Gods Precious Ones Daycare Inc - Harrisburg PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: On 2/11/2020, it was observed that there was not a list posted of corresponding mat numbers and the children assigned to them in the preschool/older toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/11/2020, it was observed that staff physicals were not conducted in a timely manner. Staff person 4 had a physical on file dated 3/10/17 which expired on 3/10/19. A new physical was not completed until 9/13/19. Staff person 5 had a physical on file dated 2/22/17 which expired on 2/22/19. A new physical was not completed until 3/13/19. Staff person 6 (start date 5/29/19) did not have a physical on file until 8/22/19. A physical must be current and on file before beginning employment with children.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/11/2020, it was observed that children's files were not updated every 6 months. Child 1 had their agreement updated on 1/23/19 and 1/10/20. File was not updated every 6 months. Child 2 had their agreement updated on 12/12/18 and 1/8/20. They had their emergency contact form updated on 1/1/19 and 2/1/20. File was not updated every 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/11/2020, it was observed that CPSL law was not followed in relation to mandated reporter training. Staff person 6 (start date 5/29/18) did not have mandated reporter training until 11/20/19. Mandated Reporter Training must be completed in the first 90 days of employment and was due by 8/29/18.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 2/11/2020, it was observed that the emergency exit door in the Preschool/Older Toddler classroom was blocked by a nap cot standing vertically in front of it. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/19 it was observed that there was a large patch of peeling paint on the wall in the preschool classroom behind the cushions. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/19 t was observed that child 3 and 4 had child service reports on file that had not been signed or dated by the provider or the parent.

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/19 t was observed that child 1 and 5 had incomplete physician information on their emergency contact sheet. Child 1 did not have an address on file for their physician. Child 5 did not have the name of their physician on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/19 t was observed that staff person 1 had a TB test read date after their start date. Staff person 1 began employment on 1/8/19 and their TB test was read on 1/10/19.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/19 it was observed that staff person 1 had an FBI and child abuse clearance submission dates after their start date. Staff person 1 started their employment on 1/8/19 and had an FBI submission date of 1/10/19 and a child abuse submission date on 1/9/19. Clearances must be submitted before new staff can begin their employment.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 3/26/18 it was observed that child 5 did not have signed consent by a parent for emergency care and first aid on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Noncompliance Area: On 3/26/18 it was observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have addresses on file for release persons.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 3/26/18 it was observed, at 8:30 am, that there were 24 children (infant, toddler, preschool, and school age) in the preschool classroom with staff person 1 and 2.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.