Fun House Day Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care

N Morris St , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(484) 350-3646

About the Provider

Description: Fun House Day Care is a Family Child Care 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-00167546
  • 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
2019-08-15 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 enrolled at facility on 12/1/18, did not have a health assessment on file within 60 days. Child # 1 had a health assessment on file 5/3/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 had a health assessment on 5/3/19. In the future the operator will make sure all new enrollments have a health assessment on file within 60 days from date of enrollment.
2019-08-15 Renewal 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is an unlabeled bottle in the kitchen sink.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle will be returned to the child's parent. The facility operator will ensure all bottles are labeled.
2019-08-15 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is toxic disinfectant spray on the kitchen sink accessible to the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The disinfectant spray was put in a locked cabinet where it will remain at all times while the children are in care.
2019-08-15 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are knives in the kitchen accessible to the children in unlocked drawers and on top of the refrigerator.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The knives were taken to the upstairs of the house that is not used for childcare. The knives will remain inaccessible to the children at all times.
2018-12-21 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 does not have updated emergency plan training on file. Staff 1 has emergency plan training on file dated 7/14/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will review and signed emergency plan by 12/22/18. In the future, all staff will review and signed emergency plan yearly.
2018-01-22 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(d)(7) - Within 60 days/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 has a health report on file that does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Child 2 - DOE - 7/23/17 - does not have a health assessment on file and has been enrolled for more than 60 days.

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 health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 has and appointment for March 1, 2018. The child has been suspended from the program until health physical is completed. In the future, all child health physicals must be completed within 30 days of expiration date. Child 1 is waiting for health physical to be signed by doctor. Provider will make sure to look for statement when health record is handed in.
2018-01-22 Renewal 3290.133(3)/3290.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed a small unopened bottle of Motrin in the unlocked medicine cabinet in the bathroom. The Motrin was not with the name of the child for whom the medication is 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the small bottle of motrin and placed high in a shelf above desk. In the future, medication will be labeled with child name and stored in a locked area and out of reach of children.
2018-01-22 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2's emergency contact form does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 emergency contact was signed by parent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. In the future, provide4r will check form for accuracy and completeness.
2018-01-22 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Biennial 12 hrs. training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 does not have the required 6 hours of child care training on file. Staff 1 has 4 hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 has a total of 19 hours of professional development. In the future, staff 1 will ensure that 12 hours of professional development is completed and on file every year.
2018-01-22 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed tooth paste on the sink in the bathroom that is labeled keep out of reach of children 6 years of age and younger. There are children enrolled in the program that are 6 years of age and younger. Tooth pasted is accessible to children. Inspector observed asperercream the unlocked medicine cabinet in the bathroom that is labeled keep out of reach of children. The toxic is 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the tooth paste immediately and stored it in a shelf above first aid kit. In the future, provider will ensure that materials stating keep out of reach of children in a lock cabinet.
2018-01-22 Renewal 3290.73(c)/3290.176 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the vehicle is missing 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.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.)
A tweezer has been placed in the first-aid kit in the vehicle. In the future, provider will ensure that first aid kit are fully stock and there is no missing items.
2017-01-26 Renewal 3290.133(2)/3290.133(5) - Written instructions/Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED EPI-PEN JR THAT IS EXPIRED AS OF 12/2016. IT ALSO DOES NOT HAVE AN RX LABEL.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL HAVE PARENT BRING IN A NEW EPI-PEN JR AND A COPY OF THE RX (PRESCRIPTION LABEL) TO BE KEPT WITH IT. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL CHECK EXPIRATION DATES ON MEDICINES AND SEND THEM HOME WHEN THEY EXPIRE.
2017-01-26 Renewal 3290.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF EPI PEN JR.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL HAVE PARENT SIGN CONSENT ON MEDICATION LOG. IN THE FUTURE, PARENTS WILL SIGN CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION WHEN MEDICINE IS BROUGHT TO THE CENTER.
2017-01-26 Renewal 3290.173(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: MANUFACTURERR'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAR SEAT & BOOSTER SEAT ARE NOT IN THE VEHICLE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION.

Correction Required: Manufacturers` instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL PRINT MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAR SEAT AND BOOSTER SEATS AND KEEP THEM INTHE VEHICLE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION AT ALL TIMES.
2017-01-26 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED CLEANING MATERIAL UNDER THE SINK IN A CABINET THAT WAS UNLOCKED AT THE TIME. ALSO OBSERVED CLOROX WIPES ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET WHIC IS 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR LOCKED THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IMMEDIATELY AND PLACED THE CLOROX WIPES IN AN AREA THAT IS OUT OF REACH. ALL TOXICS AND CLEANING MATERIALS LOCKED OR OUT OF REACH.

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