Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Home
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:05PM on 2/25/26, staff #1 was observed in the dining room while 3 children (2 preschoolers and 1 young toddler) were observed alone with household member #6 in in the living room. Staff #1 was unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the children from their position in the dining room. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is no longer on staff at the daycare. They were aware of their responsibilities and aware of the guidelines to supervision. All children on the premises will be supervised according to the regulations. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. "ELRC" was written in the fee box. 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.) The agreement for child #2 was updated to specify the amount of the charged fee for the services provided. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The child service reports for child #1 were shared with the parents more than 6 months apart, but are now current. The forms were dated 12/2024 and 1/2026. 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 for child #1 was updated in 7 months (regulations state every 6 months) due to the schedule of the parents. Will monitor more closely to ensure that records are reviewed more timely according to the schedule. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 agreement for child #2 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.) The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons that child was to be released to because it was only said parent, but had that information added to the form. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. 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.) The emergency forms for child #1, #2, and #3 were updated to include business information phone numbers and emergency contact information. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.) The emergency contact information for child #1 was updated to include a signature for emergency care. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities. 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.) The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 were updated to include information (if applicable) for the child's special needs or disabilities. Child #2 is suspended from care as of 5/05/26 until requirements are met. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the 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 emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include the information for the child's health insurance, |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and agreement for child #1, who attends on a drop-in basis, were not reviewed and signed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period. The parental reviews were dated 12/2024 and 12/2025. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #1 was immediately updated to include the necessary information. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, enrolled for over 60 days, did not include a health report. The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance, but is now current. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) . Child #3 health report was received and included in their file. Child #2 is suspended from care as of 5/05/26 until a signed and dated health report is on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, contained a late health report. The child was under 2 when the health report was due. A current health report is now on file for child #1. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #1 was updated to include the necessary health reports. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics 1-9. 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.) Staff #1 has been removed from the schedule and will not work until (if ever) the required preservice trainings are completed and never in conditions that jeopardize the health and safety if the children in care. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 did not contain 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.) The record for child #1 was updated to include parental consent for administration of minor first aid. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility. The posted certificates were dated 2024 and 2020. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate was located and posted immediately. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained 8 of the 12 hours of annual training required for the time period 2/08/25 - 2/08/26. Four additional hours are required. The file for staff #4 contained 7.5 hours of annual training completed on time between 12/19/24 and 12/19/25. 4.5 additional hours were completed late. 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.) Staff person #3 completed the required training hours but was unable to show the hours as was having problems w/PA Keys Registry and could not print those records nor could the inspector access them. Resolution in process -staff #4 had been off work and did not complete training during that off period. Training for staff #4 is now on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. The disclosure statement for staff #1 was not signed. Staff #1 was observed caring for children alone. The file for household member #5 contained an expired state police clearance dated 10/20/20. The file for staff #7 contained the following expired clearances; state police dated 8/05/20, child abuse dated 8/12/20, and FBI dated 3/06/20. 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 #7 may not be in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 is no longer a staff person at the facility. Household member #5 will obtain a new state police clearance and will not have contact with children until it is on file. Staff #7 will update the expired clearances and will not provide child care until they are on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/Required training Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 and #7 did not complete mandated reporter training on or before the expiration of the previous certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file for staff #4 being dated 2/24/20 and the most recent being dated 3/05/25. The previously documented mandated reporter training for staff #7 was dated 2/01/20 and the most recent training was dated 5/03/25. Current mandated reporter training is now on file for both staff #4 and #7. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Staff #4 and #7 will complete required trainings in the specified period and renew such trainings before the expiration date of the prior training. Current training is on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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: Three electrical outlets on a power strip lacked protective covers. The power strip was plugged in and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger near the cubbies. 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.) The protective outlet covers were immediately placed in the electrical outlets that were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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: Two bottles of hand sanitizer were accessible to children. One bottle was sitting on a table in the room with the cubbies and the other in an open fabric bin in the dining room. 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.) The hand sanitizers were immediately removed from areas that were accessible to children in care. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: Two protruding trim nails were observed. One on the right hand side of the entry from the rear room to the dining room. The second was near the floor on the corner wall of the hall entry. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately secured protruding nails, One on right hand side of the entry from the rear room to the dining room and the other near the floor on the corner wall of the hall entry. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.118 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.118 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Child #5, an infant, observed being placed to sleep in an inclined seat. Based on statements made by staff, the infant has used this rest equipment since their recent enrollment. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 was immediately moved to an approved sleeping position - Though not an excuse, this child had only been with us for 2 weeks and this was the sleeping position often used at home. |
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| 2025-02-26 | 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 most recent agreements for children #1, #2, and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the children 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.) The agreements for children #1, #2, and #3 were updated to include the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child(ren) may be released, |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The most recent agreements for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent agreements for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 were immediately updated to include the child's admission date. |
