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Close To Home Child Care Llc

West Chester, PA · Chester County
KIRKLAND AVE, West Chester, PA 19380
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 304-0715
KIRKLAND AVE
West Chester, PA 19380
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Licensed Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
CER-00174591
Expired
Apr 22, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.134(a)/3290.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2017-03-01 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2017-03-01 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2017-03-01 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

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.

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)
2017-03-01 Renewal 3290.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
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

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.

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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