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Emma Knox Fcch

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
ARROTT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 533-7259
ARROTT ST
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00259261
License Issued
Aug 11, 2026
Active Through
Aug 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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EMMA KNOX FCCH is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-09 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child service report and observed it was not signed by the parent.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Myself as a child care provider will make sure that the requested child service report will be signed by the parent or guardian of the child.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed emergency contact was not observed in record.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Myself as a child care provider will make sure that for child #1's record, that there is completed emergency contact information provided for that child that is enrolled within my family childcare home.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed records did not contain an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Myself as a child care provider will make sure that for each of the requested children child #1 and child #2, that they will have and contain a initial health report within each of their records.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed emergency contact form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/operator of my family based childcare home, I will make sure that from now on, all children who are enrolled into my facility have completed emergency contact forms that include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician, and or the policy number for the child who is under either a family policy or medical assistance benefits.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed it did not include an initial health report.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/operator of my family based childcare home, I will make sure that from now on all children enrolled within my facility have initial health reports within their enrollment packets, and that they are up to date as well.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3290.192(2) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(2)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Physical examination in record expired: 7/26/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/operator of my family based childcare home, I will from now on make sure that any staff that I have hired, have up to date physical examination forms within their own staff files, and that they are kept up to date yearly.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed kitchen area floors and walls surfaces including stove unclean. Certification rep observed floor cracked and unstable, with a small hole in the rear back door floor.

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.)
As the owner/operator of my family based childcare home, I will make sure that from now on all flooring, walling, and that the stove and stove top area of the kitchen itself are kept clean after each and every single use throughout each day of the week itself.
2025-05-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance from allocated unannounced on 4/21/25; Household member has not obtained DHS FBI Clearance.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/operator of the family-based childcare home itself, I made sure that the individual living within the residence of my facility itself has filed for and received the required DHS FBI Clearance, that is required for any individual who is living within the residence of a family-based child care home itself.
2025-04-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced allocated monitoring provider did not obtain household member #1 clearances, NSOR, State Police, Child Abuse and FBi Clearance.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The household member living at the Family Childcare residence will file for and receive all of the necessary clearances needed for living at a Family Childcare residence such as: The State Police clearance, The Child Abuse clearance, The NSOR clearance, and the FBI (fingerprint) clearance.
2025-04-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed tubs of Kitty Litter in the entry way accessible to children and Lysol on top of the middle room desk.

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 tubs of kitty litter observed during the inspection will be removed from the entry way of the Family Childcare residence, and will instead be moved further in the back of the porch instead of in the front blocking the entrance of the Family Childcare residence itself, ensuring that the kitty litter is out of reach and out of contact from the children entering and exiting the Family Childcare residence itself. The can of Lysol on top of the desk of the middle room, will be removed from the top of the desk, and instead be stored properly in the storage closet of the daycare itself and locked away, ensuring that the Lysol and any other cleaning or disinfecting supplies is out of reach, out of contact, and out of access to the children present within the daycare itself.
2025-04-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.74(a) - Requirements Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed entry way floors, walls and window sill unclean.

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 unclean entry way floors, walls, and window sill observed during the inspection, will be cleaned thoroughly ensuring that there are no visible or accessible hazards towards the children entering and exiting the Family Childcare home itself.
2025-04-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire drill log documented and conducted was 6/12/24.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted at least once every 60 days of each year. And all fire drill logs will be completed and updated for each current and upcoming year.
2025-04-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed fire detection device log and observed there was no written documentation record of the fire detection device tested within 30 days in the last two years; last fire detection date in log: 6/2/23.

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 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.)
All fire detection device logs will be completed, updated, and there will be written documentation records of each fire detection device. All fire devices and systems will be inspected and tested ensuring that they are within compliance with the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016 (c)).
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/provider of my facility I will ensure that the Emergency Contact information form found within each child's record will contain the written consent of the parent of each child and also the signature of each child's parent in terms of the Emergency Medical care of their child or children themselves. I will make sure that prior to enrollment into the facility setting itself that potentially new clients provide both written and signed consent prior in terms of Emergency Medical Care for their child or children themselves.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits missing on the emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/provider of my facility itself I plan on correcting this violation by making sure that within each already and newly enrolled children's Emergency Contact information that within it, it will include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child, that is under a family policy or under Medical assistance benefits.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed emergency plan did not contain a plan for continuity of operations.

