Karen A Keller - Carlisle PA Family Child Care Home

BRYN MAWR RD , CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 440-2245

About the Provider

Description: KAREN A KELLER is a Family Child Care Home in CARLISLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184622
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Carlisle Area - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-31 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 last health assessment on record was 11/16/16. Staff #1 did not have on file a health assessment completed within the last 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will obtain a health assessment. Going forward, a health assessment will be obtained every 24 months.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 emergency contact information on file did not include the address of individuals designated by parent whom child could be released. Child #2 agreement on file did not specify the persons designated by parent to whom child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will update the child's emergency contact form with release person's addresses and agreement to list names of whom child could be released to. Going forward, agreements and emergency contacts will be completed in it's entirety upon admission. Parent will review, update emergency contact form and agreement every 6 months and make changes to forms as needed.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a health report on file. Child #2 did not have a health report including documentation of immunizations on file.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide health reports and immunizations as per the regulations to the provider. Parents will have a deadline to provide health reports and immunizations. If the deadline is not met than child will be suspended until receipt.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3290.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have on file date of admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date of admission will be added to child's file. Going forward, dates of admission will be included on all children's files at the start of care
2018-11-14 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has obtained a biennial 8 clock hours of child care training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete the 4 missing training hours. Going forward, staff #1 will complete 12 hours of training by November 1st biennially.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 first-aid certification on file was expired. First-aid was not renewed before expiration date of certification.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete first-aid and CPR training. Going forward, staff #1 will complete first-aid and CPR training prior to expiration date indicated on the certificate.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A household member has resided in the home for more than 30 calendar days and is over the age of 18 years. The household member does not have child abuse, state police or FBI clearances on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Household member will complete child abuse clearances, state police clearance and FBI clearance. Going forward, if a new person moves into the household child abuse clearances, state police clearances and FBI clearances will be completed and updated as per the Child Protective Services Law.
2017-11-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 emergency contact form on file did not include policy number for the health insurance coverage

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 provide information. Provider will conduct period checks along with 6 month review and updates to ensure completion of the emergency contact form.
2017-11-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children #2,#3,#4,#6 emergency contact form on file did not list addresses of the individuals designated by parent for child to be released to

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide information. Provider will conduct period checks along with 6 month review and updates to ensure completion of the emergency contact form.
2017-11-03 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.131(d)(5) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children #1 has a health assessment on file dated 09/01/16. Child #4 has a health assessment on file dated 10/06/16. Both health assessments exceed a 12 month period.

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 health report shall include a review of the child`s immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide missing health assessments and copies of immunization records. Parents will be reminded to provide health assessments when children go for well child check. Parents will also be reminded health assessments are needed close to the 12 month mark. Provider will monitor children's records for compliance.
2017-11-03 Renewal 3290.70(c) - Good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the front door's screen had 2 large holes

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The front door will not be accessible by children until screen is repaired. Provider will conduct frequest checks of the home to assess damage and need for repairs.

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