Description: JESSICA WILLIAMS is a Family Child Care Home in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents nor were instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified and the phone number for the Central Regional Office was posted on the dry erase board by the entrance used by parents and will remain there. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1, 2 and 3 does 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent provided address of pick up persons on the emergency contact form. In the future and going forward I will review all my paperwork and make sure all fields are completed and kept up to date, including the address of the pick up person. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed a soiled disposable diaper was discarded in an uncovered trash can. 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.) Hands free, lidded trash can was purchased on 5/7/19. In the future and going forward all dirty diapers will be placed in the hands free, lidded trash can with a plastic bag liner. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3290.73(a) - In facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit was not in the facility. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) First-Aid kit was purchased on 5/7/19 and will be kept in daycare space. In the future going forward I will make sure my first aid kit is up to date and kept in the facility and is full. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A Child Service Report, the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided has not been completed for child #2. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have done a service report on child #2 that is completed and signed and up to date. I will make sure to do an updated service report on time every 6 months. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I updated all of my paperwork on 5/14/2018 by having the parents fix things missing on the form. I am going to keep up with all my paperwork and files by going over it at time of enrollment and every 6 months and having the parents provide the proper items needed in the file in a timely manner. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I updated all of my paperwork on 5/14/2018 by having the parents fix things missing on the form. I am going to keep up with all my paperwork and files by going over it at time of enrollment and every 6 months and having the parents provide the proper items needed in the file in a timely manner. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I updated all of my paperwork on 5/14/2018 by having the parents fix things missing on the form. I am going to keep up with all my paperwork and files by going over it at time of enrollment and every 6 months and having the parents provide the proper items needed in the file in a timely manner. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I updated all of my paperwork on 5/14/2018 by having the parents fix things missing on the form. I am going to keep up with all my paperwork and files by going over it at time of enrollment and every 6 months and having the parents provide the proper items needed in the file in a timely manner. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have completed an updated emergency transportation plan and have it posted in view of all my parents. I will keep my emergency transportation plan up to date and posted in clear view of all my parents at all times. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) - Within 60 days/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An initial health report was not on file for child #1 (enrollment date 12/2/2017) and child #2 (enrollment date 10/23/2017), which was longer than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 and #2 were both still in attendance. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I updated all of my paperwork on 5/14/2018 by having the parents fix things missing on the form and had them supply updated shot records and physical forms for their file. I am going to keep up with all my paperwork and files by going over it at time of enrollment and every 6 months and having the parents provide the proper items needed in the file in a timely manner. I will remind parents that a health report needs to be turned in to me no later than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance or I will deny child care services until one is received. |
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| 2018-05-01 | Renewal | 3290.94(a) - Developed and posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fire evacuation plans were not posted. Correction Required: Fire evacuation plans shall be developed and posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I fixed my evacuation plan on 5/1/2018 by creating a floor plan for my evacuation routes. I am going to keep up with this by updating and evaluating my plan quarterly and keeping it posted for my parents view at all times. |
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