Description: LORI WESTMAN FAMILY HOME CARE is a Family Child Care Home in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When certification representative arrived for the inspection, Child #1 was observed to be napping in a pack and play that was behind a loveseat in the living room. Because of the obstruction of the loveseat, the operator was not able to properly supervise this napping infant by seeing him at all times. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator rearranged the furniture at the facility, pushing the loveseat against the wall so that nothing can be behind it. The pack and plays for the young children were moved into the open play space to allow for proper supervision at all times. All children at the facility will be supervised and in areas where they are able to be supervised at all times. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original health assessment on file for the operator is dated 4/30/18, and an updated health assessment was not on file at the facility until 8/27/20, which is beyond the 24-month requirement. Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health assessment was fixed when the operator was able to get an appointment. The operator will make sure to update the health assessment before 24 months are over going forward. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, an infant at the facility, did not have a written feeding schedule on file from the parent during the on-site portion of the inspection on 10/1/2020. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will obtain a written feeding letter from the parent as soon as possible. All infants will have this on file when they enroll. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not update the child abuse clearance within the required 60 months, but continued to provide child care during the gap. Dates of old and new child abuse clearances: 7/8/15 and 8/14/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator updated the clearance as soon as she realized it had expired. Operator will make sure to update all clearances on time going forward for all staff and household members before they expire, and make sure to follow the child protective services law. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3290.32(d) - First-aid techniques | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The required first-aid training on file for the operator expired as of 8/2/2020, and updated first-aid training has not yet been completed, according to the operator. There is noone else present at the facility when children are in care to meet this requirement. Correction Required: One or more persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when day care children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will find, enroll and complete in-person pediatric first-aid and CPR training as soon as possible. In the future, the operator will not exceed the expiration date of first-aid training and keep it up to date. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator at the facility was observed to have a layer of food crumbs in the bottom, and is in need of being cleaned. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The refrigerator will be cleaned. In the future, I will be more aware of the cleanliness of the refrigerator and be sure to clean it on a regular basis. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 has been enrolled at the facility since 6/12/18, but the child's record does not contain proof of a child service report. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I will write up a child service report for Child #2. In the future, I now know that even if a child is only coming to me for part-time care I still need to do a report every 6 months. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #3, a child who received drop-in care, enrolled at the facility beginning on 10/23/18, but the child's record does not contain a health assessment or immunization record. 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.) If Child #3 comes back for care, I will request at the time of drop off that they have with them a health assessment and vaccine record for her file. In the future, if a child only comes as a drop in seldomly I will still require the health assessment form. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and Child #2 do not contain proof of updated influenza vaccination for the previous year as required by the ACIP schedule. Neither record contains a letter of exemption from the parent. 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.) I will ask the parent of Child #1 and #2 to supply a note of exemption for their file if they do not receive or plan to have this particular vaccine. In the future, I will use the vaccine chart as a reference so I notice if someone is missing something and require the parent to provide the proper documentation. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation on file that the emergency plan for the facility had been reviewed within the last year. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The emergency plan was reviewed and documented. In the future, I will be sure to sign the emergency plan when I review it annually so to be sure it was reviewed for everyone's certainty. |
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| 2018-11-05 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A game of Monopoly, with small houses, hotels, game pieces and dice, all less than 1" in diameter, was observed on the dining table in the kitchen, accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will move the Monopoly game to a room where the children do not have access to so that there are no small pieces in reach. In the future, the provider will make sure that all items less than an inch in diameter are kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-11-05 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One outlet cover was observed to be uncovered in the bathroom, accessible to children washing their hands. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider found the outlet cover that had been left out of the outlet and replaced it immediately. In the future, provider will check through all rooms and be sure that all outlet covers are back in place. |
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| 2018-11-05 | Renewal | 3290.74(a)/3290.102(a) - Requirements/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When the certification representative arrived at the inspection, a heavy drill with a sharp drill bit was observed on top of a cabinet in the kitchen, and the cord was hanging low in reach of children. Multiple chairs in the dining room have vinyl peeling from the seats, accessible to children. 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider moved the drill and took the drill bit off and put the cord up high out of reach. The chairs will have tape over the ripped parts to allow no small pieces accessible or they will be recovered. In the future, provider will maintain surfaces, keep them free from hazards, and repair any damaged items. |
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| 2018-08-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A white plastic lawn chair was observed outside the back door in the outdoor play space. This chair had a crack in the seat and sharp plastic was observed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plastic chair that had been cracked has already been thrown away in the trash. In the future I will be more thorough when walking around the area for inspection. The outside out back was not being used. I will remove or repair anything that I notice. |
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| 2018-08-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for Child #1 and Child #2, who were observed receiving care during the inspection, were reviewed. Neither child's file contained an agreement between the parent and the provider. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parents have signed agreements and in the future agreements will be signed before care is received or at time of drop off on start day. |
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