Description: MARY E SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The toys and rest equipment stored in the outdoor play space were observed to be dirty. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I bought new rest equipment and it should be delivered by 09/03/2020. In the future I will make sure all toys and rest equipment are clean. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for Child #1 did not contain the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's date of admission was added to the agreement. In the future I will make sure all information is filled out. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child(ren) #1 and #2 contained original, signed agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements will be given to parents now and in the future. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not contain the address for the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's physician information was added to the emergency contact form. In the future I will make sure parents put physician information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent's work information was added to the emergency contact form. In the future I will make sure parents put their work address on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child(ren) #1 and #5 lacked health insurance coverage information and the policy number. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's insurance information was added to the emergency contact form. In the future I will make sure parents put insurance information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child(ren) #1 and #4 lacked addresses and phone numbers for the designated release persons. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Release person contact information was added to the emergency contact forms. In the future I will make sure parents put release person contact information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child(ren) #1, #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation that the emergency contact forms and agreements have been reviewed in the last six months. 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 informationA 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had a review for the children's emergency contact forms and agreements and the parents signed. In the future I will make sure parents update information in their files and financial agreements and emergency contact forms at least once every six months. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, start date 08/03/2016, contained an initial health assessment dated 06/19/2017. The file for Child #3, start date 10/2012, contained an initial health assessment dated 08/14/2013. The file for Child #4, start date 08/03/2016, contained an initial health assessment dated 07/19/2017. The file for Child #5, start date 08/01/2016, contained an initial health assessment dated 01/05/2017. All files lacked initial health assessments dated within 60 days following the first date of attendance at the facility. 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.) All files contain initial health assessments. In the future I will make sure all files have health assessment forms dated within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5, a preschooler, lacked a health assessment within the last 12 months. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent is providing the health assessment from 10/2019; child had a physical in 10/2019 but doctor only send the shot records. In the future I will make sure any preschooler has a health assessment within 12 months. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: A cloth towel was observed in the bathroom that was not labeled for individual use by a child; no paper towels or other methods of hand-drying were observed. Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I put paper towels in the bathroom. In the bathroom there is a closet with over 20 clean towels. In the future paper towels will be in the bathroom. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The trash can used for diaper disposal was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I bought two hands free trash cans for disposable diapers and they are next to the changing table. In the future I will always have hands free trash cans for disposable diapers. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.135(e) - Every 2 hours | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff reported diapers are checked at 6:00am, 10:00am, and every two hours thereafter; more than two hours pass between diaper checks in the morning. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I told my parents to bring more diapers because I am changing diapers every two hours. In the future I will make sure all diapers are changed every two hours. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3290.135(e) - Every 2 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff reported diapers are checked at 6:00am, 10:00am, and every two hours thereafter; more than two hours pass between diaper checks in the morning. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I told my parents to bring more diapers because I am changing diapers every two hours. In the future I will make sure all diapers are changed every two hours. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was no operable smoke detector in the basement of the home. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An operating smoke detector was put in the basement at the time of inspection. In the future all smoke detectors will be operating. |
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