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| 2025-02-26 | 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 emergency contact forms for children #4 and #5 did not include the name 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.) The emergency contact form for children $4 and #5 were updated to include the name of the child's physician as well as the address and telephone number of said physician or source of medical care. |
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| 2025-02-26 | 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 emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number. 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 emergency contact information for child #5 was updated to include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. |
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| 2025-02-26 | 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 emergency contact forms for children #4 and #5 did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children 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.) The emergency contact forms for children #4 and #5 were updated to include complete addresses of those designated by parent(s) for the child(ren) to be released to. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was reviewed and signed by the parent at an interval greater than 6 months. The updated signatures were dated 6/06/24 and 1/30/25. The forms are now current. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement and contact form for child #1 was reviewed and signed by the parent on the day of the inspection and the parent was advised that this info will again be reviewed in 6 months. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart; 6/30/22 and 9/25/24. The most recent health assessment on file is current. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff #2 was missing their health assessment from 2023, but the last health assessment was included (2024) and was current. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained TB tests results obtained more than 12 months prior to initial employment. Correction Required: 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.) The staff person mentioned (#3) will immediately schedule a DR.'s appointment and get a TB test as required. Appt scheduled for April, 25.2025. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the last 12 months. The last documented emergency drill occurred 2/21/23. 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.) The last annual emergency drill documentation was not included with the file inspected. It was held on Feb 19th 2024 and the next was held this year on Feb 17.2025. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not renew training in pediatric CPR and first aid on or before its expiration. The trainings were dated 4/29/22 and 2/19/25. Current training is now on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.) Staff person #2 has completed/updated pediatric CPR and first aid as of 2/19/25 and record of that is on file. Updated training will take place on or before 2/19/27 - The certifications are good for two years. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/01/20 for staff #1 and 2/24/20 for staff #2. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #1 and #2 will have 15 days from the date plans of correction are requested to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2-, staff person #1 and #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 and #2 completed/updated mandated reporter training immediately and have updated their employee files with record of that completion. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a signed disclosure statement that was not dated. The file for household member #4 lacked a disclosure statement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3s files immediately was updated with a disclosure statement which had initially been missing from the file. Household Member #4's file was immediately updated to also include a disclosure statement. |
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| 2025-02-26 | 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: A power strip in the room at the rear entry lacked protective covers. The power strip was plugged in and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) The power strip receptacle was immediately covered upon the discovery that there was an outlet uncovered. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.102(a)/3290.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a)/3290.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Ripped plastic on a foam climber was observed to be less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed items with 'ripped plastic' from the facility |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator. The file for Child #5 did not contain a Financial Agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signed the financial agreement form on file for Child #2 and completed a Financial Agreement form for Child #5 |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form for Child #2 did not contain a fee amount. 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.) I amended the agreement form for Child #2 to include the fee amount |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form for Child #2 did not contain the date which the fee is to be paid. 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.) Had the financial agreement amended to contain all application information for Child #2 |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 Child #1 (02/2023), Child #3 (None in file), and Child #4 (11/2022) did not contain Child Service Reports every 6 months after date of enrollment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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 updated Child Service Reports for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 financial agreement form on file for Child #2 did not contain 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.) Updated the agreement of Child #2 to reflect the arrival and departure times |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 financial agreement form on file for Child #2 did not contain persons whom the child can be released to. 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 contacted the parent and had them complete the section and to specify the person(s) designated for the child to be released to. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 did not contain the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I amended the child's financial agreement for Child #2 to contain the date of admission |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 were the original copies and the original was not given to the parents. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All parents were given the original copies of the financial agreements. Made copies of the financial agreement forms for Child 1, 2, 3, 4, and had them signed by the parents. |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain the address and phone number of the physician or 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 contacted the parent of Child #5 and had them include the address and phone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's home or work address. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. 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.) Updated the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 to include the parent's home/work address and telephone number. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain consent from the parent for emergency medical care. 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.) I amended the emergency contact forms for child(ren) 1 and 2 to contain consent from the parent for emergency medical care |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not contain information on the child's disability or special needs 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.) Amended the Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 to include information on the child's disability or special needs |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number. 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.) Obtained information and amended the emergency contact form for Child #5 to include the health insurance and policy number |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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 emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain complete addresses and telephone numbers for all listed release persons. 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.) Amended the Emergency Contact forms for Child 2, 3, and 4 to complete addresses and telephone numbers for all listed persons that the children are to be released to |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for Child #3 (EC: 3/3/23, FA: 3/12/23) and Child #4 (EC & FC: 4/2023) have not been reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for Child #3 and #4. Had parents sign these forms |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, a young toddler, is dated 6/21/23, more than 6 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. 