Description: KRISTENE M DUBICS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in SEWARD PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 and #3 lacked the designated persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator has requested that the parent add the missing information to the agreement form. Operator will assure that the agreement includes the designated release persons. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the complete address for one of the release persons listed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked complete addresses for the release persons listed. 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.) Operator has provided the emergency contact forms to the family and requested the missing information be added. Operator will assure that the parent includes the name, address and telephone number of the release persons on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 had not been completed by the child's physician. The health assessment lacked any information as to the Child's physician to indicate the assessment had been completed and the form filled out by the physician. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator has requested that the Caregiver provide a copy of a recent health assessment for the child. Operator will assure that all initial health assessments are completed by the child's physician, to include a signature. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio Vaccinations. The immunization record on file for Child #4 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month Polio and their 15-18 month DTAP vaccinations. 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.) Operator has requested that the parent provide verification of the missing immunizations for the children. Operator will request that the parent provide updated immunization records each time the child visits the physician. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations. Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has a current health assessment on file at this time. Operator will assure that updated staff health assessments are completed every 24 months. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The updates to the mandated reporter training for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months. 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.) Staff Person #1 is current on their mandated reporter training at this time. Operator will comply with the CPSL. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit was missing tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tape will be placed in the first aid kit. Operator will assure that the first aid kit contains all needed items. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.105(b) - No bed linens alone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Although Operator does have mats the children were observed to be resting on individual labeled blankets on the floor. Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will use the mats. They will be labeled for use of each child. Bed linens alone will not be used for rest equipment. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.115(a)(2) - Above-ground pool inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Since the last inspection the gate to the pool has broken and a temporary gate has been put into place. The gate and a new lock that complies with the USCPSC swimming pool barrier guidelines needs to be installed. Correction Required: An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A gate and lock that complies with the USCPSC swimming pool barrier guidelines will be installed and maintained. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Children #1 and #2 lacked the designated release persons for the children. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will review the agreements with the parent and request the missing release person information. Operator will assure that the parent includes this information at the time of admission. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were observed in the files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will pull the original agreements, copy them and give the originals to the parent. The copy will be placed in the child's files. Operator will assure that the original is given to the parent at the time of enrollment. A copy will be maintained in the child's file. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #2 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will request that the parent contact the pediatrician and request the missing information. Operator will assure that all child health assessments include all needed information. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 lacked verification that the child had received annual flu vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP and a written exemption was not on file. 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.) Operator will request that the parent provide documentation of an annual flu vaccination or a written exemption. Operator will request that the parent provide documentation each time they visit the doctor. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Over the counter medications were observed in an inaccessible area for children in care, however medication logs that had been completed and signed by the parent were not on file. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will have the parent complete medication logs. Medication logs will be completed prior to receiving any medication logs. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3290.52(2) - One infant, four toddlers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:40am Operator reported to be caring for 1 infant, 3 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers and 1 preschooler. This resulted in the Operator caring for more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at one time. Correction Required: The operator may provide care to no more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. No more than two related and unrelated infants may receive care at any one time. If one infant is in care, four toddlers are permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will reduce care by elimintating care to one of the toddlers. Operator will assure that she is considering her related children in the ratio of infants and toddlers which was what had created the issue. |
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