Description: DIANNE M IRWIN FAMILY DAY CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in MEADVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is an older school age child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 10/31/18. The child file for Child #2, who is a young school age child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 10/29/18. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will have parents write an exemption letter if they do not want them to get the shot. In the future in August/September I will continue to ask parents if child will be getting a flu shot and if not that is when I will have the parent write up the exemption letter. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/29/20 that was not renewed within 5 years of the previous mandated reporter training dated 1/21/15. 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 required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Current mandated reporter training is on file. In the future will make a list of what needs done and plan to do it ahead of time. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The child file for child #2, who is an older toddler, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The child file for child #3, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The child file for child #4, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; child #4 was last vaccinated on 12/7/16. The child file for child #5, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The child file for child #6, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; child #6 was last vaccinated on 1/24/18. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) As the parents come in I will speak to them and tell them they need to get child a flu shot. If they do not want to get a flu shot they will write an exemption. In the future when it comes close to flu season I will mention to get their flu shots in a timely manner. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan did not provide for an in shelter location within the facility for the children to go to in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will add to the book that we will go to the basement to shelter in place. In the future emergency plan will always contain an in shelter location. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to not be reviewed annually. The dates of review were January 2017 and April 2018. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The facility plan has been reviewed. In the future emergency plan will be checked and documented annually. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the playroom ceiling tiles above the sliding door were observed to be stained from water damage. 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.) Will see if I can get replacement tile. If can't get replacement tile than I will get dry wall. In the future will check periodically to make sure there is no damage to the ceiling. |
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| 2017-05-03 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fencing encircling the outside play area was coiled with excess fencing near the entrance to the area. Within the coiled fencing were numerous sharply-edgde pieces that were accessible to children. The fencing was secured to posts via zip ties. One such zip tie was broken causing the fence in that area to become unsecured. 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.) All sharp edges on fence will be covered with duck tape. The broken zip tie at the top of the post will be replaced. The entire fence will be replaced with a vinyl fence this summer. In the future, the fence will be regularly checked and repaired if necessary. |
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| 2017-05-03 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Although a current health assessment is included in Staff #1's file, her previous health assessment was completed in excess of 24 months prior to her current filed health assessment. Correction Required: 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.) I have a current health assessment in my file. Health assessment will be completed within the 24 month time period. |
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