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Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home

Greencastle, PA · Franklin County
Creekwood Dr, Greencastle, PA 17225
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (240) 527-7467
Creekwood Dr
Greencastle, PA 17225
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00253743
License Issued
Apr 5, 2026
Active Through
Apr 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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MELISSA CATHLEEN CORDELL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care in GREENCASTLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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.)
Have filled out child services reports for children #1 and #2 provided to parents to review and sign.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The files for household members #1 and #2 were observed to lack a current NSOR clearance. This was evidenced by NSOR clearances dated 07/16/2020 present in the file. The file for household member #3 was observed to contain an NSOR certificate that was not acquired within 60 months as evidenced by NSOR clearances in the file dated 07/20/2020 and 12/22/2025 a period of 65 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Apply for NSOR Clearances for members #1 and #2
2026-01-05 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Per the operator's admission, an evacuation route is not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Operator stated there is not an evacuation route posted on the 2nd floor of the home. Evacuation routes were observed to be posted on the basement and ground levels.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post evacuation route on 2nd floor.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack verification the operator completed and updated the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information.

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.)
Completed a Child Service Report for child #2 Child #1 no longer in care due to moving.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack a written policy to address Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and general child maltreatment.

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.)
Added shaken baby policy.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have evidence a letter explaining the emergency procedures was provided to each enrolled parent. However, this letter lacked providing information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). 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.)
Added the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions to the parent letter.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack an evacuation route posted on the top floor of the home as evidenced by the operator information Cert Rep an evacuation route was not posted on the top floor.

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.)
Added emergency evacuation routes on all levels.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have embedded play equipment with wooden chip mulch that measured less than 6" at every observed fall point.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outside embedded play area will remain closed until weather permits mulch to be delivered. When weather permits, mulch will be added to the play area to a minimum depth of 6".
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of pet Stormy's current rabies immunizations, as evidence by a certificate on file that expired on 1/24/24 5 days prior to inspection.

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.)
Will get rabies immunization.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 were observed to contain an original agreement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Switched files so parents have original, and I have the copy.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: The facility's transport van was observed to lack emergency contacts present, owner admitted to removing and not returning the emergency contacts.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Placed emergency files back in van.
2024-01-29 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: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that indicated that the immunization status does not include all recommended immunizations. Specifically, the immunization record indicates that no MMR or Varicella vaccines had been administered, and the record stated refused by parent.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent had a note from doctor stating child has a delayed shot record.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack a posting or documentation that the parent of each child enrolled was provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This information was added in contract that all parents sign stating they received.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added the method of how facility will inform parents that emergency is over.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually, as evidenced by an emergency drill log that indicated the last emergency drill occurred on 01/09/2023.

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.)
Added the annual drill on bulletin board with fire drill and detection logs.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a string of decorative lights with a receptable end that lack a protective outlet cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put an electric socket cover on the end of light string.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack evacuation routes posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors, as evidenced by the operator admitting evacuation routes are not posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

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.)
Added evacuation route on 2nd & 3rd floors. 2nd floor on front door & 3rd floor (not ever used for daycare) on wall in hall.
2024-01-29 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack documentation that testing of the smoke detection system was tested once in every 30-day period during the past 12 months.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure dates are every 30 days not once a month.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to lack an emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
received form back from parents as they were updating information
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(4)

Description: Acute or chronic health problem

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed to contain a health report that did not include a response where the assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need is requested.

Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had parent complete the missed response on form
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.176 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.176

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the Van was observed not to contain 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.)
added soap into van center console
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation that Staff person #1 had completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety 2022 update training on or before 12/30/2022 and was completed 01/13/2023. The Facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that lacked a statement regarding Continuity of Operations. The Facility was observed to lack a policy for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.

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.)
Training was completed 1/13/23
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for children #2 and #4 was observed to lack an initial agreement or subsequent written agreements.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Found the initial agreement forms
2023-01-05 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: The file for household member #2 was observed to lack a current FBI clearance.

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 #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Jordan will have FBI clearance done
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: An outlet located on the wall behind the red and blue toy box was observed to be without a Protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
replaced the receptacle cover
2023-01-05 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on the 1st and 2nd 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
placed evacuation routes on floor 1 and 2, even thou level 2 is never used for daycare
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the play washer/dryer knob was broken and cracked causing sharp edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Took washer/dryer out of daycare room.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #3 was observed not to contain the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added the date of admission.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form on file for child #1 and #2 was observed not to contain the release person's address.

