Description: KATHLEEN HUDACK FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in HUNTINGDON PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 09/21/2020, the file for child #1 contained a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for a preschool child. The file contained a current health report dated 08/20/2020 with the previous health report dated 02/18/2019. An updated health report was due prior to COVID suspended regulations. 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 health report was late and will be monitored more closely to ensure they are completed annually. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 09/22/2020, observed drawers in the kitchen to the right and left of the oven containing sharp objects such as knives, cork screws, kitchen shears, etc. with broken safety latches which were no longer securing the drawers, allowing access to the items within the drawers. 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.) Drawer latches will be replaced immediately. They will be monitored and replaced if not latching properly. |
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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3290.92(a) - Portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 09/22/2020, observed a space heater in use on the kitchen counter. The operator did not have documentation from the local ordinance that use of a space heater is permitted. Correction Required: Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Heater was turned off and removed. Will check with local policies before ever using again. |
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| 2019-09-24 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report once every 12 months; the file contains a current health report dated 09/05/2019 with the previous health report dated 01/11/2018. 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.) Will obtain a health report for all preschool children annually. Will make a calendar of when health reports are due to remind parents. |
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| 2019-09-24 | Renewal | 3290.131(e) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 3 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization. The file for child #2, a 4 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will have parents provide updated immunization or parent letter of exemption. Will check records more closely to ensure all immunizations are up to date. |
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| 2019-09-24 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a drawer with a broken safety latch containing sharp knives in the kitchen next to the oven which were accessible 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.) Will re-secure the drawer lock properly to ensure it latches. Will repair immediately if latch is not securing properly. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 and #5 lacked timely child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The files for children #4 and #5 contain documentation of a current child service report completed on 06/20/2018 with the previous child service report completed on 10/25/2017. 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 will be completed every 6 months at the same time as the emergency contact and agreement form reviews. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. 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.) Will obtain the complete address for child #3's physician. Will make sure all forms are completed correctly when submitted by a parent. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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.) Will have the parent's provide the missing information for children #1 and #2. Will make sure all forms are completed correctly when submitted by a parent. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file for child #2 lacked the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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.) Will obtain required information from the parents. Will make sure all forms are completed correctly when submitted by a parent. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 and #5 lacked a copy of the immunization report with their most recent child health report; the immunization section states "see attached" and the attached documentation did not include immunization records. The file for child #4, an older toddler, contains a current health report dated 08/15/2018; the most recent immunization record on file is dated 08/14/2017. The file for child #5, a preschooler, contains a current health report dated 01/11/2018; the most recent immunization record on file is dated 09/16/2016. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will obtain a copy of the immunization report from the parent or child's physician to attach to the most recent child health report. Will make sure immunization records are included when a child health report is submitted by a parent. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a tube of antibacterial ointment in the front pocket of a backpack which was located on the floor of the playroom which was accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Placed the bag on the corner of the kitchen counter out of reach of the children until it is able to be returned to the child's parent. Will check children's bags at drop-off go ensure no medications are present. If medications or other toxic items are found, they will be put in an area inaccessible to the children and returned to the parent. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed electrical outlets which lacked protective receptacle covers in the corner of the living room which were accessible to older toddlers and preschool age children in care. 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.) Receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlet, will check every morning before the children arrive to ensure all outlets are covered. |
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| 2017-10-03 | Renewal | 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a fireman's pole approximately 6 feet high in the outdoor play space accessible through an opening on a platform approximately 4 feet high in the climbing structure which lacked loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering beneath the opening and the pole. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The opening on the platform has been closed to remove assess to fireman's pole and will remain unused by the children. |
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| 2017-10-03 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the signature of the operator on the 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.) The agreement forms for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were signed by both the operator and the parent. Will have the agreement form signed for child #2. The agreement form will be updated every six months. |
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