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Ingrid Ortega

Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
Blossom Hill Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 380-0806
Blossom Hill Dr
Lancaster, PA 17601
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00244501
License Issued
Nov 25, 2025
Active Through
Nov 25, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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INGRID ORTEGA is a Family Child Care in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-21 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that small rocks (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children in the sunroom (in a vase on floor). Corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator remove the small rocks during inspection.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #3's records did not contain initial health assessments. (See Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will get the initial health assessments for child #2 and #3 and will be in their files.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have an updated health assessment within the proper timeframe for this child's age. Most recent health assessment on record was dated 1/25/25. (See Code Sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 provided an updated health assessment dated 8/27/25.
2025-08-21 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

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: Child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, for the child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided the parent of child #3 the form to sign consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid
2025-08-21 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a liquid plug-in air freshener was accessible to children in the sunroom. (corrected during inspection).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provider remove the liquid air freshener during inspection.
2025-08-21 Renewal 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were four toxic plants in the living room and three toxic plants in the sunroom, which were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provider remove the plants from the living room and sunroom during inspection.
2025-04-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed , in the kitchen drawer closest to the side kitchen window, that small batteries, and thumb tacks were accessible to children (less than one inch diameter).

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided put child proof lock on this kitchen drawer.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a four year old child was sleeping in a Pack N Play which is intended for a maximum age of three years. Two Pack N Plays were not labeled with a child's name (labeling was corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 years old doesn't go to the daycare anymore.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no operating thermometer in the refrigerator.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided bought a thermometer for the refrigerator.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed when the Cert Rep entered the facility, that the operator was caring for 7 unrelated children. (corrected during inspection by one child being picked up by parent).

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided will caring 6 children. The operator provider sent home a child during the inspection so that only caring for 6 unrelated children.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in the children's files.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided gived to the parents #1 through #5 the original agreement.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #4 and #5 did not include the address of the release person. The emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 doesn't go to the daycare anymore and missing emergency contact info was not received before they left. The operator provided got from parents of child #5 the enrolling parent's home telephone number.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e)

Description: Within 60 days/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #5's initial health assessments were received later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (8/19/24, 8/12/24 accordingly). Child #2 and #5's records did not contain written verification of immunizations within the first 60 days of attendance (same dates as initial health assessments). See Code Sheet

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided make sure the initial health assessment and immunizations are received no later than 60 days from attending.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's most recent health assessment is dated 1/16/24. A current health assessment was required by July 2024 based upon this child's age. See Code Sheet.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will have a current health assessment on file. The operator provided will always make sure the health assessment is on time for the child's age.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash a child's hands after being diapered (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided make sure to wash a child hands after diaper change.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's most current health assessment on record (dated 8/3/21) has exceeded the permitted timeframe between health assessments of 24 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided documentation health assessment. The operator will have a current health assessment on file.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.166(1)/3290.166(4) - Written statement/Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.166(1)/3290.166(4)

Description: Written statement/Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: The one infant in care did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule and this infant's bottle was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 turned 1 year before the inspection summary was received, and parent had not yet given a written feeding schedule for the child.
2024-08-21 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

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: The records of child #1 through #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided parents signed consent for emergency medical care and administration of monitor first aid procedure for child #1 and 2. child #3 does not attend the daycare anymore and this was not corrected before leaving.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency drills on record at the facility exceeded the permitted annual timeframe between drills (6/8/23, 7/9/24).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator/provider will comply the emergency drills on time before expiration (annually)
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not obtain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provide will complete 12 hours of annual child care training.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's State Police and Child Abuse clearances on record were expired (4/18/19, 5/23/29 accordingly). Household member #2's FBI clearance in not accepted. It is not from DHS. It was completed by the US Department of Justice.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Household member #2 cannot be present in the facility when children are in care until the correct FBI clearance is on record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1's file now has current State Police and Child Abuse clearance on record. Household member #2 will not be present in the facility when children are in care until the correct FBI clearance is on record.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was hand cream (keep out of reach of children) on the bathroom sink (corrected during inspection). In the kitchen drawer, closest to side window, it was observed that there was Neosporin and 2 liquid ant baits 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided put child proof drawer. Toxins will be inaccessible to children.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in a kitchen drawer, 3 sharp knives and 3 screwdrivers were accessible to children. The shed in the backyard was accessible and contained an electric saw, and a riding mower.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided put child proof shed door lock. Child proof lock put on kitchen drawer. All child care surfaces will be free from visible hazards.
2024-08-21 Renewal 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days timeframe (10/5/23, 11/16/23), 1/7/24, 2/28/24), (4/4/24, 5/23/24).