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.)
Had parents add address of persons child can be released to.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: There were sample packets of non-aspirin medication and first aid ointment medication in the first aid kit that were not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed medication from first aid kit and put in a baggie marked not for daycare use. This is used for work and family.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed not to include a lock-down procedure at the facility nor did it list accommodations of infant and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.)
Added lock down procedure along with infant, toddler, child with disabilities and medical conditions to emergency plan.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have an annual emergency drill documented.

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.)
Performed an emergency drill.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover located by the rocking chair next to the white board was not on the electrical outlet.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Placed cover into outlet.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's first aid kit was missing soap.

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.)
Added soap to first aid kit.
2022-01-27 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility fire drill log showed that the facility did not conduct fire drills every 60 days. This is evidenced by there being a gap of more that 60 days from 8/1/21 to 10/3/21.

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 performed every 60 days.
2022-01-27 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: The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented 9/1/21 to 10/3/21.

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.)
Tested fire detection system.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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.)
Parent added the city, state and zip code on the physicians address Will make sure to double check complete addresses are on all forms
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 (date of enrollment 08/06/2018) lacked an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment; the heath reports on file were dated 01/02/2019, 02/18/2019 and 09/19/2019 with no initial health report on file. The file for child #4 (date of enrollment 08/19/2019) lacked an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment; the health report on file was dated 11/06/2019 with an immunization record dated 07/26/2019.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
2 children lacked initial health report within 60 days of enrollment. Child #3 report wasn't done till month 4 of being enrolled. Child #4 report was 19 days past 60 day enrollment requirement. Will make sure to keep better track of getting the initial health report 60 days of enrollment.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, currently an older toddler, lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months as a young toddler. The file contained a current health report dated 09/05/2019 with the previous health reports dated 10/29/2018 and 04/23/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child born 4/22/17, health reports in file contain dates of 7/13/17, 4/23/18, 10/29/18, 9/5/19. Child didn't have every 6 month health reports. Will double check to make sure parents are turning in health reports every 6 months until their child is 2 and every year after that.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 2-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. The file for child #2, a 3-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #3, a 23-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. The file for child #4, a 15-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 lacked Hep A immunization - Parent does not wish to have immunization done. Parent provided a signed letter Child 2 lacked Flu immunization - Parent does not wish to have immunization done. Parent provided a signed letter. Child 3 lacked Hep A immunization - Parent has not opted out of an immunizations. Contacted doctor office to verify Hep A, they are looking into why this was not given. Child 4 lacked Flu immunization - Parent does not wish to have immunization done. Foster parent provided a signed letter Will remember to have parent have a signed letter when opting out of immunizations
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a backpack hanging on the banister at the bottom of the steps, the backpack contained an EpiPen and Children's Benadryl which were accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mounted a hook up high on the side of wood storage cabinet at bottom of basement steps outside of the gated daycare room. Bag with epi pen and allergy medicine will be hung here everyday.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked an updated health report at least once every 24 months; the most recent health report on file was dated 03/30/2017.

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.)
Scheduled physical for March 16th to complete health report Will have health report done every 24 months
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.163(a)(2) - Protein Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Lunch prepared at the facility lacked at least one protein; the meal served consisted of yogurt, choice of grapes or blueberries, pancakes and pretzels.

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will provide lunch with at least but not limited to 1 protein along with the other food requirements at every lunch serving
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation in writing of an annual review of the emergency plan; the most recent review of the emergency plan was dated 01/02/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
reviewed and signed emergency planned. Will make sure to review yearly with no days overlapping.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a large bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of Sol-u-guard Botanical disinfectant on a shelf next to the changing station which were labeled "Keep out of reach of 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.)
Mounted a shelf high above the changing station. This shelf can't be reached by children while standing on chair like old location. Cleaning materials will be placed in new shelf everyday.
2019-01-07 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an indoor trampoline in the child care space with an 6-8 inch tear in the seam of the mesh surrounding the equipment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Having mesh hand sewed to close tears will keep toys in good repair & check toys often
2019-01-07 Renewal 3290.11(m)(2)(ii) - Turned 18 since previous application Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for household member #1 lacked a completed FBI clearance required by the CPSL for each individual who resides in the facility at the time of renewal. The file for household member #1 contained a signed disclosure statement dated 01/04/2018; a state police clearance dated 01/01/2019; a child abuse clearance dated 01/01/2019 and documentation of fingerprinting completed on 01/07/2019.

