Description: CHERYL D WHITNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in TITUSVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: In the child care play space there was a cracked plastic school bus. 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.) Broken toy was immediately disposed up. All toys and equipment will be inspected daily and any toys or equipment with cracks or not in good repair will be disposed of. |
|||
| 2019-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.117(a) - Pet in good health/friendly | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: A cat in the child care space was observed to be infested with fleas. Correction Required: A pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health and known to be friendly to children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pet was treated with advantage same day as inspection. Cat will be treated with advantage monthly to prevent fleas. |
|||
| 2019-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, contained immunization reports that lacked verification of a flu shot conducted during the previous 12 month period as required for children over the age of 6 months according to the ACIP immunization schedule. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of all children enrolled were asked to provide either proof of receiving the flu vaccine or sign a waiver stating they do not wish there for their child to receive vaccine. Files will be reviewed monthly to make sure either proof of vaccine or decline request are on file. |
|||
| 2019-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. 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.) Parent was asked to sign consents for emergency medical care same day as inspection. Review files when received to make sure all required information is filled out completely. |
|||
| 2019-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. 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.) Parent was asked to sign consent for administration of minor first aid same day as inspection. Files will be reviewed when received to make sure all required information is filled out completely. |
|||
| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Child #1 contained a current health assessment, Child #1's initial health assessment is dated more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date. 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.) Current health assessment on file. Health assessments will be returned to facility within 60 days of enrollment. |
|||
| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: A sewing machine was observed on the floor in the dining room. The needle of the sewing machine was accessible to children in care. 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.) Sewing machine was immediately removed from the dining room and placed out of contact of children. All items posing a threat to children will be kept in area/room not accessible to children. |
|||
| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Seven children were observed in care during the inspection. Apparently, a school-age child was supposed to be picked up by his school bus prior to the arrival of other children in care. The bus did not arrive as expected. When OCDEL inspector arrived, provider was in the process of having said child picked up by a family member. Child was eventually picked up by a family member during inspection, which brought the number of children in care to six. Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to the operator. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was picked up by family member during inspection. School bus service was notified by child's mother of error in not picking up school child on said day as scheduled. Number of children in care at one time will not exceed six children at a time. |
|||
| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Observed on the wood picket fence that encloses the outside play space were four nails protruding through the fence facing towards the play space. Nails were in area accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two staples that appeared to be four nails were immediately removed from fence. Fence will be routinely checked for any dangerous protruding staples or conditions that may be a danger to children. |
|||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Cheryl D Whitney Family Child Care Home. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
