Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home - Greencastle PA Family Child Care Home

CREEKWOOD DR , GREENCASTLE PA 17225
(240) 527-7467

About the Provider

Description: MELISSA CATHLEEN CORDELL FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in GREENCASTLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00171180
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Greencastle-Antrim - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
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

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