Description: KELLY POCETTIS DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in FORD CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities and routines was observed not to be posted. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A daily activity plan will be posted. In the future, the activity plan will remain posted. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were 3 cats and 1 dog at the facility that were observed not to have veterinarian's certificates of current rabies immunizations on file. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the animals will get their rabies certificates. In the future, all of the animals will have rabies certificates on file. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)/3290.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked initial agreement forms. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement forms will be completed the original will be given to the parent and a copy of each will be placed in the files. In the future, all children will have copies of agreement forms in their files prior to their start date. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency contact form will be completed by the parent. In the future, all children will have emergency contact forms in their files prior to their first day of child care. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the telephone number of the child's physician. 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.) The doctor's phone number will be added to the form. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. 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.) The parent will add the work information to the form. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents will complete the forms. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the 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.) The parent will add the policy number to the form. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the prior health assessment. The health assessment on file is dated 7/28/15. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will either find her current health assessment or provide a new health assessment completed by the doctor. In the future, a health assessment will be completed by the provider at least every 24 months. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/20 it was observed that there was not an operable smoke detector in the basement because the battery was missing. On 8/11/20 it was observed that the operator did not have an operable fire extinguisher located in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher was observed to be empty. These conditions at the facility pose a threat to the health and safety of children. 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.) During the inspection on 8/11/20 the operator placed a battery in the smoke detector and it was operable. In the future, all smoke detectors will be checked to make sure they are operable. The operator is going to go to the store to buy a new fire extinguisher and will call the certification representative via Facetime to show an operable fire extinguisher. In the future, the fire extinguisher will be checked to make sure it is full. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #3, and #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents will sign the forms. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan at the facility was not updated within the past year. The type of cars have changed and the location of where the children will relocate to in case of an emergency has changed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will update the emergency plan. In the future, the operator will update the emergency plan at least annually or any time there is a change. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom is the operator, lacked a State Police Clearance that was completed within the past 60 months and an NSOR Verification Certificate. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 6/17/15. The file for household member #2 lacked a State Police Clearance that was completed within the past 60 months and an NSOR Verification Certificate. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 6/17/15. The file for household member #3 lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed within the past 60 months and an NSOR Verification Certificate. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 6/25/14 the Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/14/14, and the FBI Clearance is dated 4/25/14. The file for household member #4 lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances. The file for household member #4 also lacked an NSOR Verification Certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 2, and 3 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 and all household members will apply for all clearances and the NSOR Verification Certificates right away. The operator will not provide care for children until the clearance and NSOR Verification Certificate is received. The household members will not be around the children while they are in care until the clearances and NSOR Verification Certificates are received. In the future, all clearances and NSORs will be updated within 60 months. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 3/28/15. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will take the mandated reporter training. In the future, the mandated reporter training will be taken within the 60 month time frame. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the porch in an area accessible to the children there was observed to be an area where the children could fall off of the porch due to a platform being built that was three feet off of the ground. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A gate will be put up to prevent the children from falling off of the porch. In the future, all outdoor areas will be safe or gated off so the children do not have access to them. |
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