Description: KAREN WILSON DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in JOHNSTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain 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.) Insurance number was obtained for child file #1. Insurance information will be obtained at admission. |
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2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained documentation of training in the emergency plan which was completed more than 17 months after the previously documented training in the emergency plan. 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.) Staff #1 and #2 have current emergency plan training. Will be sure to do it within 12 months from here on in. |
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2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained all three required clearances which have all passed the 60 month period for being valid. The state police clearance was dated 11/3/14. The child abuse clearance was dated 11/18/14. The FBI fingerprint clearance was dated 11/6/14. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility until all three required valid clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility until all three required valid clearances are obtained. |
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2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed on the porch in the outdoor play area, sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children was accessible to children on a low shelf. Observed at the entrance way to the porch in the outdoor play area, ice melt material was labeled keep out of the reach of children and was accessible to children. 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.) These had been kept in a safe place but when preparing for winter I set them there to put them in storage and forgot. They are now in storage not assessable to daycare children. |
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2019-12-09 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed a hot glue gun accessible to children in a low drawer on a shelf by the coat rack used for the children's coats. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) This glue gun was not plugged in, thus could not cause a burn. It has been stored in that drawer for over 13 years. I removed it from the drawer and removed it from the daycare as we have not used it in many years. |
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2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed a soft princess chair with a torn covering and exposed foam. Observed a cracked green plastic bin lid with rough edges. 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.) Both items were removed from the child care space. The operator will continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure they remain in good repair. |
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2018-12-10 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained all three required clearances which were dated more than 60 months ago and updated clearances were not in the file. The state police clearance was dated 2/8/12. The child abuse clearance was dated 2/22/12. The FBI clearance was dated 2/10/12. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility until all three required valid clearances are obtained. |
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2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a copy of the applicable regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents or available to parents upon request. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I thought I had the regulations sitting on my shelf where it was readily available to parents and inspector. But it was not there. I did have one hanging on the wall, but apparently it was outdated. The State inspector gave me an updated copy, which is now hanging on my wall. |
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2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers accessible to children on an extension cords next to the Christmas tree and the radio. 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.) I took the extension cord off and plugged the Christmas tree lights directly into the wall and put a plug protector into the empty socket. The one by the radio I pushed back behind the wall where no one can get to it. All of these extension cords will be gone after the first of the year when the Christmas decorations are taken down. |
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2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed on the wooden fence on one side of the outdoor play area had several exposed nails and screws. There were three wooden slats with exposed rough openings and splintering edges. 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.) Will make screws and nails flush with fencing. Repaired the fence area that has rough openings and splintering edges. The fence will continue to be maintained. |
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