Just Like Home Group Daycare Too - Chester PA Group Child Care Home

523 HIGHLAND AVE , CHESTER PA 19013
(484) 483-8447

About the Provider

Description: JUST LIKE HOME GROUP DAYCARE TOO is a Group Child Care Home in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179667
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-23 Renewal 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD. PREVIOUS SCREENING WAS NOT PRODUCED.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have put initial TB test in my file. I will make sure that this initial TB test is in my file with my health assessment.
2020-07-23 Renewal 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, LIABILITY INSURANCE WAS NOT PRODUCED FOR THE FACILIITY.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have received a copy of my liability insurance which was placed in a file at the facility. The liability will remain on file at the facility.
2020-07-23 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will put my two non-family references in my file. Next time I will include them in with my documents. I will continue to make sure that they are always in my file.
2020-07-23 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 OBTAINED AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Annual training documents have been placed in my file. I will make sure that I have my annual minimum of 6 hours of training.
2020-07-23 Renewal 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT A FIRE DRILL WAS HELD WITHIN A 60 DAY PERIOD.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was conducted. In the future a fire drill will be done and documented within 60-days.
2019-06-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 25, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 AND 2 WERE DISMISSED FROM THE FACILITY AND THE DISMISSAL POLICY REVIEWED DID NOT ALIGN WITH THE REASONING FOR DISMISSING THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have reviewed and added specific rules and requirements to my handbook. The policies are concerning unexpected, unavoidable and unpreventable situations. Ex. inclement weather, funerals, power outages, and sudden illnesses of staff. I will also continue to review my complete handbook with parents at time of application.
2019-06-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 25, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 AND 2 WERE DISMISSED FROM THE FACILITY AND THE DISMISSAL POLICY REVIEWED DID NOT ALIGN WITH THE REASONING FOR DISMISSING THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have reviewed and added specific rules and requirements to my handbook. The policies are concerning unexpected, unavoidable and unpreventable situations. Ex. inclement weather, funerals, power outages, and sudden illnesses of staff. I will also continue to review my complete handbook with parents at time of application.
2019-05-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 9, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:05 AM, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 1 ALONE IN THE FACILITY WITH 8 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A TWO YEAR OLD ( CHILD # 1 ).

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 arrived at the facility and joined the group to maintain ratio; Ratio will be maintained at all times.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PARENT.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information will be updated and included; All files will be reviewed every 6 months to include all information is included.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION WAS COMPLETED FOR CHILD # 2 AND # 3 WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD.

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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Growth and development information will be completed for the children; Growth and development information will be checked and completed every 6-months.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT SPECIFY THE CHILD'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information will be updated and included; All files will be reviewed every 6 months to include all information is included.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information will be updated and included; All files will be reviewed every 6 months to include all information is included.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information will be updated and included; All files will be reviewed every 6 months to include all information is included.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will complete the emergency contact information and when completing highlight and complete all areas; All files will be reviewed every 6 months to include all information is included.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 8, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will complete the emergency contact information and when completing highlight and complete all areas; All files will be reviewed every 6 months to include all information is included.

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