Description: LAURA KRESS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #3 was not dated by the health care professional who completed the examination, making it invalid. 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.) The parent will have the doctor's office update the health assessment to include the exam date. Operator will review paperwork in the future to make sure all information is included. |
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| 2019-12-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, dated 8/29/19, is dated more than 6 months after the previous health assessment, dated 12/12/18. 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.) Child #4 has a current health assessment on file. I will make sure parents are made aware when their child is due for an updated health assessment. |
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| 2019-12-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1 is dated 9/12/18, more than 12 months ago. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2 is dated 11/23/18, more than 12 months ago. The immunization record on file for Child #3 and #4, who are both 16 months of age, included only 3 of 4 recommended pneumococcal vaccinations for a child of this age. 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.) The parents will get updated immunization records for each child. Parents will be requested to give me updated immunization records as children receive new immunizations. |
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| 2019-12-02 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were several bolt covers missing on the fence, to the right of the back gate. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) The fence bolt covers were replaced and glued to prevent falling off. I will check the fence regularly for missing bolt covers and replace them as needed. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement and emergency contact form 6 month review for Child #1 is dated more than 6 months after the admission date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement and emergency contact form 6 month review is current. I will be more attentive to the review dates and make sure parents review and sign. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 does not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have the parent sign the permission for first aid procedures. I will review all forms completed by parents to make sure everything is complete. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were several exposed bolts on the fence in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) Provider will purchase bolt covers and install them. I will check the fence regularly and cover any exposed bolts in the future. |
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