Joann Swanger
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked the specific amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had the parent review and provide the missing information. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked the specific date the fee is to be paid per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I reviewed the form with the parent who provided the missing information. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an agreement form that did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The file for child #3 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided 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 completed the Child Service Report and reviewed it with the parent. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed the forms with parents who are not receiving extra services and corrected the agreement form to show no extra services are being provided. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked work addresses and telephone numbers of an 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.) Reviewed the form with the parents who provided the correct information on the form. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed with the parent who provided a signature for permission for emergency medical care. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: While observing Staff person #2 changing an infant's diaper, Staff person #2 had to be prompted to wash the infant's hands at the conclusion. 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.) Staff person #2 was re-trained on proper diapering procedures. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed with the parent who provided a signature for permission for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of having obtained an 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. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will complete 24 hours of PD in 2026 and loan 12 hours to 2025. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.51 Description: Maximum Number of Children Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed caring for 12 unrelated children and 1 related child. Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to either the legal entity or the staff person. At any one time, the related children of either the legal entity or the staff person, but not both, may be excluded in determining compliance with this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will not provide care to more than 6 unrelated children at one time as long as I am a licensed Family Child Care Home. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log was observed to document that manual testing of all fire detection devices or systems was not conducted at least once every 30 days. This was evidenced by testing dates of 1/24/26, and 02/17/26, 3/17/26 and 4/20/26 a period of 34 days. 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 subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure I am counting the days correctly and do the test every 30 days. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed a toddler sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pack n Play was moved to the larger childcare room and placed in an area which allowed for 2 feet of space on three sides when it is being used. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and facility person #2 did not contain a valid health assessment with the results of a TB screening test. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and facility person #2 will obtain a valid health assessment with a TB screening test. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, who has already started in a childcare position, did not contain a signed disclosure statement, a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance, and did not contain a CPSL required NSOR verification letter. Observed facility person #2 file did not contain a criminal background clearance, a child abuse clearance, or a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all required valid clearances are obtained. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper cream accessible to children on a low shelf in the childcare space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream was placed into a locked cabinet. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3, #4, were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. 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.) A child service report was completed on approved forms for child #3 and child #4. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that failed to specify the services which are considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was updated to indicate N/A in the extra services portion of the agreements. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3290.192(3) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.192(3) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a signed copy of the disclosure statement. However, the signed disclosure lacked a date. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure statement was updated with the date if was signed. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility failed to have an evacuation route posted in a conspicuous location on the 2nd floor of the facility. This was evidenced by the operator admitting that there is no evacuation route posted upstairs. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An evacuation route was placed on the 2nd floor of the home. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. 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.) A child service report was completed for child #2 and placed into their file. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain a signed agreement that failed to specify arrival and departure times Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had parent update the agreement to specify arrival and departure times. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 & #3 were observed to contain agreement forms that failed to 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 obtained agreement forms for children #2 & #3 that specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released and placed into their files. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement that failed to 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained an agreement for child #2 that specifies the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the 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 obtained an emergency contact form for child # that includes the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: disability Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 & #5 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include information if any 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained an emergency contact form for children #4, and #5 that includes information if any on the child's special needs |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 & #4 were observed to contain Emergency contact forms that failed to include the Health Insurance policy number for the 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 obtained emergency contact forms for children #1 & #4 that included the Health Insurance policy numbers. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to 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.) I obtained an updated emergency contact form that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually. This was evidenced by the last emergency drill occurred on 06/14/2023. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was conducted and documented. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.52(2)/3290.113(a) - One infant, four toddlers/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.52(2)/3290.113(a) Description: One infant, four toddlers/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for 6 unrelated children, 1 of whom was an infant. Correction Required: The operator may provide care to no more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. No more than two related and unrelated infants may receive care at any one time. If one infant is in care, four toddlers are permitted. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will not go over staff to child ratio's when caring for a mixed age group. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3 and #4 did not contained a child service report completed during the previous 6 months. 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.) Child service reports were completed for child #3 and #4. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2, 3, and 5 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for each child. 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.) The health insurance information for child file #2, 3, and 5 will be obtained. If the child is away the child will not return to care without the required information. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a) Description: Within 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #5, who have been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health assessment will be obtained for child #2 and #5. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3, an infant, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 8 months ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health assessment will be obtained for child file #3 by the due date or the child will not return to care. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 will be dismissed from care at the end of the day until an updated immunization record documenting the 2022 flu vaccination or a letter of exemption written, signed, and dated by the child's parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent wrote, signed, and dated a letter of exemption for the 2022 flu immunization. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed medications accessible to children on a low counter while the children were in the eating area. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medications were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 contain valid updated health assessments at this time. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22. Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of completed health and safety professional development training update which was to be completed by 12/30/22. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health and safety training is completed for staff #1. Staff #2 is no longer employed by the facility. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #5 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child files #2 and #5 files were reviewed and documentation of the parental review was obtained. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent documented emergency drill was completed more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was conducted. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completion of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will complete the 12 clock hours of training. Staff #2 will no longer work as a staff person at the facility. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet, by a pack n play and one by the recliner, which did not have protective receptacle covers, Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlets. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed disinfecting wipes accessible to children on a low table in the outdoor play space. Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the childcare space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cabinet was locked and disinfecting wipes were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not have documentation of testing the fire alarms at least every 30 days. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarms were tested and the testing was documented. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 contained an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for child #2 was copied and placed in the file and the original was given to the parent. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a) Description: Within 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, contained an initial health assessment which was obtained more 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file #1 has a current valid initial health assessment at this time. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the facilities emergency plan did not contain a completed form providing guidance to others in the event any of these children are in care and the facility needs to evacuate. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was completed for one of the children in care. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.31(g) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(g) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #2 does not have 3290(g)(10). Staff person #1 has completed the approved pediatric first aid and cpr with an approved trainer after the 4/29/22 requirement. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290(g)(10) within 90 days of the date of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 8/2/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed , staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has the correct completed pediatric first aid and cpr course. Staff #2 will be supervised at all times while working with children until training in the correct pediatric first aid and cpr course is completed. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3290.64(a)/3290.64(c) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a)/3290.64(c) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 outdoor oil lamps on low tables on the outside porch area at the entrance to the play area. Observed a poke weed plant accessible to children in the flowering plant area of the outdoor play area. 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.Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outdoor oil lamps and poke weed were removed from the outdoor play area. |
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