Description: MARGARET CALAFUT is a Family Child Care Home in CARBONDALE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child number 1 does not have a record of a health assessment. 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.) Sent record of physical and will keep up to date. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a record of a valid health assessment. 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.) Frank has an appointment on 10/29 will send paperwork and keep up to date. |
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| 2017-10-17 | Renewal | 3290.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed rubber mulch located within the outdoor play area. Interview with provider revealed that this area has been accessible to children of all age levels. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Playground equipment will be moved off mulch and onto grass. |
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| 2017-10-17 | Renewal | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child number 1 sleeping alone in a room separator from the operator and the other children in care. The child was sleeping in a pack-in-play and could not be seen by the operator. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) My plan is to leave door open. Pack & Play in view from the kitchen where I can see hear and direct. |
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| 2017-10-17 | Renewal | 3290.94(c) - Four times a year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator completed 3 fire drills for 2016. Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I will conduct 4 drills a year. |
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| 2017-01-19 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for child # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one in file is dated 11/9/15. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider obtained a health assessment form parent and placed in child's file. Provider will ensure that all files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2017-01-19 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Outlet in the day care room did not have an outlet cover. 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 placed a protective cover over the electrical outlet. Provider will ensure that all electrical outlets have a protective cover. |
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| 2017-01-19 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Toothpaste and lotion was observed on the bathroom counter, accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider removed toxics to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all toxics are kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children. |
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