Marjorie A Baltz - Easton PA Family Child Care Home

COLUMBIA ST , EASTON PA 18045
(610) 250-7116

About the Provider

Description: MARJORIE A BALTZ is a Family Child Care Home in EASTON 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-00178212
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Easton Area - Serviced by school bus, Easton Area - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-21 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/24/2020, the onsite portion of the renewal inspection was conducted. In the play room there was peeling paint on the ceiling and some of it was hanging

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have peeling paint removed and eventually will repaint the area. In the future will repair any damaged or peeling paint as needed.
2018-06-01 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid or obtaining emergency medical care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent will sign form.
2018-06-01 Renewal 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for walks, which are part of the facility's program.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent will sign form.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed toys under an inch in diameter accessible to the two infants and one toddler in care.

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.)
All toys with diameter less than 1 inch have been removed from play area.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector found an infant in a pack and play that did not have a individual label on it.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pack n play are labeled!
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.105(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector found an infant in a pack and play with toys, bottles and other such items.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items have been removed from pack n plays.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHild fle #1 and #2 have out of date child service reports on file at the facility.

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 #2 child cservie reoprt was done on 02/09/17 and #1 was done on 02/20/17.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector found that child file #1had no parental signature for emergency medical care as is required.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed form.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1, and #3 did not have updated emergency contacts as is required.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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 #1 and #3 form was signed on 06/30/17.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHild file #2 last had a health assessment on file on 11/16/14,

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.)
Parents will provide updated health form at 3 year check up. Child will return to day care at end of August with form.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.151(a)(1) - Health assessment as part of registration Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file nor has one been sent into the Regilnal office.

Correction Required: The operator shall submit a health assessment to the Department prior to issuance of an initial or renewal certificate of registration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment completed and sent to Department.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 06/13/17 the insepctor arrived unannounced for the renewal and found that the provider was one over the allowed 6 unrelated children.

Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will not exceeed 6 children at any time unrelated.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector found Dial Antibacterial hand soap and Clorox Disinfectant wipes within reach of children in the cabinet under the sink.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning and toxic materials have been removed.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the stove did not have protective guards installed.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Necessary steps have been completed for hot water protective guards.
2017-06-13 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the provider conducted only two fire drills; 05/2016 and 08/2016 for the entire year.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will be aware of conducting fire drill 4x/yr.

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