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Martinez Jimenez Day Care

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
N 9th St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 506-9233
N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
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Active License
License Number
CER-00251396
License Issued
May 31, 2026
Active Through
May 31, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Martinez Jimenez Day Care is a Family Child Care in Allentown PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-02 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: There was a cot list posted on the wall. However, the cots were not labeled with the children's names or numbers.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labeled cots. They were not labeled due to being new.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 did not have a date of 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.)
Date of admission was documented.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a continuity of care section in the emergency plan.

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.)
Put in continuity of care into emergency plan.
2026-02-02 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: Child 3 had their fee agreement and emergency form last updated on 7/20/2025, making it more than 6 months since the last update. Please see LIS for DOA.

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 emergency form and fee agreement.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that the last emergency drill on file was done on 2/20/2024, which was more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete an emergency drill.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that staff 1 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file. Due to COVID-19, his annual training year goes from December 2024 to December 2025.

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.)
Will complete 12 hours of training.
2026-02-02 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not have medical tape.

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.)
Had medical tape elsewhere and put it in the first aid kit.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for date of admission.

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.)
I will complete the child service report.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have a date of 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.)
Documented date of admission.
2025-02-21 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 annual inspection on 2/21/2025, child 1 had an outdated fee agreement. The fee agreement was dated 1/28/2024. Child 2 had an outdated fee agreement and emergency form. The fee agreement was dated 1/28/2024 and the emergency contact form was dated 7/20/2024. The fee agreement and emergency forms were updated more than 6 months ago.

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.)
I will update forms.
2025-02-21 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 annual inspection on 2/21/2025, staff 1 did not have an updated NSOR on file. The NSOR expired 11/9/2024, making it more than 5 years since the last update.

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 until the NSOR clearance is obtained. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the NSOR clearance is obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will not be on the premises during childcare hours until the clearance is obtained.
2025-02-21 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 2/21/2025, it was observed that the fire extinguisher, which was in the kitchen, had it's gauge in the red, signaling that it was empty. Also, the basement smoke detector was not interconnected with the first floor, second floor and attic smoke detectors.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detectors were interconnected. Fire extinguisher was replaced.
2024-08-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Facility had one toxic plant in the childcare space. The plant was called a lucky bamboo.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plant was removed.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, fee agreement for child #5 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DOCUMENT WAS SIGNED.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Fee amount and date payment is to be made.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE MISSING INFORMATION WAS ADDED TO FEE AGREEMENT.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, there was no Child Service Report (CSR) on file for child #1. Child #1 has been attending for over 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).

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 SERVICE REPORT WAS COMPLETED AND SIGNED/DATED BY OPERATOR AND PARENT.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Arrival and departure times. Date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MISSING INFORMATION WAS ADDED TO FEE AGREEMENT.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Health insurance information. Child #4: Name, address, and phone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and health insurance policy number. Child #5: Health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
THE MISSING INFORMATION WAS ADDED TO CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Father's work and home addresses and phone numbers. Mother's work address and work phone number. Release peoples' addresses. Child #4: Father's work and home addresses and phone numbers. Mother's work address and work phone number. Child #5: Release peoples' addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
MISSING INFORMATION WAS ADDED TO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, facility's emergency transportation plan was no in to-go bag used during excursions and transportation.

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.)
THE DOCUMENT WAS COMPLETED AND PLACED IN THE EMERGENCY BAG.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following children's files did not reflect that the child was immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #5: Received 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines. First dose was given on 5/19/2023. There is no exemption on file. Child #5 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth)

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/14/2024 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD #5 WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM CARE UNTIL EITHER AN UPDATED IMMUNIZATION RECORD IS PROVIDED OR THE PARENT PROVIDES A WRITTEN, SIGNED EXEMPTION LETTER.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the section of their emergency plan that must address continuity of operations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Continuity of operations was added to facility's emergency plan.
2024-02-14 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 renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following children's documents were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: Emergency contact form and fee agreement both last updated on 3/22/2023. Child #2: Fee agreement last updated 1/20/2023.

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.)
DOCUMENTS WERE UPDATED.
2024-02-14 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

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, the following consents were missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #3: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #5: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and 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.)
CONSENTS WERE SIGNED.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, last emergency plan training on file for staff person #2 is dated 2/23/2022.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES SIGNED/DATED IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, staff person #1 obtained 6 of 12 hours of annual child care training for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023. Staff person #2 obtained 3 of 12 hours of annual child care training for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

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.)
THE NECESSARY COURSES WERE CARRIED OUT TO MAKE UP THE REQUIRED HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS MISSING FROM TRAINNG YEAR 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.69

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, stove in the facility did not have knob covers. Knobs were accessible to children. Child #1 was present in the facility and had access to the stove in the kitchen.

