Description: Jennifels Child Home Daycare is a Family Child Care in LEBANON PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-28 | Initial review | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have a current physical. Last physical 4/25/19 for 2 yr old. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 3 shall obtain 3 yr old physical. All enrolled children shall have a current physical with immunization record on file within 60 days of enrollment and subsequent age appropriate physicals thereafter. |
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| 2020-02-28 | Initial review | 3280.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: No traffic letter sent to local police notifying them of safe drop off and pick up routes at the daycare. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A notice of safe pick up and drop off points shall be sent to the local police. Annually the traffic letter shall be sent to the local police and remain posted in the facility. |
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| 2020-02-28 | Initial review | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 lacked 2 written non-family references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 and 2 shall obtain 2 written references. Staff shall have 2 written non family references on file at the start of employment. |
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| 2019-03-11 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)(4)/3290.182(1) - Initial health report for school age/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have a physical with up to date immunization summary within 60 days of enrollment 8/18. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 3 will obtain a KG physical or most current physical with immunization summary. All enrolled children shall have a current physical with immunization summary within 60 days of enrollment and age appropriate thereafter. |
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| 2019-03-11 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have a current 4 yr old physical. Last physical dated 4/4/18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2 shall obtain 4 yr old physical with immunization summary. All enrolled children shall have an initial physical on file within 60 days of enrollment and age appropriate thereafter. |
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| 2019-03-11 | Renewal | 3290.171/3290.191 - Transportation Consent/Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Transportation to and from school is conducted by HHM 1 who is not a qualified staff person with a complete staff file. Correction Required: The operator shall obtain written consent from the parent for transportation by the facility staff.An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Transportation shall be individually contracted by parent with HHM 1 and will not be included in the childcare agreement. HHM 1 has all 3 clearances as required. Transportation is a private contract between parent and HHM 1, not a part of the childcare agreement. All staff shall have a complete file to qualify in a caretaker role. Parents shall provide written consent for transportation by a facility person or sign a private agreement for contracted transportation separate from childcare. |
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| 2018-01-29 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: NO WRITTEN STATEMENT FOR FORMULA/FEEDING SCHEDULING PROVIDED BY PARENT FOR ENROLLED INFANT. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I OBTAINED A WRITTEN FEEDING/FORMULA SCHEDULE FROM INFANT PARENT. I WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PARENT UPDATE MONTHLY UNTIL INFANT TURNS 1 Y.O. |
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| 2017-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.111(c)/3290.112 - Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: NO PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN WERE UNSUPERVISED WITHOUT STAFF GUIDANCE OF ACTIVITIES. TODDLERS WERE NOT BEING STIMULATED. ALL THE CHILDREN WERE IN THE HALLWAY, SITTING OUTSIDE THE BATHROOM DOOR, ENGAGED IN SELF DIRECTED PLAY. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10/20/17--PLAN OF CORRECTION/MAINTENANCE NOT FOLLOWED. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILDRENS WILL BE ENGAGED IN DIFFERENT STIMULATING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS (CRAFTS, READING, OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES). |
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| 2017-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: UPON ARRIVAL AT 2:30PM, THERE WAS NO ANSWER AT THE CHILD CARE ENTRANCE. AFTER 2 MINUTES, CERT REP PROCEEDED TO THE SLIDING GLASS DOORS TO THE KITCHEN/UPSTAIRS. CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED SITTING IN A HALLWAY ALONE. AFTER KNOCKING 3 (THREE TIMES) STAFF EXITED FROM THE BATHROOM, WET, WRAPPED IN A TOWEL WITH A SHOWER CAP ON HER HAIR. SUPERVISION PREVIOUSLY CITED 9/8/17 AND 10/20/17. PLAN OF CORRECTION AND MAINTENANCE NOT FOLLOWED. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MY STAFF AND I WILL TAKE A SUPERVISION TRAINING OF A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS. |
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| 2017-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AFTER DIAPER CHANGE, CHILD'S HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILDRENS WILL HAVE THEIR HANDS WASHED AFTER EVERY DIAPER CHANGE. |
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| 2017-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DISPOSABLE DIAPERS WERE OBSERVED IN PLASTIC BAGS OUTSIDE THE FACILITY ENTRANCE. STAFF DID NOT DISCARD SOILED DIAPER DIRECTLY INTO HANDS FREE TRASHCAN. STAFF PLACED SOILED DIAPER IN PLASTIC BAG AND PLACED ON THE STEPS. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIAPERS WILL BE DISPOSED INTO IN A HAND FREE TRASHCAN WITH A PLASTIC BAG AND WILL BE TAKEN ONCE TRASH CAN ITS FULL. |
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| 2017-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF CHANGED CHILD'S DIAPER ON THE FLOOR; DID NOT UTILIZE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE. THE FLOOR SURFACE WAS NOT SANITIZED AFTER DIAPER CHANGE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILDRENS WILL BE CHANGED ON THE MAT IS SPECIFICLY FOR DIAPER CHANGING. THE MAT WILL ALSO BE SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. |
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| 2017-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER DIAPER CHANGE. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MY STAFF AND I WILL WASH OUR HANDS AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE. |
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| 2017-10-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: UPON ARRIVAL, CHILDREN WERE UNSUPERVISED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE RESIDENCE IN THE CHILDCARE AREA. CHILDREN RANGED IN AGES FROM INFANT TO KG/SA. PREVIOUSLY CITED 9/8/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILDREN WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES THAT IS TO SEE HEAR DIRECT AND ASSESS. |
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| 2017-10-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: UPON ARRIVAL, AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE HOME WAS SENT TO SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN IN THE CHILDCARE AREA. INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT REPORTED AS STAFF OR HHM AT OPENING OF FACILITY IN JUNE 2017 NOR OBSERVED AS STAFF IN FOLLOW UP VISITS. PROVIDER STATES SHE IS A PREVIOUS STAFF FROM THE CLOSED FDCH FACILITY. INDIVIDUAL 1 HAD NO FILE ON SITE--NO ID, CLEARANCES, PHYSICAL/TB, REQUIRED TRAININGS. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL HAVE ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND TRAINING ON FILE. |
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