Farrell Family Child Care Home
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was placed to sleep in an infant bouncy seat placed inside a pack and play. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child will not be placed in bouncy seat to sleep. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.107(b) - Disposable discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.107(b) Description: Disposable discarded Noncompliance Area: Disposable cups were being used and not discarded after each use. Correction Required: Disposable cups, plates and eating utensils may be used if discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disposable cups being used were discarded. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The work phone number for child #2, #3, and #4 was missing from the emergency contact information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent's work phone number will be added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child #1 (see code sheet for date of birth) was dated 3/18/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: The changing table was not sanitized after use. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Changing table was sanitized after each subsequent use. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include information about lockdown or accommodations for infants/toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The information on lockdown and accommodations for infants/toddlers will be added to the the letter. The letter will continue to be handed out at enrollment. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #1 is dated 7/6/20. The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #2 is dated 7/21/20. The most recent child abuse clearance for staff/household member #3 is dated 7/21/20. There was no state police clearance on file for staff/household member #4. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearance requests were submitted. I will not operate until required clearances are on file. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: There were gaps of greater than 60 days between fire drills in the following time periods: 3/12/25-5/16/25; 7/2/25-9/2/25. Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was completed within the previous 60 days. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: There were gaps of greater than 30 days between the following recorded alarm tests: 12/1/24-1/2/25; 3/1/25-4/1/25; 5/1/25-6/1/25; 6/1/25-7/2/25; 7/2/25-8/2/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The alarms were tested 10/8/25 which was within 30 days of the previous test. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include 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.) I will talk to parent and inform them that I need Lucas health insurance policy number for his emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(d) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted at the facility. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will write up a plan stating what will happen in the instance that a child needs to be transported for emergency care and post it on the Bulletin board. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3290.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Written reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses at the facility were not being provided to parents, retained in the child's file or retained in an accident file. Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will begin writing incident reports for any illness, injury or accidents that happen while the children are in my care. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3290.118 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.118 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an infant was left to sleep in a bouncy chair. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was removed from the bouncer the day of inspection and laid on their back in their Pack N Play. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: File for household member #1, see code sheet for birth date, verified that household member turned 18 and did not have all required clearances on file on or before their 18th birthday. The following clearances were observed on file: PA state police clearance dated 9/26/23, child abuse clearance dated 9/28/23, FBI clearance dated 9/27/23, and a NSOR verification certificate that was not found on file. 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. Household Member #1 may not be present when children are present at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Household member #1 will not be present when children are in care. The NSOR was applied for and facility is awaiting the results of the application. Once received, this will be placed on file. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3290.76(b) - Ammunition locked and separate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.76(b) Description: Ammunition locked and separate Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the locked cabinet where the residents stored their firearms also contained ammunition that was stored in that same locked cabinet. The ammunition was not stored in a locked area separate from the firearms as required. Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ammunition will be removed and placed in a separate locked area apart from the locked firearms. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed in the kitchen/eating area in a bottom drawer and in a cabinet under the bathroom sink, both accessible to mouthing children. 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.) Plastic bags will be removed. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed that cleaning materials were stored in a lower level cabinet in the kitchen/eating area under the sink and 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.) Updated childproof locks will be replaced on the cabinets to make those items inaccessible. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed that updates were made to the facility's emergency plan but those updates were not sent to the county emergency management agency or to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of the emergency plan will be made and sent to the EMA and Borough of Sinking Spring by Friday October 29,2021. I will repost the dates delivered and keep that on file with the emergency plan. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Household member #1, turned 18 on 07/30/2021, but facility did not have on file a signed disclosure statement, a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, a FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate for that household member. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Apply for all necessary clearances for Household member #1 and keep them on file and up to date. Also have a disclosure statement paper signed and on file as well. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(b) Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have proof of purchase for their currently installed fire alarms as required. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Write a letter stating when the fire alarms were installed in my house and keep it on file and posted with the fire drill log. |
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