Description: DORIS L GOLDSTON FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)/3290.181(b) - Signed /Current | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 did not contain a financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A financial agreement was completed for the child. Moving forward, all children will have completed financial agreements. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.181(b) - Physician name, address, phone/Current | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained an emergency contact form which did not contain the address and telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The address and telephone number of the physician was obtained and added to the contact form. All contact forms will have the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7)/3290.181(b) - Name/address/phone release person/Current | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained an emergency contact form which did not contain the address of one of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may 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. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The address was added to the emergency contact form and all contact forms will have the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the release persons. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.181(b) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Current | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, identified as a young toddler, contained a health report dated 10/16/2018 with an updated health report dated 6/17/2019, exceeding the requirement of a young toddler of having an updated health report every 6 months. Child #1 now has a current health report. 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. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Health reports will be obtained every 6 months for an infant or young toddler moving forward. The health assessment is now current. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained an immunization report which did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination as according to 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.) A note was obtained from the parent stating the child will not have the influenza shot due their strong personal objection. Moving forward, the immunization status for the children will be according to the recommendations of the ACIP or have documentation of exemption. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.181(b)/3290.181(c) - Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained an emergency contact form dated 10/6/2018 with documentation of an update on 7/9/2019 and the file of child #2 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement dated 7/16/2018 with documentation of an update on 6/17/2019, both which exceed 6 months. Child #1 now has a current emergency contact form and child #2 now has a current emergency contact form and financial agreement. Correction Required: Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The forms are now updated and will be updated at least every 6 months or as needed for changes. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at the facility expired on 10/24/2018, not having a current certificate 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 location |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The certificate of compliance was be posted and remain posted along with the contact information to the day care office and regulations. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two documented hours of training were observed for facility person #1, not meeting the required annual hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The training hours will be completed and submitted. Annual training hours will be completed as required moving forward. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.32(d) - First-aid techniques | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained documentation of first-aid training which expired on 4/22/2019 and did not have documentation of current first-aid training. Facility person #1 was observed caring for children alone. Correction Required: One or more persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when day care children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The current first-aid card was obtained from the trainer. Documentation of current first-aid training will be kept at the facility. |
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| 2019-07-18 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In a box in the kitchen, "Odor Neutralizer," "Shed and Static Spray," "Drop Dead Flea and Tick," "Frontline" and other pet supplies labeled "keep out of the reach of children" 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 items were moved and made inaccessible to children. All toxics will be kept inaccessible to children moving forward. |
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| 2018-07-16 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact of child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact form of child #2 and 3 do not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health insurance and policy numbers will be obtained and added to the form. All emergency contact forms will contain the health insurance and policy numbers moving forward. |
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| 2018-07-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4, with a start date of 3/5/2018, does not contain a health report within 60 days of enrollment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A health assessment will be obtained and all children will have a health report within 60 days of enrollment, moving forward. |
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| 2018-07-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 and 3, a preschool and older toddler, do not contain health reports at least every 12 months. 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.) Current health assessments will be obtained for child #2 and 3. Updated health reports will be required at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschooler. |
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| 2018-07-16 | Renewal | 3290.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A & D Ointment and Aveeno was not labeled with the name of the child it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The ointment and Aveeno was labeled. All diaper cream and medication will be labeled with the child's name moving forward. |
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| 2018-07-16 | Renewal | 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A green bottle containing formula was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bottle has been labeled and all bottles will be labeled moving forward. |
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