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provider will testing fire detection system at least every 30 days.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the toddler feeding chair (green and tan) had a tear on the back pad, causing the foam to be exposed. A second feeding chair (gray and white) had a seatbelt that was in need of being washed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator repaired the pad on the green and tan feeding chair and washed the gray and white feeding chair seatbelt.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in plastic drawers, in the child care space, small foam pieces (less than 1 inch diameter), were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. On the shelf in the child care space, there was a Pig game with game pieces (less than 1 inch diameter), accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (both corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator made sure to make that items that are less than 1 inch diameter were away from the children's access.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that rest equipment (Pack N Play, rest mats) were not labeled with children's names.

Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator labeled each Pack N Play and rest mat for each child.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.113(f) - Supervision of children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.113(f)

Description: Supervision of children

Noncompliance Area: The operator does not have a method or device to see, hear, direct, and assess children in care when she is using the restroom..

Correction Required: When there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom, the operator may comply with the supervision requirement in subsection (a) through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator bought an electronic monitor to see, hear, direct, and assess children in care when not present with the children when using restroom or preparing snacks or meals.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: The parents of enrolled children have not received the facility's supervision and transportation/pick-up arrangements in writing.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will add the facility's supervision and transportation/pick-up arrangements in beginning program agreements.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #3's agreements do not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator specified the date on which the fee is to be paid for Child #2 and #3.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's agreement does 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator gave child #3's parents agreement for them to specify to whom the child may be released.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 through #5's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator specified the services which are to be considered as extra on the agreements.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements of their child. Originals are in children's files.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator gave the original agreements to the parents of child #1 through #5. Copies are in children's files.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's home address. Child #3's emergency contact information does not include the enrollment parent's work telephone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 withdrew from the facility before updating the emergency contact information. Child #3' emergency contact information now include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's emergency contact information does not include the release person's telephone number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3's emergency contact information now includes the release person's telephone number.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the leather couch is being used to change children's diapers without the use of a changing pad or other appropriate surface under children. The couch surface cannot be properly sanitized after diaper changes.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator uses a mat instead of the couch to change diapers and uses a sanitizing solution on mat between each child.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The required one hour Health And Safety Update was completed by staff person #1 after the deadline of 12/30/22 (7/19/23).

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator completed the required 1 hour health and safety update on 7/19/23.
2023-08-02 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

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: Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator got parents for child #1 to sign the parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff. Child #2's last day of care at the facility was 8/16/23, before this correction could be made.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has no documentation of annual emergency plan training on record.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator provided documentation of annual emergency plan training was made and will be put on record.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of ever sending the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator sent the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The time between Mandated Reporter trainings for staff person #1 exceeded the permitted at least every 60 months' timeframe (3/29/17, 9/12/22). Household Member #2's time between PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance exceeded the permitted at least every 60 months' timeframe (1/6/17, 9/4/22), (1/11/17, 10/19/22), (1/27/17, 9/27/22) respectively.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will comply with the CPSL and chapter 3490 on time, before expiration. All trainings and clearances required by CPSL will be completed on or before their expiration date.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that two bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to children on top of the plastic drawers in the main child care space (corrected during inspection). It was observed that the basement is accessible to children and contains a variety of toxins: open bag of ice melt, 2 cans of paint, Black Flag Roach Killer, and a bottle of cleaner/degreaser.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator put a child proof knob on the basement door. The hand sanitizer was made inaccessible to the children during the inspection.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were several areas of peeling paint in the main child care space under the window on the right and on the windowsill (also window on right). On the wall under the window on the far wall (upon entering child care room), there were areas of peeling paint and on the floor molding under this window. On the wall (left side) next to the kitchen gate, there were several areas of peeling paint on the molding, the wall above the molding, and around the vent.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator sanded and painted the areas that had peeling paint.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The provider has not been documenting the names of the facility persons participating in the fire drill,

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will write their names on the document showing the facility persons participating in the fire drill.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: The fire detection device (smoke detector) in the basement does not meet the current requirements for FCCH facilities. It has a replaceable battery.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator bought a new fire detection device that is in compliance with state regulations.
2023-08-02 Renewal 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(b)

Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the testing of the fire detection devices at least every 30 days.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will document the testing of the fire detection devices at least every 30 days.
2022-09-06 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the operator did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
2022-09-06 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by operator prior to admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.
2022-09-06 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations of children during a lockdown emergency.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will update the emergency plan to include procedures and accommodations for children during a lockdown emergency.
2022-09-06 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will update the emergency plan to include accommodations of toddlers. Operator does not plan on enrolling infants into the facility. The operator does not have children with disabilities. The operator does not have children with chronic medical conditions.
2022-09-06 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not include a minimum of 12 childcare training hours.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator complete a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training as required.
2022-09-06 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1's mandated reporter training was completed on 3-29-17 without an update within 60months as required by the CPSL

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have this updated and completed the mandated reporter training.
2021-11-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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