Happy Child Daycare Llc

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Facility fire alarms were not tested in over 30 days from 1/16/25 to 2/16/25.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)/3280.102(c)

Description: Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 2/26/24, the pack and play in the front room had torn webbing and is a hazard to children. A trampoline was observed in the back play yard. The trampoline had torn protective surfacing where the support springs were exposed, the safety net was ripped, and the structure poles were not properly fastened and posed a hazard to children. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 3/15/24. A follow up inspection occurred on 5/8/24, the operator had purchased a new trampoline. The red mat covering the springs of the jump pad was able to be lifted exposing the springs. This poses a pinch and crush point hazard for children. The manufacturer's instructions states this for recreational use and not commercial. The manufacturer instructions also state to embed the trampoline with the provided wind stakes. It was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for embedded equipment. The equipment was not anchored firmly.

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. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3280.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection, the operator was cooking on the stove which was accessible to children. There were no protective guards to prevent direct contact with the stove.

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.

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the pack and play in the front room had torn webbing and is a hazard to children. A trampoline was observed in the back play yard. The trampoline had torn protective surfacing where the support springs were exposed, the safety net was ripped and the structure poles were not properly fastened and posed a hazard to children.

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.

Regulation: 3280.111(a)/3280.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the daily schedule was not posted in the back room.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not on the emergency contact form for child #4.

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.

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact forms were not in each child care space for the children present in those spaces.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3280.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact form for the children being transported was not in the vehicle used for transporting.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the back room and was not in the Honda Odyssey used for excursions.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the initial health assessment on file for child #2 did not contain the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Regulation: 3280.171(b)/3280.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no pick up and drop off procedures posted in the facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience on file.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space did not contain fencing or barriers to prevent children from running into the street. Overhead electrical wires were observed to be dangling and laying on the ground and were accessible to children.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the door to a bedroom was open. Inside the bedroom, lotions which stated to "keep out of reach of children" were observed on a dresser. These lotions were 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.

Regulation: 3280.72(b)/3280.72(c)

Description: Screened/Good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the screen to the window in the kitchen was torn and was accessible to children in the play yard.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Screens shall be in good repair.

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency phone numbers including the number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the back room childcare space.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the heat vent in the bathroom had a rusted, sharp edge and was a hazard to children.

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.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, child #2's emergency contact form did not include 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.

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, child #2 was missing the Hep A#2 vaccination. Child #5 was missing the influenza vaccination. These children are not immunized according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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). Child #2 and child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/22/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the health report for child #5 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the operator did not have a written policy which includes but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3290.24(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the operator stated that she had sent her emergency plan for review and did not have a copy of it on file at the childcare location.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, there was no emergency plan training in the file of staff person #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #2 only had 6 hours of child care training during the 12/21-12/22 training period.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. It was completed on 6/7/23.

Correction Required: Staff person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 9/8/23.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file.

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.

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, in the file of child #1, child #3 and child #4, 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 was not updated in the previous 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).

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the agreement for child #2 did not contain 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.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include the enrolling parent's home address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include 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.

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, child #4 had a health assessment on file dated 1/11/22. It was not updated within the 6 month requirement (see code sheet for date of birth).

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

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #3 and child #4 did not have an annual influenza vaccination or exemption from the influenza vaccination on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency plan on file did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. To maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.

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: During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #5 did not include both signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and 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.

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the operator admitted to not sending the parents the Chapter 3290 regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office electronically.

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.

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have lock down procedures listed in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have an annual reviewed/updated date on the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have verification of emergency drills being conducted annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, staff #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file.

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.