Mechy Family Day Care

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact forms reviewed in over six months from 2/26/25 to 9/8/25.

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.

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have an emergency drill done.

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

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #1 and 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.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the 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.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the address of the individual 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.

Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the trash can next to the changing table used to throw away diapers 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.

Regulation: 3290.174(a)

Description: Insured

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have the registration for the Honda Odyssey on file.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted in the same location as the facility's current certificate of compliance.

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.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, facility person #3, who is a staff person and household member did not have a completed PA State Police clearance and requests for or completed child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. Facility person #3 did not have clearances or requests for clearances for the state of Connecticut and has resided there in the previous 5 years (see LIS code sheet for date of hire/residency).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #3 will not be present in the home while children are in care.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, facility person #3, who is a staff person and household member did not have a completed PA State Police clearance and requests for or completed child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. Facility person #3 did not have clearances or requests for clearances for the state of Connecticut and has resided there in the previous 5 years (see LIS code sheet for date of hire/residency).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the shelf in the childcare space was not secured to a wall and was able to be tipped over posing a hazard to children.

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.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the smoke detectors on each floor of the home were not interconnected.

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. Have a smoke alarm on each floor and in the basement that are interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms.

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator.

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