Description: GWENDOLYN GAIL TONONI FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in HUNTINGDON PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment in the dining room which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment was in use. 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.) Will rearrange rest area so rest cots and beds are 2 feet apart. Continue to make sure they stay 2 feet apart. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for a young toddler; the file contains a current health report dated 10/18/2019 and an initial health report dated 01/28/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give parents health report when child has appointment. Talk to parent to help remind when child has doctor appointment to take along and get report updated. So it's not dated after physical. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an updated health report at least once every 12 months for a preschool child; the file contains a current health report signed on 12/09/2019 and a previous health report signed on 09/11/2018. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure child #2 has health report given to go to doctors so it's not signed after doctor visit has taken place. Talk to parent to help as a reminder each time child has appointment to take report along. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.131(e) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, 2 years and 3 months old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of Hep A, an MMR and Varicella immunization. The file for child #3, 16 moths old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an MMR and Varicella immunization. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have new record now for child #1 and #3 with updated record. Make sure parent give me full doctor shot read outs of immunization records. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of a review the emergency plan annually; the most recent review of the emergency plan was documented on 11/30/2018. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed emergency plan. Mad sure all information has current vehicles, phone numbers etc. Will update when I review all other annual documents. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed baseboard heat in the playroom with a heating element which reached a temperature of 125 F that was accessible to children and lacked a protective guard to prevent direct contact. 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.) Bought new Dimplex Commercial baseboard heaters. Bought wall mount thermostat. Bough thermostat lock guards with key lock box so children cannot change temperature. Installed 01/04/2020. Will check regularly to ensure heat does not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a splintering board on top of the railing surrounding the porch which is used as outdoor play space. 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.) Installed new treated deck board on top railing of deck. Will observe and replace when boards need replaced. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The exit from the playroom leading to the outside was blocked by a Fisher Price double seated teeter totter and other indoor/outdoor toys preventing the door from easily being opened. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Took teeter totter down to basement so it wouldn't get near exit door. Continue to make sure toys, hallways, stairs are not obstructed. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken Lincoln log with splintering edges. Observed a plastic bin holding mega blocks with a cracked handle creating a pinch hazard. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I went through container of Lincoln Logs. Removed broken Lincoln Logs. I replaced plastic laundry basket with cracked handle. Continue to check equipment for any hazards |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #5 lacked completed child service reports with information about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The file for child #3 has a current child service report dated 06/28/2018 with the previous child service report dated 05/01/2017. The most recent child service report on file for child #5 is dated 05/29/2018 with no additional child service report within the following 6 months. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3- wrote service report on 01/10/2019, made child service report on same date. Will complete every 6 months. Wrote on calendar 07/01- to complete by 07/10/2019. Child #5- wrote service report. Make child service report on same date. Will complete every 6 months. Wrote on calendar 047/01- to complete by 07/10/2019. *Child #5 has not been attending, will review child service report with parent when/if the child returns.. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked a review of the emergency contact form and agreement form by a parent at least once every 6 months. The operator currently has parents review the emergency contact form and agreement on an annual basis. The files for children #1 and #2, enrollment dates 02/15/2018 have no record of a review in the following 6 months. The file for child #3 has documentation of a review on 06/01/2018 with the previous review on 06/01/2018 with no additional review in the following 6 months. The file for child #4 has documentation of a current review on 11/01/2018 with the previous reviews on 11/01/2017 and 06/01/2016. The file for child #5, with an enrollment date of 10/01/2017 has documentation of a current review on 08/16/2018 with no previous reviews on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 01/10/2019 reviewed emergency contacts and agreement with al parents. Will review every 6 months all agreement and emergency contact information. Wrote next update on my calendar 07/10/2019 all will be updated. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for a young toddler. The file has a current health report dated 10/02/2018 with the previous health report dated 03/09/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health report 10/02/2018, she had lost her doctor. Need to wait for new doctor. I placed a health report paper in my calendar for next due on 04/02/2019, so put paper in March 2019 to give to parent. Will do same for all children. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a timely renewal of the first-aid training before the expiration date. The file contains current first-aid training dated 07-25-2018 - 07/2020 with previous first-aid training dated 02/19/2016 - 02/2018. Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will set up my first-aid training before the expiration date so there is no laps of time. I will mark it on my calendar months before it expires Wrote on December 2019 to set up class by 07/20/2020. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the lock on the closet door in the bathroom was unlocked allowing children in care access to a variety of bath and cleaning products. 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.) Locked the door at the time it was noticed during the inspection. I will make sure closet door to bathroom is locked before day care children come into my home. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a hook on the wall next to the toilet with loose screws. 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.) I removed the hook on bathroom wall next to toilet. I will continue to make sure things are in good repair and free of hazards. |
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