Constance L Brown Family Child Care Home

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/19, cert rep observed missing daily activity schedule posted at the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/19, cert rep observed missing documentation of annual childcare training in the file of Staff 1.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/19, cert rep observed missing emergency numbers posted at the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed no individual labels on cots being used by children as rest equipment.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed missing emergency transportation plan posted at the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed missing individual files for Child 1 and Child 2.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed missing physical for Child 2.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed Staff 1 missing 6 hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed disclosure statements missing for Household Members 2 and 3.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed first aid kit missing tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/30/18, cert rep observed no record of fire drills being conducted at the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 5/16/18 CR observed active repairs taking place in child care space. Provider was having wall erected to separate child care space for back area of basement.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of materials for dramatic role playing.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Obtain additional materials for dramatic role playing in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development. Obtain additional of toys to handle and manipulate and art materials in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits.

Noncompliance Area: Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility`s general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies and pick-up arrangements.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Amend the parental information to include the specified written policies in accordance with 55 PA Code 3290 regulations. Submit a copy of the amended parent handbook/information for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the 55 PA CODE 3290 regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. Post a copy of the facility's current certificate of compliance and regulations in a conspicuous location as specified.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- no mandated reported training and no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Facility persons are required to complete mandated reporter training in accordance with CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Submit a copy of the completed mandated reporter training and a signed disclosure statement for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the basement child care space lacked protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of repair and presented a visible hazard: (1) the basement wall was in disrepair (2) an electrical outlet lacked a protective outlet frame.

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. Make the necessary repairs and ensure that facility surfaces are kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of materials for dramatic role playing.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Obtain additional materials for dramatic role playing in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development. Obtain additional of toys to handle and manipulate and art materials in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification of a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization for a cat at the facility.

Correction Required: A veterinarian`s certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. Obtain and provide written verification of the current veterinarian's certificate of rabies immunization for the cat.

Noncompliance Area: Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility`s general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies and pick-up arrangements.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility`s general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility`s general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Amend the parental information to include the specified written policies in accordance with 55 PA Code 3290 regulations. Submit a copy of the amended parent handbook/information for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: One staff persons record did not contain a health assessment completed within the past 24 months. (#1)

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 on file at the facility. 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that health assessments are completed within the required timeframes.

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the 55 PA CODE 3290 regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Correction Required: The facility`s current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. Post a copy of the facility's current certificate of compliance and regulations in a conspicuous location as specified.

Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation verifying the annual review of the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan Review the emergency plan and submit written documentation for verification.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- no mandated reported training and no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.Facility persons are required to complete mandated reporter training in accordance with CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Submit a copy of the completed mandated reporter training and a signed disclosure statement for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the basement child care space lacked protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of repair and presented a visible hazard: (1) the basement wall was in disrepair (2) an electrical outlet lacked a protective outlet frame.

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. Make the necessary repairs and ensure that facility surfaces are kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.