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.) Obtained the initial and subsequent reports for Child #2 |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, an older toddler, is dated 10/11/22, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, an older toddler, is dated 10/4/22, more than 12 months ago. 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.) Requested immediate updated health report for Child #3 and #4 |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor. Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked 2 doses of Hepatitis B, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without having an exemption form on file. The immunization record on file for Child #5 lacked 1 dose of Pneumococcal without having an exemption on file. Child #3 and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/2/24, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had Child #3 and Child #5 parents update the information in their files and advised them that the children could not return until the records were corrected |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained the updated records for the facility person |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment, and Abusive Head Trauma policies. Staff #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR, Mandated Reporter training, and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality -- Revised 2022. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff #3 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 person(s) available to supervise Staff #3, Staff #3 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.) From this day and into the future I will ensure that a copy of the "Shaken Baby" policies are posted and included in files as appropriated. Furthermore, I will ensure that all staff have the necessary completed trainings and they will not work until such trainings are completed. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain consent form the parent for the facility to administer minor first-aid. 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.) Updated record for Child #1 and Child #2 to include parental consent |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The provider did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted the current certificate in a conspicuous location |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent Emergency Plan training on file for Staff #2 is dated 8/5/22, more than 12 months ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated the Emergency Plan Training for all staff, including Staff #2 |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 (6 hours) and Staff #2 (2 hours) lacked a minimum of 12 hours of childcare 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.) Made sure that updated training documents were available and placed in files for staff persons #1 and #2 |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.31(i) - Verification of professional development shall be kept in facility person's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(i) Description: Verification of professional development shall be kept in facility person's file Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of completion of training in the 10 required health and safety training topics. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (g). Documentation of the completion of training shall be kept in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Included the training hours in staff person's #2 file. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3 and Staff #4 (Household Member) did not contain a Disclosure Statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #3 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.) Had Staff #3 and Staff #4 (Household Member) sign a disclosure statement and placed them |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, who was working alone onsite with 4 toddlers, did not contain a PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance, FBI Clearance, and a NSOR. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance (4/27/17) and FBI Clearance (4/25/17) on file for Staff #4 (Household Member) were dated more than 60 months ago. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #3 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.) Immediately obtained all clearances for Staff Person #3 and she did not/will not work until they are completed. Staff #4 will apply and receive an updated Child Abuse and FBI clearance. |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: An unsecured box fan was observed on a mounted stand above a pack and play in the living room, which could be hazardous to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed unsecured box fan from area |
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| 2024-02-02 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The observed fire drill log contained consecutive fire drills held more than 60 days apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made corrections to the fire drill logs and noted the appropriate dates for future drills |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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: The facility did not contain an interconnected smoke detection system that is approved by a testing laboratory recognized by OSHA. 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.) Purchase interconnected smoke detection system that is OSHA approved and had it installed |
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| 2024-02-02 | 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: The facility's smoke alarm test log contained consecutive smoke alarm testing held more than 30 days apart. 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.) From today and into the future I will ensure that the smoke alarms are tested every 30 days. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During nap time, staff person #3 was supervising 4 children in the nap room at the front of the facility. At approximately 2:30 pm, staff person #3 took 1 child to the bathroom while the other 3 chuildren remained sleeping in the nap room. The bathroom is located down a short hall from the nap room. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When providing care to children who are potty-trained, nap will be moved to the area closest to the bathroom. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The last two child service reports in the file for child #1 were dated more than 6 months apart. 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.) The child's file now includes a current child service report. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #2 did not include the child's birth date. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was immediately updated with the child's date of birth. |
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| 2023-03-30 | 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 emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the health insurance name or policy number for the child. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number for the 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.) I called the parents and obtained the information necessary to complete their files. |
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| 2023-03-30 | 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 address of one of the release persons on the emergency contact form child #2 included the street name but not the house number. 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 called the parents and got the house number. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The last documented review by a parent on the emergency contact information for child #4 was 8/15/22. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent sign and date the form. |
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| 2023-03-30 | 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: The last health report in the file for child #1, a young toddler, was 6/27/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained an updated health report from the parent. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #4, a preschooler, was 10/14/21. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 will not return to care until an updated health report is received. |
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| 2023-03-30 | 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: The most recent vaccinations in the file for child #1, a 21 month old, was missing 1 of 4 Act HIB, and 1 of 4 PCV. The last documented flu shot in the file for child #2, a 23 month old, was in 2021. The last documented flu shot in the file for child #4, a 4 year old, was in 2020. 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 child care group settings). i. Child #1, #2 and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 now has all current vaccinations. Child #2 now has a note from a parent. Child #4 will not be allowed to return to care until updated flu shot or written note of exemption from a parent. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1, a household member, contained a state police clearance for the purpose of volunteering. The file for staff person #2, hired provisionally, did not include proof of request for a child abuse clearance or the actual clearance. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility person #1 will not be present in childcare space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will not return to work until they receive their child abuse clearance. A new state police clearance for the purposes of "other" was applied for and received. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The door leading directly from the kitchen to outside was partially obstructed by a tall wired shelving unit. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unit was immediately moved so the door was no longer obstructed. |
