Description: HAMMONDS DAY CARE is a Group Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 included a date beyond the child's first 60 days of attendance. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file now includes a current health report. In the future, I will assure that all physicals are submitted timely. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, a preschooler, was dated more than 24 months ago, prior to the COVID suspension. 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.) I will obtain an updated physical for the child. In the future, In the future, I will do a follow up on all physicals to make sure they are updated timely. Child #1 was disenrolled from the facility. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last flu shot in the file for child #3 was dated from the beginning of 2019. The list of vaccinations in the file for child #4, an 11-month old infant, was missing one DTAP and one Pneumococcal. Neither file contained a written statement from a parent regarding exemption for religious or personal objection. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child will be disenrolled until I receive the updated immunizations. I am scheduling another meeting with my parents on zoom where we will go over the parent hand book on the rules. In the future, I will make sure to get updated vaccinations and/or written statements from parents who choose not to get vaccinations for their child. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file for staff #1 now includes a current health assessment. In the future, I will do a follow up on all staff physicals to make sure they are updated timely. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not include evidence of a TB screening. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file now includes a current TB screening. In the future, staff must have a TB dated within previous 12 months or they will obtain a new TB before working with children. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment in the file for staff person #2 was dated more than 24 months ago. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person will have their doctor complete the state health assessment. In the future, I will keep a schedule on a special calendar to track paperwork due dates. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on review of files and conversation with the operator, staff person #3 was hired provisionally after 9/30/19 and did not have proof of application of the NSOR certificate at hire. 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.) The file now includes all current clearances. In the future, all staff will have all 4 clearances before working with children. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1 and #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The agreement will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will make sure that every 5 months, parents update information completely. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance and the file for child #5 did not include the name pf the child's insurance. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by a parent to whom a 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports timely or will suspend children from care. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago and did not include a review of the child's health history, a list of the child's allergies, a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports which include all required information. |
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