Description: DAVIS FAMILY CHILDCARE LLC is a Group Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #2 was signed by the operator after the child's first day of attendance. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file now includes a current agreement. In the future, we'll make sure agreement is signed before a child attends. |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report in the file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will give the parent the state form for an updated physical. In the future, each parent will be given the state forms for doctor visits and only that form will be accepted. |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The list of vaccinations in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was missing 1 DTAP and 1 Hep A. The list of vaccinations in the file for child #2, a young toddler, missing 1 of each of the following: Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella. The last flu shot on the list of vaccinations in the file for child #3, a 3 year old, was in 2018. None of the files included a written statement of exemption by a parent. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent of child #1, #2 and #3 will sign an exemption statement for those vaccinations. In the future, parents will sign forms of exemption for immunizations their child doesn't receive because of personal or religious beliefs. |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 and #2 were dated more than 24 months apart. 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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The files now include a current health assessment. In the future, we will ensure that staff get updated physicals before the previous one expires. |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.2 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that the single unit smoke detector system in the rear room was not operable because the battery was dead. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The detector was immediately replaced with a new operable detector that was tested for the certification representative. In the future, all smoke detectors will be tested to make sure they are operable. |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #3 were dated more than 60 months apart. The previous clearance expired before the COVID closure. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file now includes a current child abuse clearance. In the future, dates will be checked and clearances will be completed on time. |
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2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3280.61(h)(2)(iii)/3280.61(h)(2)(iv) - Space may not be occupied by infant or young toddler/No more than twice measured space | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11-11:30 am, there were 7 children in the rear room during arts and crafts time, including a young toddler. The capacity for the room is 3. Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space the space may not be occupied by children of the infant or young toddler age levels.When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space the number of children present in the space may not be more than twice the measured capacity of the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will make sure the children in the rooms are at capacity. During a structured activity, if there are 1 year olds in care, we will split them into 2 rooms. In the future, we will make sure we are at correct capacity for your rooms. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: A small area of the plastic, wrapped around the basement pillars for safety, was peeling off and was low enough to be accessible to the toddlers playing in the child care space. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will re-wrap the plastic to make sure it's flush with the pillar. In the future, I will check plastic regularly and all small items will be kept out of the reach of children putting things in their mouth. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The initial child service report in the file for child #5 was dated 7 months after the child began attending the program. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file now includes a current child service report. In the future, we will keep track to ensure we complete on time. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will ensure that all designated release persons are on the agreement form. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the physician's telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will check to ensure that the doctor's phone number is on the form. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will have parent review and sign off even if nothing changes. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will make that parents sign off for consent for emergency medical care. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #5 did not include the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will check forms to make sure complete insurance is included. |
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2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #5 did not include phone numbers for any of the individuals designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will make sure that all release person information is filled in on the form. |
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