Gera White
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a) Description: Within 60 days Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #2 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of affected children have been contacted and updated health assessments have been requested and will be placed in files upon receipt. |
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| 2026-03-26 | 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 file for staff person #1 had an FBI clearance dated 8-7-20 and lacked a current clearance updated within the last 60 months. 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. Staff 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.) Staff person #1 was immediately removed from child care duties upon discovery a teacher's clearance was recieved and not a daycare one. Updated FBI clearance has been requested and updated on the same day and will be obtained prior to returning to work on 3/27/26. Documentation will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space on the front of the facility, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A protective outlet cover was immediately installed on the outdoor electrical outlet to prevent child access. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space on the right side, there was a green metal lattice that had sharp edges in multiple areas near the wooden fence and there was a vehicle tow attachment on the ground at the end of the driveway that had sharp edges in multiple areas that were accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sharp-edged lattice and tow attachment were removed from accessible areas to eliminate hazards. |
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| 2026-03-26 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there were multiple wooden posts along the fence in the front yard that had multiple areas of peeling paint on the posts. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All peeling paint areas will be scraped, sanded, and repainted with child-safe, exterior paint. |
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| 2026-03-26 | 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: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 12-19-25 to 1-23-26. 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 fire detection system was tested immediately and is functioning properly. A log has been updated to reflect compliance. |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A preschool child was observed on a cot without 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cot was immediately moved to allow for 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3290.118 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.118 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:20 a.m., child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a car seat in a stroller and was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The crib mattress for child #1 was observed to be inclined. Staff stated that the crib mattress was inclined due to a medical issue, and there was not a medical reason on file with a signed statement by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP documenting the reason the child should not sleep in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 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 child was immediately moved. The child was sleeping inclined due to an ear infection. The crib mattress was placed flat and no longer will be inclined. |
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| 2025-03-17 | 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 |
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Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed the form providing consent. |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the dining room area, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet cover was placed in the outlet. |
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| 2025-03-17 | 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: In an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, there was a can of WD-40 labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was 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.) The can of WD-40 was immediately removed and placed inaccessible to children behind a locked door. |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On the front yard play space, the white fence had multiple areas with peeling paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fence will be replaced to eliminate the peeling paint. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of October 2023. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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.) The provider will find an approved trainer for Pediatric CPR/First-aid training. (i) First-aid training. Competence is completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification. The provider received the proper training on 4/27/24 and updated via email and text to the inspector. No children were in care until the training was completed by the provider. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a current agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider's plan of correction of the file for child #1 that lacked a current agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months will have a reminder sent via text to the parents to return the signed agreement. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had pediatric first-aid/CPR training with an expiration date of October 2023 and lacked current training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will find an approved trainer for Pediatric CPR/First-aid training. (i) First-aid training. Competence is completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification. The provider received the proper training on 4/27/24 and updated via email and text to the inspector. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.32(d) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(d) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: On 4-25-24, staff person #1, the lone staff person employed at the facility, was observed supervising a preschool child in care and had pediatric first-aid/CPR training with an expiration date of October 2023 and lacked current training. Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will find an approved trainer for Pediatric CPR/First-aid training. (i) First-aid training. Competence is completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification. The provider received the proper training on 4/27/24 and updated via email and text to the inspector. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.69 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: On 4-25-24 at approximately 10:20 a.m. in the kitchen, there was a Ninja toaster oven that was observed in use with the front surface of the oven that was 135° F and was accessible to a child in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 4-25-24 at approximately 10:20 a.m. in the kitchen, the provider warmed up food in a Ninja toaster oven that was observed in use with the front surface of the oven that was 135° F and was accessible to a child in care. The provider corrected this violation by putting a barrier in the form of a baby gate to separate the space from the children. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: On the play space in the front yard, the front fence had multiple areas with nails/screws protruding out from the fence that were a visible hazard. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has a play space in the front yard, the front fence had multiple areas with nails/screws protruding out from the fence that were a visible hazard. The plan of correction was putting end caps over the protruding nails/screws. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space in the front yard, the painted wood fence had multiple areas with peeling paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider's plan of correction of the outdoor play space in the front yard, the painted wood fence of the multiple areas with peeling paint was pressure washed and scraped off. |
