Description: IN TOUCH DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR DID NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL PLACE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THE REFRIGERATOR REMAINS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THAT THE TEMPERATURE IS 45 DEGREES OR BELOW. |
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECCTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR CONTACTING PARENTS AT THE BENINNING OF AN EMERGENCY AND NOTIFYING THEM THAT AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED. 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. 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, THE PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE FOR CONTACTING PARENTS AT THE BENINNING OF AN EMERGENCY AND NOTIFYING THEM THAT AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN MAINTAINS COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION 3290.24 (a) (1-4). |
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY (NSOR) ON FILE Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETED NSOR. THE OPERATOR WILL ENSURE TO STAY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE LAW BY KEEPING AWARE OF ALL UPDATES AND CHANGES TO THE LAW. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS USED FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE AN AREA TO IDENTIFY INFORMATION ON THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD, IF ANY. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT IS ON THE DHS WEBSITE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THE FORM IS ANSWERED AND THAT THE FORM IS FULLY COMPLETED. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS USED FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE AN AREA TO IDENTIFY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER. 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 PROVIDER WILL COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT IS ON THE DHS WEBSITE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THE FORM IS ANSWERED AND THAT THE FORM IS FULLY COMPLETED. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN "EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN" DEVELOPED AND POSTED 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. (REFERED TO AS "EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN") |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL DEVELOP AND POST AN "EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN". THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THE PLAN REMAINS POSTED AT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIME ANS ACCOMPANIES STAFF ON EXCURSIONS. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPCETION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD # 1, 3, & 5 DID NOT HAVE A DATE TO DETERMINE IF THE FORM WAS SIGNED IN THE 6-MONTH PERIOD. CHILD #4 HAD AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT WAS DATED 4/4/18. 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 information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENTS SIGN AND DATE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL SIGNED FORMS ARE DATED TO ENSURE THE 6-MONTH UPDATE IS MET. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(1) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD # 1 & #3 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED HEALTH REPORT ON FILE. EACH CHILD HAD ONLY AN IMMUNIZATION RECORD IN THEIR FILE. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.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 PROVIDER WILL REQUIRE THE PARENTS TO OBTAIN A SIGNED, COMPLETED HEALTH REPORT THAT INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE CHILD'S HEALTH HISTORY. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL PROVIDED HEALTH REPORTS MEET THE CRITERIA IN THE 3270.131(d)(1-8) REGULATION. |
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| 2019-04-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM USED FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE A SECTION FOR CONSENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND MINOR FIRST-AID. 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 PROVIDER WILL COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT IS ON THE DHS WEBSITE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THE FORM IS ANSWERED AND THAT THE FORM IS FULLY COMPLETED. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM USED FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE A SECTION FOR CONSENT FOR THE ADMININSTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT IS ON THE DHS WEBSITE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THE FORM IS ANSWERED AND THAT THE FORM IS FULLY COMPLETED |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF THE REVIEW/UPDATE OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN. 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.) THE PROVIDER WILL MAINTAIN WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF THE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT WRITTEN VERIFICATION IS KEPT FROM EACH ANNUAL REVIEW. |
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| 2019-04-19 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD COMPLETED 9 CLOCK HOURS OF BIENNIAL TRAINING IN CHILD CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 WILL COMPLETE 3 ADDITIONAL HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT A BIENNIAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS IS MAINTAINED, IN CHILD CARE TRAININGS. |
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| 2018-04-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/13/18 the file records for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable 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.) Provider will update the file records for children #3 to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. All file records for children will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable . |
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| 2018-04-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/13/18, the child records for child#4 and 5 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period 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 information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the file records for child #4 and 5 to include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period. All file records for children will include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information |
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| 2018-04-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/13/18 the file records for child # 1,3 and 4 did not include a current health assessment. Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the file records for child #1, 3 and 4 to include a current health assessment. All file records for children will include initial and subsequent health reports. |
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