Donna L Gabler Family Day Care Home - Kittanning PA Family Child Care Home

FORD ST , KITTANNING PA 16201
(724) 545-9106

About the Provider

Description: DONNA L GABLER FAMILY DAY CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in KITTANNING PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183268
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Armstrong - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3
  • District Office Phone: (724) 285-9431 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-09 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the last year. The health assessment in the file was dated 1/10/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will schedule a doctor's appointment to have the health assessment form completed. In the future, all health assessments will be updated on time.
2020-10-09 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 12/18/17.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have a doctor's appointment scheduled to have the health assessment completed. In the future, staff health assessments will be completed at least every 24 months.
2020-10-09 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were updated within the past 60 months. The staff police clearance in the file was dated 3/20/15. The child abuse clearance was dated 4/2/15. The file for household member #2 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were updated within the past 60 months. The staff police clearance in the file was dated 3/20/15. The child abuse clearance was dated 4/2/15. The file for household member #3 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were updated within the past 60 months. The staff police clearance in the file was dated 4/6/15. The child abuse clearance was dated 5/1/15. The file for household member #4 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were updated within the past 60 months. The staff police clearance in the file was dated 3/25/15. The child abuse clearance was dated 4/2/15.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearances will be completed and placed in the files. In the future, all clearances will be completed within 60 months.
2020-10-09 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 3/9/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated reporter training will be completed and placed in the file. In the future, mandated reporter training will be completed every 60 months.
2020-10-09 Renewal 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the pink slide in the outdoor play space had a screw protruding out of the top of the slide causing an unsafe condition.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My husband will saw the screw off of the slide. In the future, all areas in the outdoor play space will be checked to make sure they are safe.
2020-10-09 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit was observed to be missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap will be added to the first-aid kit. In the future, the first-aid kit will be checked to make sure all required items are in the first-aid kit.
2018-10-03 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a child service report that was completed within the last six months.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will write a child service report. In the future, child service reports will be written every six months.
2018-10-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was called and the policy number was added to the forms. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete.
2017-10-03 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assesment that was conducted within 24 months from the previous health assessment.

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 on file at the facility. A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has a doctor's appointment on December 18, 2017. The health assessment form will be completed by the doctor and placed in the file. In the future, the staff person will have their health assessments updated every 24 months.

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