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| 2022-11-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.192(3) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.192(3) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The file for Staff #2 lacked a current state police clearance. This clearance was previously documented at a previous inspection. Previously cited on SIN-00214490 on 11/10/22. Staff #2 was observed working in a child care position on 11/18/22. 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 #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.) I had applied for the above referenced clearance immediately upon finding the original was not in the file. Due to system problems, I did not receive the aforementioned clearance immediately. Upon receipt, I sent photo to licensing dept and placed the original in Staff #2 file. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The files for Child #4 and #5 contained agreements which lacked the release persons for the children. Previously cited on SIN-00210346 on 8/9/22. 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.) The release persons were added to the agreement on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released. Previously cited on SIN-00210346 on 8/9/22. 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.) The release person information was added on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.192(3) - CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.192(3) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked a current state police clearance. This clearance was previously documented at a previous inspection. 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 #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.) I will find a copy and print for the file or I will get a new clearance and put it in the file. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.31(g) - Age and training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(g) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 8/9/22, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid/CPR and health and safety training. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 8/15/22. On 11/10/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #3 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 11/25/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 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 #3 will not work until she completed the training. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.52(3) - Two infants, three toddlers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.52(3) Description: Two infants, three toddlers Noncompliance Area: Upon entry to the facility at 10:30 AM on 11/10/22, 7 children were present - 2 INF, 4 YT (1 related), 1 PS. 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 two infants are in care, three toddlers are permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1 YT will not come to care to correct the violation. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A broken toy bin was observed by the door of the playroom, causing a rough edge. A broken bin was observed inside the toy storage bin in the outdoor play space, causing a rough edge. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bins were removed from the child care spaces on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.117(c) Description: Vet's certificate required Noncompliance Area: Rabies immunization documentation was not available at the time of inspection for a dog which was present at the facility on the day of the inspection. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The above mentioned dog was not the property of my family or anyone that resided on property he had been there overnight and was supposed to be gone before daycare started. He has records but we did not have them. The dog was removed. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #4 and #5 contained agreements which lacked the release persons for the children. 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.) Contacted parents and the records of child #4 and #5 records were immediately amended to include/specify the persons designated by the parent(s) to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #3 and #5 contained agreements which lacked the children's enrollment dates. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately updated files for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 to include the child's date of admission. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the contact information for the emergency contacts for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated the emergency contact form for child #2 to include contacts for an emergency. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider. 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.) Immediately updated the emergency contact form for child #2 to include the telephone # of child's medical provider. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 , #3 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers for the enrolling parents. 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.) Updated the files of child #2, #3 and #5 to include the work addresses and telephone #s for the enrolling parent(s). |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance. The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the health insurance coverage name and policy number for the 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.) Emergency contact information that includes health insurance coverage and policy numbers was obtained for children #2 and #4 and be included in their records. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released. The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the addresses for release persons. 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.) Updated the files for child #2 and #3 to include the name address and telephone number of individual(s) designated by the parent for whom the child may be released. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a most recent health report dated more than 6 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.) Obtained the updated health report from parent for Child #3 and placed it in their file. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) Description: Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #3 and #5 contained records of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations. 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.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.) Immediately spoke to parents and had them provide the necessary information in regard to immunization history of children #3 and #5. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, the soiled diaper was set down next to the child until the change was complete. 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.) Advised staff to discard soiled diaper immediately into the plastic-lined hands-free covered can located by changing location. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a most recent health assessment dated more than 24 months ago. 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.) Advised staff #2 that she must obtain her updated physical from her physician. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infant in care was not available at the time of the inspection. 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.) Immediately obtained and a posted a written statement from parent(s) giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants in care. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first-aid and CPR, health and safety training. 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.) Staff person #3 will take the necessary trainings to care for children unsupervsied as to not pose a threat to the health or safety of children in care |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked written parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: 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.) Immediately obtained signature from parent of child #2 for consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2022-08-09 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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 #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked written parental consent for the administration of first-aid. 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.) Updated the emergency contact from for child #2 to include consent from parent for the administration of first-aid procedures by staff. |
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