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Marsha Peterson Family Child Care Home

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (856) 882-6488
S 60th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00250399
License Issued
Jan 5, 2026
Active Through
Jan 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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MARSHA PETERSON FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-10 Renewal 3290.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a current health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for schoo l attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain a health assessment for child #1 and 2.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3290.18/3290.31(g) - General Health and Safety/Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18/3290.31(g)

Description: General Health and Safety/Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have health and safety training on file.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain health and safety training for staff #1.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not include an updated emergency contact or financial agreement on file.

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 update the emergency contact and financial agreement for child #1 and 2.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #1.
2025-12-10 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have criminal clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain criminal clearance for staff #1.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed snowball the cat did not have current rabies immunization on file.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the current rabies immunizations for snowball the cat and keep on file.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 fee agreement did not include the date of the child's admission on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will update fee agreement with the date of admission for child #1 and 2.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there is no Shaken Baby Syndrome policy on file.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations on file.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create a continuity of operations for the emergency plan.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 emergency contact and fee agreement was not updated in a 6-month period.

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.)
Operator will obtain an updated emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and 2.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.31(a)(1) - Operator - 18 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(a)(1)

Description: Operator - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed proof of age was not on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall be 18 years of age or older.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will include proof of age in the file.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.31(a)(2) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(a)(2)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of education was not on file for staff #1.

Correction Required: Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain proof of education for staff #1.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain pediatric first aid and CPR for staff #1.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #1.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a complete State police clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a complete State Police clearance for staff #1.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed scented plug in 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator removed the scented plug in while cert rep was present.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create and post a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there was no shaken baby syndrome policy on file.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create a shaken baby syndrome policy.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will post instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.24(d)/3290.24(g) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)/3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection documentation for the annual emergency drill was not on file. A copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not on file.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will conduct the annual emergency drill and send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #1.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have Health and Safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain Health and Safety training for staff #1.
2023-12-12 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection evacuation routes were not posted.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create and post evacuation routes on each floor of the facility.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/19 22, while reviewing staff file, Staff # 1 health assessment was dated 12/5/2020

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has a scheduled physical for 2/20/23.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/19 22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training in file

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have obtained a minimum of 12 hours of annual training
2022-12-02 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/19 22, while reviewing staff file, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health and safety training has been completed
2022-12-02 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/19 22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed -that the facility's was doing some construction in the kitchen, and had work equipment in the child care space that was accessible to children (ladder, work equipment etc.) - the facility's egress to the outdoor space had a lot of things that posed a problem to get out of the facility. the outdoor space needed cleaning as well

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Construction is completed at the facility. All construction materials, ladders, and construction in the childcare space has been removed.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/19 22, while reviewing the facility's fire drill log, the facility was not conducting a fire drill every 60 days (1/7/22, 5/3/22, and 11/7/22)

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will conduct a fire drill every 60 days.
2021-12-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2019-11-12 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/12/19, the facility did not have a working thermometer in the refrigerator

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will replace the thermometer. Going forward that facility will have a working thermometer at all times
2018-11-26 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 's health assessment was last dated 9/28/16

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility owner will keep a copy of current health assessment on file at the facility at all times. Health assessment will include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments , including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom for communicable tuberculosis
2018-11-26 Renewal 3290.176 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, the first aid kit in the van was missing soap, and water

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility owner will keep a first aid kit which shall include water, soap , in addition to the other required items in the vehicle when children are being transported
2018-11-26 Renewal 3290.31(a)(2) - HS Diploma/GED Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file

Correction Required: The operator shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department at the time of registration renewal.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility owner applied for a copy of diploma on 11/29/18. Facility owner will ensure that a copy of high school diploma will be in file at all times.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/17, Certification rep observed a cat in the facility for which there was no verification of a vet's certificate of current rabies immunization.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson-Pollard, will keep updated immunizations and exam records in a file for the cat at all times at the facility.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/17, Certification rep did not observe documented on the facility's emergency plan a location for sheltering children in place.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises..

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson-Pollard, will keep the Shelter in Place document posted in a conspicuous location at the facility at all times.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.24(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/17, Certification rep did not observe verification of the operator's written communication to parents explaining the facility's emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson-Pollard, will keep a copy of verified communication to Parents/Guardians, as it regards to the facility's Emergency Procedures:. A detailed letter will be provided to each parent(s),in addition to a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.73(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/4/17, Certification rep observed the first aid kit taken on excursions located in an area on the front porch, accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson-Pollard, will keep the First Aid Kit taken on excursions (located in the front porch area), inaccessible to children at all times.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/17, Certification rep did not observe soap and tweezers in the first-aid kit located in the childcare space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson- Pollard, will keep tweezers and soap in the First Aid Kit (located in the childcare space) at all times.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.73(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/4/17, Certification rep did not observe soap in the first-aid kit taken on excursions.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3290.73(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson- Pollard, will keep soap in the First Aid Kit taken on excursions at all times.
2017-12-04 Renewal 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/4/17, Certification rep observed a travel pet cage sitting in front of the exit door in the kitchen.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I, Marsha Peterson-Pollard, will keep all means of egress free and clear of obstructions.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The cots that the children sleep on were not labeled.

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.)
Each cot will be label with the child's name at all times.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule was not posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily activites plan was posted and will remain at all times.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent's of the children enrolled for 6 months or more information about the child's growth and development, using the Child Service Report form.

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.)
A review will be done with parents every 6 months to review their child's growth and development.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not specify the date of the child`s admission on the agreements observed in the children's record.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements will specify the date of the child`s admission
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address for her doctor.

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.)
All incomplete information on the forms will be completed immediately.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1-4 did not include the parent's work address and phone 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.)
All incomplete information on the forms will be completed immediately.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1-4 did not include the health insurance name and/or policy number for the child.

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.)
All incomplete information on the forms will be completed immediately.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1-4 did not include the address and/or phone number of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All incomplete information on the forms will be completed immediately.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and 3 did not have a health assessment in their record.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will have a current health assessment in their record.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a health assessment in their record.

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.)
All children will have a current health assessment in their record.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A 6 month review of the emergency contact information and/or the financial agreement was not completed with parents for child #1-4

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.)
A review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement will be be completed with parents every 6 months.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #1 did not give signed, written consent for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All signed consents will be obtained from parents.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #1 did not give signed written consent for administration of first-aid.

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.)
All signed consents will be obtained from parents.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #1 did not give signed written consent for walking excursions and transportation.

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.)
All signed consents will be obtained from parents.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have the FCCH Chapter 3290 regulations displayed in the facility.

Correction Required: The facility`s current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The regulations will be printed out and posted immediately.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit was missing scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were included in the kit. Periodic checks will be done to ensure all items are in the kit at all times.
2017-01-04 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have verification of conducting fire drills as required.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted every month and documentation will be kept.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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