Description: DILCY V SANSOM FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A wooden TV stand in the main child care space was observed to have several exposed finish nails on the back of the fixture in areas accessible to children in care. In the outside play space, a toddler-sized ride-on plastic toy was observed to have a cracked, jagged edge. The aforementioned areas of concern posed the potential for laceration and/or puncture injuries. 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.) Nails removed from tv stand and toys thrown away. From now on, all toys and equipment will be checked and fixed or thrown away if necessary. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a seven-month-old child, did not include documentation of the following vaccines: second and third Dtap, first Rota, second and third PCV 13, second HiB, and second IPV. The file for Child #2, a two-year-old child, did not include documentation of second Hep A vaccine. The file for Child #3, a four-year-old child, did not include documentation of third HiB vaccine. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated immunizations will be obtained and from now on, all children's immunization records will be current. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current DHS Child Abuse Clearance, the previous clearance was completed more that 60 months ago. The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained current National Sex Offender verifications; however, each was completed after the due date of 07/01/2020. 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 clearances on file. From now on, all staff's clearances will be on file. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter training; however, said training was completed more that 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current mandated reporter training on file. From now on, mandated reporter training will be completed every 60 months. |
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| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A pink plastic ride-on car with cracked, jagged edging was observed in the outside play space in an area accessible to child in care. Contact with the cracked plastic edging could result in laceration injuries. 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.) Toy was thrown out. Broken toys will be thrown out. |
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| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written consent by child's parent for facility persons to provide emergency medical care or minor first aid procedures. 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent's signature will be added. All required signatures will be on file. |
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| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3, both preschool-aged children, contained health assessments that were completed more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New health assessments will be done. All required health assessments will be up-to-date. |
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| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 did not contain documentation of one of the required Hepatitis A vaccines as per the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated immunization record will be obtained. All immunization records will be up-to-date. |
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| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained health assessments that were completed more than 24 months ago. 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.) New health assessments will be done. All health assessments will be up=to-date. |
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| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance, the previous clearance was completed more than five years ago. 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 clearance on file. Clearances will be done every five years. |
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| 2018-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 did not include the medical 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.) Policy number will be added. In the future, policy numbers will be included on all emergency contact forms. |
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| 2018-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and Child #2 contained emergency contact forms that did not include the addresses of persons to whom each child can 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.) Addresses added. In the future, all emergency contact forms will include addresses to persons to whom children can be released. |
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| 2018-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic post cap was observed near the front entrance to the facility in an area accessible to children in care. The cap was broken and had jagged edges presenting the potential for laceration. One bolt securing the toilet to the floor was observed to be rusting and protruding in an area accessible to children in care. Two nails were observed protruding from the deck and wooden privacy fence in the outdoor play space in areas accessible to children in care. 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.) Post caps will be removed. Protective cap will be added to toilet bolt. nails removed from fence/deck. Surface areas will be regularly checked and repaired if necessary. |
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| 2018-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A small area of peeling paint was observed on the window sill in the child care space in an area accessible to children in care. 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.) Area will be repainted. In the future, all peeling paint will be repainted. |
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| 2017-09-27 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following were observed in areas accesible to children who are still placing things in their mouths: Several rest mats with torn seams, which made the inner foam material accessible to children,a hair tie was observed on the floor, and a book with deterioration to the cover. 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.) Mats were covered and book was discarded, and hair tie was placed in area inaccessible to children. In the future, child care areas will be regularly checked for objects smaller than 1". |
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