Leanne Prencipe Family Child Care Home - Ridgway PA Family Child Care Home

STEIS DR , RIDGWAY PA 15853
(814) 594-0228

About the Provider

Description: LEANNE PRENCIPE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in RIDGWAY 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-00183653
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2
  • District Office Phone: (814) 765-1546 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-11-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #1 did not include the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission for child #1 will be added to the agreement. The operator to add the date of admission to the agreement on the date of admission.
2020-11-04 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated vaccination record or letter of exemption for the flu shot will be obtained for child #2. Moving forward we will make sure to have update records as well have parents complete a letter stating that they have decided to not get their child vaccinated.
2020-11-04 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained updated state police and child abuse clearances which were dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances. Observed staff file #1 contained a CPSL required mandated reporter training which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous valid mandated reporter training. Observed facility person #2 and #3 contained state police and child abuse clearances which were dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 and facility person #2 and #3 have all required valid clearances at this time.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 and facility person #2 and #3 have all required valid clearances at this time. The operator to obtain clearances as required by regulation in the future.
2020-11-04 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover in the child care activity room.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet where it shall remain.
2020-11-04 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a curling iron and hair straightener, which could be a source of heat exceeding 110 degrees, accessible to children in the bathroom.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Curling iron and hair straightener were made inaccessible to children. The operator to make sure children do not have access to a source of heat exceeding 110 degrees.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a metal/plastic bucket full of lego's on top of some plastic stackable drawers creating a fall 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bucket was removed and placed in a storage closet. Operator will continue to monitor the toys and equipment.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Release person address was obtained for child #3. All required information will be obtained at the time of admission.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, a young toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed child file #4, a young toddler, contains a most recent health assessment which is dated 11 months ago.

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.)
Child #2 has a current valid health assessment. Will obtain an updated health assessment for child #4. In the future will obtain health assessments as required by regulation.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, an older toddler, contains a most recent health assessment which is 15 months old.

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.)
The operator will obtain an updated health assessment for child #1. Will obtain health assessments as required be regulation in the future.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 3, and 4 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.

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 4 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.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not have a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can at the area where diapers are changed.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic lined hands free can was purchased and will be used for diaper changes in the future.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a tube of toothpaste labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on the sink counter in the bathroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toothpaste was moved to top shelf and made inaccessible to children where it will remain.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a gate at the entrance to the facility had rough edges on the bottom of the gate. Observed a bottom rail of fence support had a peeling cover.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rough edges were sealed and bottom rail was fixed. The operator will continue to monitor the building surfaces.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the play room on the floor, a basket of lego blocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch, accessible to an older toddler.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legos have been removed during the hours that the 2 year old is in care. Will continue to monitor the toys for small objects.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents have signed the papers where they had initialed and the other file I have gotten the 2 signatures that were missing. The operator will continue to monitor the child files.

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