Ferreras Carrasco Child Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care Home

OAK ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(610) 820-0245

About the Provider

Description: FERRERAS CARRASCO CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN 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-00181576
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-26 Renewal 3290.131(c)/3290.131(e) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1's health report was not signed by a doctor, PA or CRNP. Child 1's immunizations were also submitted 60 days after his initial start date.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all immunization reports will be submitted within 60 days of the child's start date. Also, all health reports will be signed by a PA, physician or CRNP.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3290.18/3290.94(a) - General Health and Safety/Developed and posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/13/2020, it was observed that the facility did not have an operable smoke detector on the first floor. The facility also did not have fire evacuation plans posted.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Fire evacuation plans shall be developed and posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider posted the fire evacuation routes and they will continue to be posted. I installed a new smoke detector with certification representative present. In the future, the smoke detectors will be checked monthly to ensure that they are operable.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was not an operable smoke detector in the facility's basement and 4th floor. In the basement, the smoke detector did not have working batteries and on the 4th floor, none of the smoke detectors had batteries.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I put batteries in the smoke detectors. In the future, the batteries will be checked once a month.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was last updated on 8/14/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I updated the emergency plan today. In the future, it will be updated yearly.
2020-01-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Household member one, did not have the FBI, child abuse, state police or NSOR clearance 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have her update all clearances. In the future, her clearances will be updated every 5 years.
2019-08-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.113(a)/3290.118 - Supervised at all times /Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: When the certification representative arrived to the facility on 8/14/2019 for a verification visit, it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a rocker and no one was supervising the child. This occurred for approximately 10 minutes before the infant was moved to a pack and play.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training will not count towards the annual training hours. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times and follow the recommendations of American Academy of Pediatrics regarding infant safe sleep.
2019-08-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal, it was found that child 1 had an outdated emergency contact form form and fee agreement. During a verification visit on 8/14/2019, it was found that child 1 continued to have an outdated emergency contact form.

Correction Required: 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 informationA 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.)
Child 1 emergency contact and fee agreement has been corrected. In the future, emergency contact and fee agreement will be signed by parent every 6 months.
2019-08-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal on 8/14/2019, it was found that child 2 last had his health assessment and immunization records last updated on 5/31/2018 . Child 2 Is a young toddler. During a verification visit on 8/14/2019, child 2 continued to not have his health assessment and immunization record updated.

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 facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 has an appointment at the end of the month. Child 2 will be suspended from program until a health assessment and immunization record is submitted. In the future, health assessment and immunization record will be required prior to health assessment expiration.
2019-08-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 6/13/2019, it was observed that the provider was utilizing her stovetop and oven while it was accessible to children. The stove's oven was unlocked making it accessible to the children in care. When certification representative went back to the facility to conduct a verification visit on 8/14/2019, it was observed that the stove was again being utilized without a stove guard and the children were in the kitchen. The stove was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A stove guard will be utilized while preparing meals. Also, a safety gate will be installed to prevent children from entering the kitchen while meals are being prepared. In the future, security measures will be observed.
2019-08-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.70(b) - Screened Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/13/2019, it was observed that the kitchen door was open for ventilation and there was no screen in use. During a verification visit on 8/14/2019, it was again observed that the kitchen door was open for ventilation and there was no screen in use.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screen door will be closed at all times while children are in the day care.
2019-08-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.73(c)/3290.176 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 6/13/2019, it was observed that the first aid kit used for transportation was missing scissors. During a verification visit on 8/14/2019, it was again observed that the first aid kit was missing scissors.

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.A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors has been added to the first aid kit in the van. In the future, provider will ensure that first aid kit is fully equip with all necessary items.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have a child service report on file and his date of admission is 4/16/2018.

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 filled a child report for child 4 and admission is signed.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 6 and 7 did not have a date of admission on file. Child 6 did not have the signature of the operator on his fee agreement. Child 7 did not have any fee agreement on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children 6 and 7 have on papers updated. In the future, I'm going to keep an eye on paperwork.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have updated emergency forms and fee agreements. Children 2 and 3 last had their emergency forms and fee agreements updated on 4/9/2018. Child 4 last had his updated on 4/15/2018 and child 5 last had his updated on 5/10/2018.

Correction Required: 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 informationA 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.)
Children 2, 3, 4 and 5 have updated papers work done. In the future, I'm going to make sure paper work are updates.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Parent written verification from Doctor. Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 4, who is a young toddler, last had his health assessment and immunization record updated on 5/31/2018.

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 facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 has a appointment for doctors.

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