Little Hearts Learning Academy - Erie PA Family Child Care

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months (8/1/19) did not contain a Child Service Report. Child Service Report for this child was due prior to suspended reg due to COVID-19.

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 3280.124(f).

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement in the file for Child #2 did not include the names of the Release Persons.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance 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.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include any information for release persons. The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not include the release persons address.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, #3 and #4, who have each been enrolled for more than 90 days (extended from 60 during COVID-19) did not include initial health reports.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: Because the files for Child #2, 3 and 4 lacked an initial health report, these files also lacked immunization records. A flu shot administered within the past 12 months was not documented in the immunization record for Child #1 (May 2019).

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: A menu was not posted at the facility. The facility prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner based on attendance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement in the file for Child #1 has not been updated since the child's enrollment (8/1/19). Update was required prior to suspended reg during COVID-19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include two written letters of reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written Health and Safety Plan required during COVID-19 Pandemic as per Announcement C-20-08.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working in child care more than 90 days (10/23/19) did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1, 2 and 3 did not include an NSOR Certificate. These three are the only staff persons employed at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3, a Primary Staff Person, did not include verification of two years child experience required based on her educational experience (high school diploma).

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.