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.)
We will add to our emergency plan a plan for the continuity of operations, so that way the childcare setting itself will not in any way, shape, or form, pose any kind of threat towards the health or safety of the children that are in care each day
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.182(5)/3290.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)/3290.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking and excursions, missing on emergency contact form.

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. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner/provider of my facility itself I plan on correcting this violation itself by making sure that each enrolled and newly enrolled child's file contains the signed parental consent for the administering of minor first aid procedures by the facility staff themselves. And that already enrolled and newly enrolled children's files also contain the signed parental consent for the transportation, walking excursions, and swimming and wading of their child or children themselves while in the care of the facility itself.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed documented emergency plan training on an annual basis missing in 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.)
All new and existing staff shall receive training in the emergency plan, and all emergency training shall and will be documented and recorded in a separate file, along with the names of the staff members who had participated in the mandated training of the emergency plan itself.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency.

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.)
As the owner/provider of my facility itself I plan on correcting this violation itself by, as the owner/operator of the facility itself I will send an copy of my facility's emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as well.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 and #2 record and observed, a signed copy of the disclosure statement was not in record.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure to include a signed copy of the disclosure statement within record of the owner and each staff person within the facility itself, so that way myself as the owner/operator and all staff persons comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 that relates to protective services.
2024-05-22 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: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer was 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.)
We will remove all toxic and harmful chemicals away from all of the children's child care spaces/areas and make sure that they are out of reach towards the children themselves, by making sure that all cleaning supplies and sanitation supplies is locked away in the storage closet located within the facility itself.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed toxic plants in child care space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will rearrange all of my plants that are located out on the front porch area of the facility itself, and I will move all of the toxic plants to the far back area of the porch itself, and then move the non-toxic plants to the very front area of the porch itself, that way the children within my everyday care itself won't be at risk towards coming into contact with any kind of toxic plant itself.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log and observed fire detection system testing was not documented every 30 days. During the follow up visit on 7/16/24 cert rep observed last fire detection date on record was 6/13/24.

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.)
As the owner/provider of my facility itself, I plan on correcting this violation itself by making sure that before the time of the renewal inspection itself that the fire detection systems found within and throughout my facility itself are tested regularly and that each time they are tested, they are documented every 30 days each time that they have been tested.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3290.11(h)(2)/3290.11(h)(2)(i) - Clearances for renewal application/Clearances for individuals residing in home Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.11(h)(2)/3290.11(h)(2)(i)

Description: Clearances for renewal application/Clearances for individuals residing in home

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, clearances were not provided for household member #3

Correction Required: At renewal, the legal entity shall submit clearances for each individual 18 years of age or older who resides in the child care facility at least 30 days in a calendar year if any of the following apply: The individual attained 18 years of age following the date of the previous application for a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Household member #3 will apply for clearances.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An operator will provide Child Service Report to parents.
2023-07-10 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: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide the address.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 12/21/22.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide and updated health report.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #3 and #4 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #3 and #4.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide the record or exemption form.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 one hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

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.)
Staff person #1 and #2 will take 2022 Health and Safety training update. An operator will update the policy.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. Child abuse clearance on file was from 7/23/17 and was more than 60 months old.

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will apply for child abuse clearance.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #3 and #4 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
2022-07-19 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: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #3 and #4 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Parents will provide work address and phone numbers.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: disability

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information did not include information on the child #3 and #4 special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact form and provide information on the disability.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #3 and #4 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide health insurance and policy number.
2022-07-19 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: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #3 and #4 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide release persons' addresses.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #3, #4 and #5 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.

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.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide initial health report.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months. Child health report on file was dated 6/3/21.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide an updated health report.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #1 did not include immunization record.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide immunization.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed.

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.)
Provider will develop a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not provided for accommodations of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical condition.

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.)
Provider will update emergency plan including accomodations.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

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.)
Provider will do and document emergency drill.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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.)
Provider will email emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.31(g)/3290.31(g)(10) - Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)/3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire:Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will call and ask trainer to provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.31(g)/3290.31(h) - Age and training/Verification of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)/3290.31(h)

Description: Age and training/Verification of professional development

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not participate in pre-service health and safety training required within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire:Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date the professional development was completed. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (g) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will participate in pre-service health and safety training.
2022-07-19 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS. Staff person #1 is not a provisional 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility by the end of the day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will apply for DHS required FBI clearance and will not work in a child care position until clearance will be provided.

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