Jean Eckenrode Family Child Care Home

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2 and #3 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3, a 22 month old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #3 contained documentation of 3 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Household Member #1 lacked documentation of application for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to submission of the renewal application.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed ammunition in a locked container which was not separate from weapons and firearms in a facility located in a residence.

Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2 and #5 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 pairing knives in the dish drainer on the kitchen countertop which were accessible to children in care.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Household Member #1 lacked a valid State Police Clearance. The file of Household Member #1 contained a "record check request" for the State Police Clearance.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed a Glade Automatic Spray Holder containing spray on the bathroom counter which was accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Noncompliance Area: Observed a Little Tykes red and yellow cozy coupe with a missing gas cap creating rough edges and pinch points in the outdoor play space. Observed a Little Tykes blue and white cozy coupe with a cracked gas cap creating rough edges in the outdoor play space. Observed a Little Tykes red and yellow cozy coupe with a cracked gas cap creating rough edges in the outdoor play space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment which was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 had a health report dated 4/17/17 with a previous one dated 9/26/16. The file of Child #2 had a health report dated 5/1/18 with a previous one dated 8/16/17.

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

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: Observed electrical cords between the television and toys which were not secured creating a potential strangulation hazard. Observed a razor in the bathroom shower which was accessible to children in care. Observed a steak knife in the drawer to the right of the kitchen oven which was accessible to children in care. Observed screwdrivers in the drawer to the right of the refrigerator which were accessible to children in care. Observed knives on the kitchen counter which were accessible to children in care.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed white out in the cabinet drawer under the kitchen window which was accessible to children in care.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit lacked the following items: soap and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: Observed cracked bases on the deck posts in the outdoor play space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the Little Tykes climber.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a pack 'n play in a room with door closed inhibiting provider to see, hear, direct, and assess the infant at all times.

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). Children must be supervised at all times.

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked financial agreements with the services to be provided. The same files also had the original financial agreement rather than a photo copy in file and the original to 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).A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the full physical 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Written consent is required prior to admission.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with 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.

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required 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.

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked signed disclosure statements.

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.