Kristina M Garner Family Child Care Home - Washington PA Family Child Care Home

SASSAFRAS DR , WASHINGTON PA 15301
(724) 503-4312

About the Provider

Description: KRISTINA M GARNER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in WASHINGTON 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-00172276
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Trinity Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-30 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for the dog present at the facility showed a rabies vaccination was due in August 2019; no documentation was furnished to show the dog has an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will forward the dog's rabies immunization record from her vet clinic and keep the immunization up to date moving forward.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 lacked a policy number for the child's health insurance or medical benefits.

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.)
The insurance information was provided and added to the child's emergency contact sheet. Emergency contacts will be completed and be kept up to date moving forward.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 lacked the address for the designated release person(s).

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.)
I was provided the addresses and they were added to the child's emergency contact sheet. Emergency contacts will be complete and be kept up to date moving forward.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, start date 09/10/2019, lacked a health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mom had the school nurse provide his medical file for kindergarten that was acceptable at his former daycare in Pennsylvania. She said if anything further is needed she would contact the child's doctor. Health assessments will be in the file.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record in the file for Child #2 lacked documentation of a flu vaccination in the last 12 months, 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
His mom stated that she didn't believe that the flu shot was mandatory and does not want her son to have the flu shot. She told me she would provide a statement saying she opted out of the flu shot for this year. Flu vaccinations will be in the file.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 12/28/2014; lacking documentation of Mandated Reporter training in the last 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will take the training and make sure my trainings are up to date moving forward.
2019-06-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/18/2019, it was self reported by the operator that household member #1 had been arrested on 6/1/2019 and was currently awaiting trial on charges involving physical violence or moral corruptness.

Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I sent an affidavit on 7/23/19 dated for 6/18/19 that Joseph Garner Jr would not be in the child care center while daycare children were in care while he is awaiting trial on criminal charges.
2019-01-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain complete work information for the enrolling parent or complete contact information for the persons whom the child is authorized to released to.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was filled out completely. In the future I will double check that my parents have filled out their forms completely.
2019-01-18 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within the last 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A complete health assessment was obtained. In the future I will make sure my doctor fills out my physical form within the 24 month time frame.
2018-01-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file's for children #1 - #3 were observed not to contain a child service report completed within the last 6 months. This is evidenced by the most recent child service reports being completed on 3/4/2017.

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.)
Child service reports will be completed for children #1-#3 and in the future, I will make sure I'm doing the child service reports on time
2018-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of complete contact information for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had the updated information posted to the record. In the future forms will be checked to ensure they are complete.
2018-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 was observed not to contain documentation of health insurance information.

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.)
I had the parent provide insurance information. In the future all children forms will be checked to ensure they are complete.
2018-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain complete information for the person's whom child #2 is authorized to me released to.

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.)
I had parent complete the information. In the future all children forms will be checked to ensure they are complete.
2018-01-05 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child #2 a younger toddler aged child in care was observed not to have been completed within the last 6 months. This is evidenced by the most recent health report on file being dated 2/21/2017.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New health form has been obtained. In the future all children files will be checked to ensure that health reports are being obtained in accordance to regulations.
2018-01-05 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for children #1 and #3 were observed not to have been completed within the last 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent health report on file for child #1 being dated 12/2/2016 and the most recent health report on file for child #3 being dated 11/5/2015.

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.)
New health reports were obtained. In the future all children files will be checked to ensure health reports are obtained in accordance to regulations.

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