Description: Mothers Friend Daycare is a Group Child Care Home in MEYERSDALE PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a crib which had a detached side rail posing a potential entrapment hazard. 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.) We just removed the crib until we could get it fixed properly. Staff to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure it remains in good repair. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the phone number 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required phone number was obtained and added to the emergency contact information. The operator will make sure to keep the information updated and complete in the future. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #2 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was dated more than 60 months old and is required to be updated prior to the certificate becoming 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 will complete and update the mandated reporter training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the CPSL mandated reporter training and keep it up to date every 5 years as required. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet on a set of decorative lights and several electrical outlets on a power cord by the desk, which were accessible to children and did not have protective receptacle covers. Observed multiple electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers in the gross motor room/gym. 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.) Electrical outlets were covered with protective covers. We will make sure the the protective covers are kept on the outlets, and we will try to keep the covers on the outlets in the gym covered. Because the gym is a shared area staff will check all electrical outlets prior to using the gym. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged paint flakes from the blue wall, on the floor by the entrance door used by children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We repaired the paint on the wall and we will make sure we keep up to date with the repairs as needed to make sure it remains in good repair. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed several helmets with torn edges and exposed foam. Observed rest mats with peeling covers and exposed foam. Observed a torn diaper changing pad in the bathroom area used by children. 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.) Removed the helmets from the play area, repaired the rest mats and the changing table mat. Will make sure we maintain these items. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received the updated address for child file #2 and will make sure we will maintain all child files. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #4, both young toddlers, contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children have updated and valid health assessments in their files. Will make sure to have all the health assessments in the files for each child updated. A physical has to be updated every 6 months for a young toddler. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 3, and 5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #1, 3, and 5 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.34(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will obtain her letter with two years experience and will maintain her file. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed several electrical outlets in the gym which did not have protective receptacle covers. 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.) Covered all the electrical outlets and will make sure that we maintain to keep them covered. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 spots of splintering wood on the walls of the gym area used by the children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces 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.) Covered and repaired the splintering wood and will maintain the area. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed several spots of peeling paint on the wall behind the crib. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repaired the peeling paint and will monitor the areas to make sure they remain in good repair. |
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| 2019-01-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a crib in the child care space which was not labeled 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labeled the crib, so we know what child is sleeping in which cribs. Rest equipment will remain labeled. |
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