-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18/3290.69 - General Health and Safety/Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed children eating in the kitchen. Provider just finished cooking on the stove as the light on the stove was still on warning that the stove may still be hot. The stove does not have a stove guard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IM ORDER STOVE GUARD IN AMAZON TO PUT ON THE STOVE, BUT THEY SEND ME THE WRONG PRODUC. NOW IM WAITING TO RECEIE IT AGAIN. ESTIMATED DELIVERY FROM 1 AUGUST TO 3.
2017-01-27 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have consent for adminstration of minor first aid.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain permssion for minor first aid. In the future, provider will ensure that all information is obtained upon enrollment,

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