Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home
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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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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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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. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Apply for NSOR Clearances for members #1 and #2 |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Post evacuation route on 2nd floor. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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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. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added shaken baby policy. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added emergency evacuation routes on all levels. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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". |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get rabies immunization. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Switched files so parents have original, and I have the copy. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed emergency files back in van. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent had a note from doctor stating child has a delayed shot record. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This information was added in contract that all parents sign stating they received. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added the method of how facility will inform parents that emergency is over. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added the annual drill on bulletin board with fire drill and detection logs. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put an electric socket cover on the end of light string. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3290.95(a) - System in compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure dates are every 30 days not once a month. |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) received form back from parents as they were updating information |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent complete the missed response on form |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.176 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) added soap into van center console |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training was completed 1/13/23 |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Found the initial agreement forms |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Jordan will have FBI clearance done |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) replaced the receptacle cover |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Took washer/dryer out of daycare room. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added the date of admission. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parents add address of persons child can be released to. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Performed an emergency drill. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed cover into outlet. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added soap to first aid kit. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills performed every 60 days. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tested fire detection system. |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 |
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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. |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.163(a)(2) - Protein | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2019-01-07 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2019-01-07 | Renewal | 3290.11(m)(2)(ii) - Turned 18 since previous application | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2019-01-07 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2019-01-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2019-01-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have health report completed every 6 months |
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| 2019-01-07 | Renewal | 3290.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have health reports within 60 days of start date |
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| 2018-10-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 |
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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. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received FBI clearance back. Will have this updated every 5 years. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Having physical done and updated. Will update every 2 years. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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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. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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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