Correction Required: At renewal, the legal entity shall submit clearances required by the CPSL for each individual 18 years of age or older who resides in the facility at least 30 days in a calendar year if the individual attained 18 years of age following the date of the previous application for a registration certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have clearance done every 5 years for all persons living in the home 18 and over completed check & certificate has been received & no crimes found
2019-01-07 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement form or in the child's file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date was added to agreement form Will add date on paper work in future when child starts daycare
2019-01-07 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, with an enrollment date of 08/06/2018, lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance; the file contains an immunization record dated 07/05/2018 and a current health report dated 01/02/2019.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have health reports within 60 days of start date and updated every 6 months
2019-01-07 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, with an enrollment date of 07/17/2017, lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler; the file contains an initial health report dated 07/13/2017 and additional health reports dated 04/23/2018 and 10/29/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have health report completed every 6 months
2019-01-07 Renewal 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, with an enrollment date of 08/22/2017, lacked a copy of an initial health report; the file contains a current health report dated 08/29/2018 with no additional health reports on file.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have health reports within 60 days of start date
2018-10-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a posting of the current certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location; the copy posted was dated 04/05/2017-04/05/2018.

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.)
Will print current form. I will print plan of correction at time of receiving it and display on wall.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a crack in the table top of a Little Tykes picnic table located in the outdoor play space which created a pinch hazard. Observed a crack at the top of the blue Little Tykes slide located in the outdoor play space which created a pinch hazard. Observed cracks and broken edges on a plastic storage bin and on the lid used for toy storage in the outdoor play space; which created rough edges and a pinch hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have to wait for my Hubby's Saturday off and a day we can borrow a truck to take everything to dump. Removing cracked picnic table and taking to dump. Removing cracked storage bin and taking to dump and replacing with new toy box. Sealing cracked slide (very tiny crack that can be sealed). Will review all outdoor play equipment more often to check for sharp corners, pinch hazards.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.

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.)
Parent added physicians address on emergency form. Will review paperwork better to ensure everything is provided in all areas of the form.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2 and #3 lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

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.)
Parents added addresses to emergency contact form. Will review paperwork better to ensure everything is provided in all areas on the form.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, with a start date in 11/2016, lacked a review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement by a parent at least once every 6 months; the file was reviewed on 05/05/2017 with no additional reviews documented.

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. 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.)
Parent reviewed and signed emergency contact and agreement. Will have parents review every 6 months to ensure no changes have taken place.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle on the table located in the downstairs child care space which lacked a label with the child's name for whom the bottle is intended.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Placed labels on bottles. Will continue to mark each child's bottle with their name.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for household member #1 lacked an updated FBI clearance every five years for a household member over age 18; the file for household member #1 contains an FBI clearance dated 02/14/2012 with no additional FBI clearance on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Received FBI clearance back. Will have this updated every 5 years.
2018-01-08 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet along the chalkboard painted wall located in the basement child care space which lacked a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Placed cover in electrical outlet. Will review all outlets daily to ensure covers are in all outlets.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The green slide attached to the embedded outdoor equipment was observed having cracks where the slide is bolted down the the wooden landing. The outdoor play space was also observed having plastic play equipment with a blue slide attached that had cracks and broken plastic on the plastic landing where children climb on to access the slide.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repaired cracks for green slide. Blue slide play equipment, landing was removed and now use just cube for climbing. Play equipment will be inspected more often and repaired if needed.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked an update to the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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.)
Updated child service reports on each child. Child service record will be updated more often.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.

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.)
A written plan was placed on bulletin board for parents to see. Plan will remain on board and be updated when needed.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for childen #1, #2, and #3 lacked parental review and update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period during 2016. Files are currently updated.

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. 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.)
In the future records will be updated every 6 months and placed in each child's folder.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked a health assessment updated every 24 months. The most recent health assessment was dated 3/20/2014.

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.)
Having physical done and updated. Will update every 2 years.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent wrote up child #4's feeding schedule and it was placed in file. In the future I will require all infants parents to provide a feeding schedule.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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.)
Place regulations in paper sleeve and attached to bulletin board for parents to see. Regulations will stay there and be updated if any regulations are sent out.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked a Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance updated every five years for a household member over age 18, in compliance with the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The Pennsylvania State Police clearance for staff #2 was dated 7/14/2011 and 1/24/2017. Staff #2 lacked an updated Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance on file. The last Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance for staff #2 was dated 7/18/2011.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future records will be updated every 5 years and no lapse in files. Clearances for staff #2 were obtained 1/31/2017.
2017-01-31 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The route where children walk to the outdoor play space was observed having a steel frame to a garage door leaning against the house. The frame was an approximiately 8 foot long steel frame with a chain attached to it. The route was also observed having a broken back board for a basketball hoop with exposed edges. This steel frame and the broken back board created a visible falling hazard for children enroute to the outdoor play space.

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.)
Steel frame was removed from home and taken to dump. Basketball backboard was removed from pole. Outdoor play are will be inspected more often to make sure it is free of hazards.

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