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.)
THE REQUIRED SAFETY KNOBS WERE PURCHASED.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, facility's fire drill log did not include the names of the facilicty persons who participated in the drills.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MISSING INFORMATION IS ADDED.
2024-02-14 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/14/2024, facility did have OSHA-approved smoke detectors installed in the home; however, could not demonstrate that they operate in an interconnected fashion.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Act 42 of 2022, signed into law July 7, 2022, amended the Fire and Panic Act at 35 P.S. § 1223.6, and requires all certified family child care homes to have interconnected smoke alarms approved, at the time of installation, by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE ALARMS WERE REPROGRAMMED SO THAT THEY ARE INTERCONNECTED.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date fee is to be paid. Child #4: Date fee is to be paid. Child #5: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing information will be added to children's fee agreements.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Arrival and departure times. Date of admission. Child #4: Date of admission. Child #5: Arrival and departure times. Date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing information was added to the children's fee agreements.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5) - Signed /Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Signed /Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Signed by operator. Child #2: Signed by operator. Child #3: Signed by operator. Child #4: Signed by operator. Child #5: Release person(s). Signed by operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.)
Missing information was added to children's fee agreements.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Health insurance policy number. Child #3: Health insurance coverage information. Child #4: Health insurance coverage information. Phone number of physician. Child #5: Health insurance coverage information and policy number. Name and address of physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Missing information will be obtained from parents and added to children's emergency contact forms.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Parent's work phone number. Child #2: Parent's work address and work phone number. Release person's address. Child #3: Parent's work address and work phone number. Release person's name, address, and phone number. Child #4: Parent's home address and home phone number. Parent's work address and work phone number. Child #5: Parent's work address and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Missing information will be obtained from parents and added to emergency contact forms.
2023-02-21 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 renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2023, Child #5's emergency contact form was last updated 1/28/2022 and fee agreement was last updated on 3/20/2021.

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.)
Emergency contact and fee agreement were reviewed and updated with the parent.
2023-02-21 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

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for minor first-aid. Child #2: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for minor first-aid. Child #3: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for minor first-aid. Child #4: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for minor first-aid.

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.)
I will obtain consents from parents as soon as possible.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2023, there was no emergency drill log on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I conducted an emergency drill with the children and documented it. Documentation will be kept on file at the facility.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, facility person #1 obtained 7 hours of annual child care training for the training year 12/19/2021-12/19/2022.

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.)
I will obtain an additional 5 hours of training for the training year 12/19/2021-12/19/2022.
2023-02-21 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 2/21/2023, facility person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Per OCDEL Announcement C-22-06, all current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules, listed below, prior to October 4, 2022, are required to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Versión en español: Actualización de Salud y Seguridad de Pennsylvania 2022) by December 30, 2022. Facility person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by March 8, 2023.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by March 8, 2023.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, agreement for Child #2 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator signed agreement for Child #2.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator added date on which the fee is to be paid on agreement for Child #2.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, the agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator added arrival and departure times to agreement for Child #2.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, the agreement for Child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Operator reviewed and updated agreement for Child #2 to include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, the agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator updated agreement for Child #2 to include the child's date of admission.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

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.)
Operator obtained signed parental consent for emergency medical care on emergency contact form for Child #1.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage.

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.)
Operator obtained health insurance coverage information and updated emergency contact information for Child #2 accordingly.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, emergency contact information for Child #2 was originally signed on 5/18/21 and updated on 1/28/22. Emergency contact information was not updated within a 6-month period.

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.)
Emergency contact information is currently up to date.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.176 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.176

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, first-aid kit did not contain scissors, tweezers or soap.

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.)
Provider replenished the first-aid kit with scissors, tweezers and soap.
2022-02-23 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: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, emergency contact form for Child #2 was originally signed on 5/18/21 and updated on 1/28/22, which is not in a 6-month period. Agreement for child #2 was signed on 5/18/21 and has not been reviewed and updated.

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.)
Emergency contact form is currently in compliance.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, the facility's emergency plan did not specify accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add to the emergency plan that he will use a stroller to accommodate infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, documentation of training regarding the emergency plan was not on file for Staff #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 received training on the emergency plan and training was documented.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted 2/23/2022, Staff #2 completed 3 hours of child care training. Staff did not have annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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.)
Operator will ensure that staff receives 12 clock hours of child care training annually.
2022-02-23 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: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, Lysol wipes and Lysol (spray) were observed to be in areas accessible to children. Lysol wipes were on the lower part of the diapering station and the spray was observed to be on the back of the toilet used in the childcare space.

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.)
Provider moved Lysol wipes and spray to an area inaccessible to children.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, first-aid kit did not contain tape.

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.)
Operator replenished the first-aid kit with tape.
2022-02-23 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted on 2/23/2022, fire drill log was out of compliance. A fire drill was recorded on 4/15/21. Next recorded fire drill was 7/14/21, which is past 60 days.

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.)
Fire drills are currently up to date.

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