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| 2024-03-28 | 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: On 4-25-24, it was observed that the ammunition and firearms were stored in the same locked safe together and were not stored separately in locked areas. 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 provider's plan of correction of the ammunition and firearms that were stored in the same locked safe together and were not stored separately in locked areas now has a separate and smaller locked safe. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots that were reported to be used for the children were not labeled for use a specific child. Correction Required: (a) 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.) The cots were labeled to identify the child that rest equipment was intended for. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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: The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location 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.) The written emergency transportation plan will be posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination in 2022. The last documented influenza vaccination was 4.16.21. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator contacted the physician and obtained an updated immunization record for the child that included verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination in 2022. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(3) - Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(e)(3) Description: Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination in 2022. The last documented influenza vaccination was 4.16.21. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator contacted the child's physician and obtained verification of an influenza vaccination in 2022. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.134(a)/3290.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.134(a)/3290.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: When asked about diapering of children Operator reported that hand sanitizer is used following the diapering or children in the living room. Staff and Children are required to wash their hands following diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Following all diapering and toileting of children, Operator will ensure that their hands are washed at the sink. Hands will also continue to be washed prior to having a meal or snack. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A grocery style bag was observed to be hanging from a small cabinet in the living room. It was reported that soiled diapers are discarded by placing them into the handing bag. A hands-free covered can was not in place at the area that is reported to be used for changing diapers. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hands-free covered can will be purchased and placed at the changing area. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The information as to how the applicable regulations can be reviewed were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The posting to include the link for accessing the applicable regulations and how the parent may contact the department will be posted on the parent board. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3290.78(c) - Location | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.78(c) Description: Location Noncompliance Area: Two potty chairs were located in the Kitchen/Dining Room areas. A preschool age child was observed to use a potty chair next to the refrigerator. Correction Required: Toilets and training chairs shall be located in rooms separate from rooms used for cooking or eating. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The potty chairs were moved to the restroom. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked a policy and procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider, Gera White developed a policy and procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom above the sink, it was observed that an outlet was missing a protective outlet cover. In the family room, it was observed that the outlet under the white board was missing 3 protective outlet covers and was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider, Gera White replaced the missing protective outlet covers. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.70(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: The window in the dinning room was observed to be opened more than 6 inches and was located on the 2nd floor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider, Gera White placed a refrigerator style safety hook that will only open the window less than 6 inches. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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: The operator tested the smoke alarms on 3/28/22 and 4/28/22, which is more than 30 days apart. The testing log was current at the time of the inspection. 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 § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider, Gera White will test the smoke alarms before 30 days have passed. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There were sample packets of neomycin first aid cream in the two first aid kits, not labeled with the name of an individual child for whom use was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Action was taken on the day of initial inspection by removing the packets of neomycin first aid cream. The medication needs to be labeled if any child has medicine intended. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.24(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuating children away from the building and to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3290.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the emergency plan, I developed a plan to evacuate the children away from my home to 109 Ayleshire Rd., which is 80 feet from my property. In the plan, it will show a map with a diagram describing how to get there. I also included this plan on my parent information board. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the emergency plan, I will call or text parents using the Remind101 or app similar to inform parents that an emergency situation is ongoing or is happening. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the emergency plan, I have provided a method for my parents to be informed that the emergency has ended by calling/text/ or using the Remind101 app while also adding how and where to safely reunite with their children. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no letter available to be provided to parents to explain the details of the emergency plan established for this particular child care facility as described in subsection (a). 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.) In completing the emergency plan, I next crafted a letter to the parents describing the details of the emergency plan and how I was going to get in contact with them during and after the event was over and that it was safe to pick up their children. Each parent of an enrolled child will get a letter at enrollment and when any changes were made. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator indicated a copy of the emergency plan had not yet been provided to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agency. 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.) I completed creating the emergency form with in mind all the requirements necessary to ensure the safety of my children, but I had not at that point emailed to correct agencies. Since then, I emailed and personally went to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency to hand in the plan. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 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: There was no child abuse clearance on file for an adult household member, Facility Person #1. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In meeting the criteria of Pa child abuse clearance, I filled out the online version for Person #1. I also called to verify that it gets pushed through expeditiously. This complies with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). I obtained the child abuse clearance for Facility Person #1 and it is now on file. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.73(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The two first aid kits at the facility - one kept near the entry for on-site use, and one kept in a backpack for excursions - did not include soap. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the first-aid kit, I added soap to both kits immediately upon discovering that I didn't have the soap inside each first-aid kit. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Initial review | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There were areas of peeling paint and damaged plaster on a doorway near the entrance at the bottom of the steps, where a gate had been installed and on the wall in the bathroom behind the sink. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the initial inspection, I was able to scrape the peeling paint and repaint the areas immediately. |
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