Dorothy Rodriguez - Lancaster PA Family Child Care Home

STEVENS AVE , LANCASTER PA 17602
(717) 945-7154

About the Provider

Description: DOROTHY RODRIGUEZ is a Family Child Care Home in LANCASTER 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-00176693
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Lancaster - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-03-04 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of child records, it was found that the financial agreement was not reviewed within the past 6 months for Child # and Child #2.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider immediately had the parents review the documents and sign them. Moving forward, all documents for each child will be reviewed and updated as required.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of staff files, Staff person #1 records show no training hours for 2018 or 2019.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately completed the required training and moving forward, all trainings will be completed as required.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site and child care spaces, it was found that one electrical outlet behind the dining room table did not have protective covers installed.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately installed the proper electrical plate cover and moving forward, will assure that all receptacles are covered as required.
2020-03-04 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site and child care spaces, it was found that the first aid kit was missing soap AND the first aid kit used on walking excursions was missing soap and tweezers.

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.)
Provider immediately placed the required items into the first aid kits. Moving forward, all kits will contain the required items at all times.
2019-04-19 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent's work address and phone number will be added. Moving forward all emergency contact forms will be completely fully at all times.
2019-04-19 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency plan was not posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency plan was posted and it will remain posted at all times.
2019-04-19 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 did not contain a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training as required.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will obtain all required hours and will place this on file. Certificates verifying completion of 12 hours of biennial training will be kept on file at all times.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3)/3290.124(e) - Services provided/Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Department's form providing information on child's growth and development in the context of services being provided (Child service reports) for children 1, 2, and 3 were not updated with financial agreements and were not updated within a 6 month period.

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).The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider updated the children information about their health and development and parents check and corrected if they needed to change emergency list.. Will complete every 6 months.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency information for child 2 does not contain the name, address, and phone number for child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for child physician was provided by parent. Files will contain physician information.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health report for child 1, a young toddler, was updated 1 year from original health report and not 6 months as required. The most recent health report for child 2, a preschooler, was 1/31/2017. An updated health report is required for child 2.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health reports will be updated as required. Child was excluded 6/14/18 and cannot return until the parents present an updated health report.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.134(b)/3290.134(c) - Towels labeled and laundered/Paper towels discarded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Provider does not have individual, labeled towels for each child to use during hand washing, and did not have individual paper towels available for use during hand washing. Individual towels, or single use disposable towels are required.

Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has rolls of each paper towel in both bathroom she has. Plus she has included hand sanitizer.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Although updated just prior to renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for children 1, 2, 3 were noted as being updated only 1 time per year instead of 1 time per 6 months as required.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A parent will review and update the emergency information for each child as required in regulations.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Valid certificate of compliance was not posted or available. Provider did not have child care regulations posted or available in facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility certificate has been moved to where parents can see. Regulations and contact information posted and will remain where parents can see.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Aerosol air freshener, labeled as toxic, was observed within reach of children in bathroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning and toxic materials was placed at a high place where kids cannot reach. They will stay out of reach.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The window in the 2nd floor bathroom was not restricted to opening less than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 2nd floor window is secured and only to open less than 6 inches.

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