Description: CLOSE TO HOME CHILD CARE LLC is a Family Child Care Home in WEST CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.134(a)/3290.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/8/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTER DIAPERING AND USED HAND SANITIZER IN LIEU OF WASHING HER HANDS WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WATER. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF AND CHILDREN'S HANDS WILL BE WASHED AFTER DIAPERING. STAFF #1 WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF ARE AWARE OF THE REGULATION. |
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| 2017-03-01 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 3/1/17, THE DIAPER CHANGING PAD LOCATED AT THE CHANGING TABLE WAS TORN. 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, tears, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER REPAIRED THE TORN CHANGING PAD WITH DUCT TAPE. CHANGING PAD WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY FOR WEAR AND TEAR AND REPAIRED/REPLACED AS NEEDED. EQUIPMENT USED BY CHILDREN SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2017-03-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 3/1/17, NO EVIDENCE OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS WAS OBSERVED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM BELONGING TO CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS TO INCLUDE ADDRESSES OF DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS MUST INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. |
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| 2017-03-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 3/1/17, NO EVIDENCE OF UPDATED HEALTH REPORTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FILES BELONGING TO CHILD #1 AND #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER OBTAINED HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 AND #2. PROVIDER SHALL OBTAIN HEALTH REPORTS AND SHOT RECORDS FOR ENROLLED CHILDREN AT INITIAL ENROLLMENT AND 12 MONTHS THEREAFTER FOR AN OLDER TODDLER THRU PRESCHOOL CHILD. (EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR AN INFANT AND YOUNG TODDLER) |
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| 2017-03-01 | Renewal | 3290.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 3/1/17, NO EVIDENCE OF RESULTS OF TB SCREENING BY MANATOUX METHOD WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1. Correction Required: An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN TB TEST RESULT. ALL ADULT PHYSICALS SHALL INCLUDE RESULTS OF TB TESTING AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2017-03-01 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: NO EVIDENCE OF WRITTEN CONSENT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRST AID WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO CHILD #3 AND #4. 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID FOR CHILD #3 AND #4. ALL CHILD RECORDS SHALL CONTAIN SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRST AID AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND AT EACH UPDATE. |
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