Crystal Arter - Orrtanna PA Family Child Care Home

MOUNTAIN RD , ORRTANNA PA 17353
(717) 677-9653
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: CRYSTAL ARTER is a Family Child Care Home in ORRTANNA 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-00173987
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Gettysburg Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Person's residing in the home at time of inspection did not have the NSOR clearances prior to July 1, 2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NSOR clearances were requested 8/12/2020, obtained 8/20/2020. Clearances will be obtained as needed, prior to expiration, from now on.
2018-07-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.191/3290.192(3) - Individual Records/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/18/18 children were left alone with an unqualified adult. The adult did not have clearances on file.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.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 Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No need to fill paperwork out was staying temporary until her place was ready. The person no longer lives here, I will be the only one taking care of children.
2018-07-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/18/18 children were left alone with an unqualified adult that has a criminal record, including felonies.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This person no longer lives in my home. I will be the only person caring for children from now on.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact information and Agreement for child #1 were last updated 7/22/17.

Correction Required: A 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.)
Have had parent update paperwork. Paperwork will be updated every six months.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Last Health assessment for Child #1 was dated 5/9/16.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
They will get him a doctor's appointment to have updated. Paperwork will be updated as needed.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed make-up and other hygiene products marked keep out of reach of children accessible in the bathroom vanity. Observed tobacco product accessible to children in child care space.

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.)
Placed all make-up in an area out of reach of children. Left all know that even if it's snuff it's not be used around children, not in reach. Will keep everything out of reach.

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Reviews

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TBlake Jan 18, 2019
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Crystal was asleep with children in her Care when I stopped on my first day to leave my son with her.

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