Kelly Gaus - Waynesboro PA Family Child Care Home

HOLLOWELL CHURCH RD , WAYNESBORO PA 17268
(717) 593-0245

About the Provider

Description: KELLY GAUS is a Family Child Care Home in WAYNESBORO 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-00174505
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Dog food with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dog food will be kept away from children while baby is in her walk a round and out of sight and will be kept in my bedroom.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A Pack N' Play was observed in the child care space which lacked a label for the use of a specific child.

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.)
Play pens will be clearly marked with a number on the side for the right child. 1 and 2 are marked.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided completed every 6 months. No current Child Service Report was observed for any children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.

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.)
They were finished and will be done every six months and kept in there folder.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #5 lacked documentation of the health insurance coverage and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mother provided it and wrote it down on the paper and put it back in folder.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Mother wrote down the address on the paper that was needed and will keep updating when needed.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children #2, #3, and #4 lacked an updated health report every 12 months as an older toddler or preschool child. The most current health report for child #2 was observed having a date of 12/12/18. The most current health report for child #3 was observed having a date of 1/2/19. The most current health report for child #4 was observed having a date of 1/2/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All updated health report is being done and waiting for Dr. to fill them out. All papers are back to me 3/5/20 and back in folder and will keep up on it.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #4 lacked a current review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: 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.)
Parent brought i to me 3/5/20 health report and child immunization is updated and signed. I will keep updating them every 12 months.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5 lacked written verification of the annual flu immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or a parent letter exempting child #5 for this immunization.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mother wrote and signed a letter saying she elected not to get her son the flu shot.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed having 1 cloth towel for the use by all children in care.

Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paper towels will be kept in the restroom at all times for the kids to use everyday.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent wrote and signed a paper sting when to give mild and food.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A milk bottle used by child #1 lacked a label with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
2 bottles are now marked with CB under the bottle. For that child only.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for children, #1, #2 and #5 lacked parental review and update at least once in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: A 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.)
Parents have signed papers. That's what the paper is for to left of folder that everyone is up to date. Will keep it updated every 6 months or sooner.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care at enrollment on 6/14/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed the paper when she enrolled and is up to date.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.22(c) - Post inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the certificate posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department next to the facility's certificate of registration in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each noncompliance item noted on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My certificate is now posted on the wall and I won't remove it.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked annual review by staff #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be looked over once a year and changes will be made if needed.

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