Kathy Serrano - Lebanon PA Family Child Care Home

S 3RD ST , LEBANON PA 17042
(717) 383-9071

About the Provider

Description: KATHY SERRANO is a Family Child Care Home in LEBANON 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-00175408
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Lebanon - Escorted to/from 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
2020-02-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children's files reviewed did not include the designated release person(s) address.

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 shall update/complete the designated release person(s) name, address, and telephone # when child in care. Designated release person(s) information on the emergency contact form shall include name, address, and telephone #.
2020-02-03 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children's agreements were not updated in a 6 month period.

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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements shall be updated in March. Agreements, emergency contact forms and child service reports shall be update uniformly every March and September for all enrolled children. Should any information change, all will be updated sooner.
2020-02-03 Renewal 3290.134(a)/3290.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: After diaper change, staff nor child washed hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child and staff washed hands immediately. Staff and children shall wash hands after diapering/toileting; prior to meals/snacks/bottles/drinks; whenever hands are contaminated.
2020-02-03 Renewal 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Diaper was changed on the stairway landing and not sanitized.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A diapering pad shall be utilized to change diapers. The diapering pad shall be used when changing diapers and shall be cleaned/sanitized after each use.
2020-02-03 Renewal 3290.173(a)/3290.173(c) - Age appropriate restraints/Manufacturer's instructions used Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Three (3) school aged children being transported did not have the age appropriate safety restraint required booster seats.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Age appropriate safety restraint/booster seats shall be obtained from parent to transport children according to the required law. All children 7 yrs or younger shall be transported utilizing the age appropriate safety restraints.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1, 2, and 3 did not have child service reports completed every 6 months.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All enrolled children shall have their child service reports updated during the month of March. Thereafter every March and September, all children requiring a child service report shall have them completed uniformly.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have designated release persons address and phone number listed on 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 had designated release persons address and phone number completed. All enrolled children shall have designated release persons name address and phone number completed on emergency contact form.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1-5 did not have updated agreements in a 6 mth period.

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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements shall be updated during the month of March. All children's emergency contact forms, agreements, and child service reports will be then be updated every 6 mths in March and September uniformly and/or with any changes.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have updated physical on file. Last physical 5/17.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 will obtain current preschool physical with immunization summary. All enrolled children shall have an up to date physical with immunization summary within 60 days of enrollment and age appropriate as scheduled thereafter.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.166(1)/3290.166(4) - Written statement/Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Enrolled infant did not have feeding/formula written statement from parent and bottles were not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of enrolled infant has provided infant formula and feeding schedule. Parent has labeled all bottles for individual use. All enrolled infants shall have a written statement of formula/feeding provided by parent and updated with changes. All bottles, formula, sippy cups, jar food, etc will be labeled for individual use.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.173(a)/3290.173(b) - Age appropriate restraints/Used by all occupants Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 7 yrs and younger do not have proper safety seats when transported.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Booster seats for children 7 yrs and younger will be utilized when transporting young school agers. Any children transported shall have proper restraints/safety seats used when transporting.
2019-02-28 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 4 and 5 did not have signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor 1st aid.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 and 5 obtained signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor 1st aid. At enrollment, updates, and with any changes all enrolled children shall have signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor 1st aid.
2018-02-12 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD 1, 2, 3 DID NOT HAVE UPDATE ON EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT WITHIN 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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 1,2,,3 SHALL HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEET AND AGREEMENT UPDATED. ALL UPDATES FOR EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEETS, AGREEMENTS, AND CHILD SERVICE REPORTS SHALL BE UPDATED UNIFORMLY IN JANUARY AND JULY.
2018-02-12 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD 2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND MINOR FIRST AID.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENTS OF CHILD 2 AND 3 SHALL SIGN FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND MINOR FIRST AID. AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATES PARENTS SHALL SIGN FOR REQUIRED EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND MINOR FIRST AID.
2017-02-27 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: YOUNG TODDLER ASLEEP IN CARSEAT PER PARENT'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
YOUNG TODDLER SHALL SLEEP IN PACK-N-PLAY OR AGE APPROPRIATE COT/MAT/SLEEPING BAG. ALL CHILDREN'S REST EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AGE APPROPRIATE. CAR SEATS, BOUNCY SEATS, ETC ARE NOT APPROPRIATE SLEEP EQUIPMENT.

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