Description: DHARIANA NUNEZ GUTIERREZ is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility has a dog and did not have a current rabies immunization record on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain vaccination paperwork. In the future, will keep up to date. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3290.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a general menu plan for the children in care. Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will discuss a snack menu with parents and continue to discuss menu with parents. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3290.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility stated that three children were recently enrolled at the facility. As per provider, she did not have a file for the children. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will obtain necessary paperwork. In the future, facility will update paperwork every 6 months. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3290.22(a)/3290.24(d) - Availability/Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted. The certificate of compliance was also not posted. 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 locationThe operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan and certificate of compliance will continue to be posted. In the future, they will continue to be posted. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1-4 did not have health assessments in their files. Children 1, 2 and 4 also did not have an immunization report on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will obtain new health assessments and immunization records. In the future, I will ensure updated health assessments and immunizations stay on file. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3290.192(3) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have her updated state police clearance on file at the facility. Correction Required: 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will print out the state police clearance. In the future, I will ensure it remains on file. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet, which was under the bathroom sink, that were accessible to children. 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 plastic bags were removed from the bathroom. In the future, plastic bags will remain inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cots that the children rest on were not labeled with their individual names. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots will be labeled with each child's name. In the future, the cots will maintain being labeled and will only be for the specified child. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The provider did not have a daily activity schedule developed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will develop a daily activity schedule. In the future, the daily activity schedule will be reinforced and posted in the facility. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 2, 3 and 4 did not have a fee amount documented on the fee agreement. Provider also did not have it documented if the families pay per day or week. The date on which the fee is to be paid was also not specified. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain the necessary fee agreement information. In the future, the information will be obtained upon enrollment. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have the services provided section filled out on his fee agreement. 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 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will fill out the services provided section with the family. In the future, the information will be documented upon enrollment. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1-3 did not have their health insurance coverage information and policy number documented on the emergency contact form. 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.) Provider will obtain the health insurance information from the families. In the future, the health insurance information will be documented upon enrollment. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.22(a)/3290.24(d) - Availability/Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the emergency plan, certificate of compliance or 3290 regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. 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 locationThe operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post the emergency plan, certificate of compliance and 3290 regulations in a location used by parents. In the future, the provider will keep all items posted. |
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| 2018-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the kitchen area. There was no gate separating the day care area from the kitchen. As a result, the kitchen, including the electrical outlets, was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider put outlet covers in the uncovered outlets. In the future, the outlets will remain covered. |
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