Lois Knadler - Tamaqua PA Group Child Care Home

15 RUSSELL ST , TAMAQUA PA 18252
(570) 668-4852

About the Provider

Description: LOIS KNADLER is a Group Child Care Home in TAMAQUA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176647
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Tamaqua Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13
  • District Office Phone: (484) 651-8000 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-05-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The PA Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances for employment are currently on file for facility person #1. Facility person #1 has an FBI clearance on file that was obtained through the Department of Education and not DHS. The date of hire is listed as 2/1/20 and an FBI clearance that has been obtained through DHS has not been received.

Correction Required: LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an FBI clearance has been obtained through DHS and a copy has been provided to OCDEL for verification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 has not worked at the facility since the renewal inspection. Facility person #1 will not be able to return to work until an FBI clearance has been received from the Department of Human Services and a copy has been sent to OCDEL.
2020-03-16 Renewal 3280.115(a)(3) - Above-ground pool inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The ladder to the above ground swimming pool is locked and in an upright position but there is a gap between the ladder and the fencing that is large enough for a child to fit in between allowing possible access to the pool and the pool is less than 4 feet high in certain areas due to the uneven landscape

Correction Required: An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will use bungee cords to create a barrier between the gap and the fencing and will make sure barriers are at least 4 feet high
2020-03-16 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have verification of education on file to verify she is qualified to be a primary staff person

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have facility person #1 provide a copy of her high school diploma or a letter verifying her education to place on file. Will make sure to have this information for future staff.
2020-03-16 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is a staff person and has PA Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances on file for a volunteer and not employment. Facility person #1 has an FBI clearance on file that was obtained through the Department of Education and not DHS. Her date of hire is listed as 2/1/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will be removed from child care service until all required clearances are on file. Will make sure to have copies of criminal and child abuse clearances for employment and an FBI clearance obtained from DHS prior to working as a staff person. They will also have an NSOR on file. Will send copies of new clearances to OCDEL.
2020-03-16 Renewal 3280.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The evacuation plan is not posted at the facility

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evacuation plan will be posted at the facility where it can be seen and will remain posted
2019-03-15 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a pair of rubber gloves located under the sink in an unlocked bathroom cabinet

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.)
The rubber gloves were moved to a top shelf of cabinet so that they are out of reach of children. Will keep these items out of reach.
2019-03-15 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 does not have the release persons listed on the fee agreement

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent list the release persons on the fee agreement. Will make sure the release persons are listed on all fee agreements.
2019-03-15 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is an infant and does not have a health assessment that was conducted within the last 6 months. Child #2 is an older toddler and does not have a health assessment on file that was conducted within the last year.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe 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.)
Will have parents have current health assessments completed. Will make sure health assessments are completed on time.
2019-03-15 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is an outlet cover missing near the closet by the sofa

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.)
The plug cover was replaced. Will make sure to replace plug covers when removed to vacuum.
2019-02-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are plastic bags located in the unlocked cabinet under the bathroom cabinet

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.)
Will remove the plastic bags and place in a locked cabinet. Will keep plastic bags out of reach of children.
2019-02-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have a child service report on file that was completed within 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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new child service report was completed and the parent signed a copy. Will make sure child service reports are completed every 6 months.
2019-02-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 does not have an emergency contact form or fee agreement on file that has been updated within the last six months

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent of child #1 update the emergency contact form and fee agreement. Will make sure these forms are updated every six months.
2019-02-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan is not posted at facility

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately posted the Emergency Plan. Forgot to put back up after updating. Will keep plan posted.
2018-03-22 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are paper clips and rubber bands accessible to children under three years old in an unlocked drawer of the wooden cabinet

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.)
The paper clips and rubber bands were moved to another area that the children cannot reach. Will keep these items out of reach of children
2018-03-22 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The release persons are missing on the fee agreement for child #5

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure parents put the names of release persons on the fee agreements

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