Description: DIANE HOFFMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in EBENSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed children sleeping on rest equipment which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. Observed approximately 1 foot of space between 4 of the children. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Moving forward rest equipment will be placed at least 2 feet apart. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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.) Work addresses and work telephone numbers were added to the emergency contact forms. In the future I will explain to parents that forms need to be filled out completely. I will make sure they are complete at start. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a 5 gallon bucket of ice melt and a bag of ice melt on the front porch which were accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The lid is secured to prevent children from opening the bucket of ice melt. The bag of ice melt is removed. I will make sure the latch to hold on the lid remains in place. |
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| 2019-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.102(f) - No hazardous toys/equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a recalled Bumbo Seat without straps in the front room of the facility. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Bumbo seat was removed from the center. In the future will continue to remain up to date on recalls in the system. |
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| 2019-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 9 children in care unrelated to the operator including 2 infants, 5 preschoolers, and 2 young school-age children. Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mom called in sick and we were over on children. One infant was taken to a relative for care. In the future I will watch to be sure not to have more than 6 unrelated children. |
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| 2019-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the porch at the entrance to the child care facility. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Peeling paint on the porch will be scraped after daycare hours on 7/10/19 to remove all peeling paint. Porch will be repainted. In the future repairs will be made as needed. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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 child's file has been updated to include the missing phone number and will be correct in the future. I will check forms for completion. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a space saving high chair attached to a small child's chair. The base of the high chair was bigger than the chair seat creating a potential tip hazard. 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 seating portion of the chair has been reattached to the legs of the high chair thereby removing the potential hazard. In the future, space saving chair attachment will not be used |
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| 2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Quikrete and ArmorAll Ultrashine Wash and Wax which were accessible to children in an unlocked storage shed beside the outdoor play space. Both items stated "to keep out of the reach of children". 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The shed has been secured with a lock and shall remain locked in the future |
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| 2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed frayed carpet between the table and the back door in the kitchen. Observed frayed carpet at the back door. Observed frayed carpet to the right of the bathroom door. Observed a protruding nail between the sofa and bookcase. Observed a cracked gate to the right of the entrance to the sand box creating rough edges in the outdoor play space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Carpet has been trimmed to remove frayed edges, the nail has been removed and the wall repaired at that location. Gate has been removed and will not be replaced. In the future carpet edges will be part of routine daily inspection. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the sand box in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The sand box has been sanded and scrubbed with a wire brush to remove all areas of peeling paint. The paint was a product of weather and should not be an issue in the future. Routine daily observation will be conducted to ensure paint is not peeling |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1 by 1 inch piece of trim missing on the bottom of the entertainment stand which created rough edges. 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, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) With the inspector present, provider was able to trim the area and sand the wood to a smooth consistency. Going forward, provider will continue to ensure no rough edges or sharp corners are present in the daycare space. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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 form was completed by the parent with the exception of the city and zipcode portion of the address. The provider is familiar with the persons listed on the form and was able to add the zipcode and city at the time of inspection on 12-13-2017. Going forward, provider will ensure complete addresses are obtained at he time of admission |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 8/8/16, 5/9/17, 7/21/17, and 11/17/17. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider made up a form to assist determining when health assessments are due. This form was shown to the inspector and approved 12-13-2017. The parents were informed of the violation and of the need for their assistance in helping the provider remain in compliance and agreed to have the health reports done on time going forward. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked a health report with a statement indicating 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.) Inspector emailed a Child Health Addendum Statement which was given to parent who obtained the medical providers signature from the child's most recent visit. A copy of this addendum will be retained in the child's file with the health assessment and also a copy has been mailed to the DHS Office in Hollidaysburg |
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