Gayle L Morocco Family Child Care Home - Somerset PA Family Child Care Home

E MAIN ST , SOMERSET PA 15501
(814) 443-1519

About the Provider

Description: GAYLE L MOROCCO FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in SOMERSET 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-00181025
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number. Observed child file #2 did 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All required health insurance information will be obtained for child file #1 and #2. Health insurance information will be obtained at the time of admission in the future.
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain the address of the individual 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address for the release person for child file #1 will be obtained and placed on the child's emergency contact information. In the future the required information will be obtained at admission.
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.133(7)(i) - Name of medication Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed multiple medication logs for the children's medication which were signed but did not include the name of the medication which was in an inaccessible location at the facility.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The names of the medications will be added to the medication logs for the children's medications. All medication logs will contain the name of the medication when they are established at the time the parent delivers the medication to the facility.
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 30 months ago.

Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 to obtain an updated health assessment. In the future the operator to obtain updated health assessments as required by regulation.
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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.)
A copy of the current certificate of compliance was obtained and was posted in a conspicuous location used by parents where it will remain.
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff file #1 and file for facility person #2 contained NSOR verification letters required by the CPSL which were dated after 7/1/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and facility person #2 have current valid NSOR verifications at this time. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a plastic table used by children had a damaged top and seats creating pinch points. Observed the wooden chairs used by children had loose backs and detached back slats.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items listed will be repaired or removed from the child care space. The operator to continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure it remains in good repair.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 did 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance policy number will be added to the file of child #4 where it will remain.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #5 contained most recent health assessments which are dated more than 12 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health assessment will be obtained for child #2 and #5. In the future the operator to monitor the child files and obtain updated health assessments as required by regulation.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The 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.)
Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not have an established medication log for all of the items considered medication which are stored at the facility.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A medication log will be established an maintained for all items considered medication which are stored at the facility.
2019-06-13 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not document the annual review of the emergency plan.

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.)
The review of the emergency plan will be documented. The annual review will be documented on the day it is reviewed in the future.
2018-06-19 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.123(b) - Admission date/Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed children's files #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the date of admission on the current agreement. Observed children's files #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained original agreements.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement for files 2, 3, 4, 5, now contain admission dates. All parents have original copy. Agreements will be completed and copied at the time of admission in the future.
2018-06-19 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5 did not contain the address of the release person. Observed child file #5 did not contain the health insurance coverage and 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file 5 the release form being completed by parent providing addresses of release persons and health insurance coverage and policy number. Emergency contact forms to be thoroughly completed at admission.
2018-06-19 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5, a preschool child, contained an updated health report which is dated more than 23 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 5 parent given new health report . Parent is making appointment for child. In the future health assessments will be obtained as required by regulation.

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