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.

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not have health insurance coverage and/or policy number listed on the emergency contact form.

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: During the renewal inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing from the emergency contact form for child #3.

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: 3290.124(c)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #1 was observed being transported in the Honda van. There was no emergency contact form for child #1 in the van.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.131(a)(4)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial health report for school age

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #3 was enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days and did not have a health report on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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).

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

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have immunizations on file. Child #4 did not have immunization Pneumococcal #4 on file. The child is not in compliance with the immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

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 #3 and child #4 will be removed from care by close of business on 1/25/23 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter.

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the health reports on file for child # 4 and child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3290.21(f)

Description: Photo ID

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the staff #1, the operator, did not have a valid photo ID present on him.

Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file.

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: 3290.70(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the window located in the bedroom of the third floor was missing the tabs to prevent it from opening more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/13/22, the operator's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. In addition to meeting the 55 Pa. Code requirements, certified child care facilities must ensure they are compliant with the federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements. To maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, the operator did not have policies relating to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment specific to the family child care location.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3290.70(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/13/22, the windows located on the second and third floors were not adapted to prevent them from opening more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/13/22, the operator did not have evacuation maps located in the basement, second or third floors of the home.

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.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 9/13/22, the operator did not have receipts for the purchase of the 10 year lithium ion battery smoke detectors that were located on each floor of the home.

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.