Little Hearts Day Care - Lancaster PA Family Child Care Home

PITNEY RD , LANCASTER PA 17601
(717) 333-0688

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE HEARTS DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in LANCASTER 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-00185182
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-12-01 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for child #1, enrolled on 9/28/20, did not contain adequate documentation of the review of all vaccines recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get note from parent and will make sure either an exemption note or shot record is on file for every child in care.
2020-12-01 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will sign the disclosure statement and will place it on file and will keep it on file at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the Jr. Jumper in the outdoor play space was deflated and therefore was not currently in good repair.

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.)
Air will be added to jumper and provider will make sure to maintain this at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for child #1 did not contain a child service report completed within the last 6 months.

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 report will be completed and moving forward provider will make sure to complete one child service report every 6 months for all children including school age children attending daycare 15 hours or more a week.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3290.77 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the front and back screen doors used by children were glass and neither contained a visible marker.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add a visible marker to both doors and a visible marker will be on each door within eye level of the children at all times.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed a horse stuffed animal was not in good repair and was accessible to children.

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.)
Stuffed animal was removed immediately. All toys will be kept in good repair at all times or will be removed immediately if toy is found to no longer be in good repair.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed a swing set anchored into the ground was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider put a caution tape around it and put small fence up to keep children off equipment, so the kids don't use it for now because provider will remove it completely.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3)/3290.181(c) - Services provided/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child service reports for children in care were all updated but date completed was more than 6 months from previous updates on file. Emergency contact form for child #7 has not been updated within the last 6 months as required and emergency contact forms for child #4, #6, #8, #9, and #10 have all been updated but not within the last 6 months from previous updates as required. Agreement for child #4, #7, #9, and #10 have not been updated and agreements for child #6 and #8 have been updated but not within 6 months from previous update as required.

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).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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports for children in care were all updated, but date completed was more than 6 months, to avoid that, provider put a little note on front of every record indicating when I have to complete the next child service report. All child service reports, agreements, and emergency contact forms will be completed, reviewed, signed and dated every 6 months. The service reports have been updated every 6 months. All emergency contact forms and agreements have been signed and updated.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain name of child's physician or source of medical care and emergency contact form for child #4, #9 and #10 did not contain address of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 was corrected and now it contains the child's physician or source of medical care and policy number. Emergency contact forms for child 4, 9, and 10 were completed as well. All emergency contact forms will be completed entirely for all children at all times.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 did not contain parent's work address or work telephone number.

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.)
Emergency contact forms for child #1 and 2 were corrected with the information required. Home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents were added. Emergency contact forms will be fully completed for every child at all times.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage name or policy number.

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.)
Emergency contact form for child #1 was corrected. The policy number appear on the form. Emergency contact form will be fully completed for every child at all times.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Current health assessment on file for child #8, who is of preschool age, has been updated but was not updated within the 12 months as required. Previous health assessment on file was dated 06/2017 and updated health assessment was dated 10/2018.

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.)
Provider put the top of every child's record a note saying what's the next due date to remember me. Child health report is up-to-date. Provider will make sure children have an updated health report on file timely and as required.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.131(c) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health report on file for child #3 did not contain signature of physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health report on file for child #3 now has physician's signature. Moving forward all child health reports will be signed by physician or will not be accepted.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that a child's diaper was changed but provider did not take child to sink to wash hands after being diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider wiped child's hands after diaper change but Certification representative explained if the child can walk, provider has to wash child's hands. Provider will always make sure all children wash their hands at the sink before snacks and meals and after diapering or using toilet.
2018-10-26 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #10 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form for child #10 was corrected and parent signed for first aid. All emergency contact forms will be completed entirely every time for every child.

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