Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Home - Chambersburg PA Family Child Care Home

HAMILTON HILLS DR , CHAMBERSBURG PA 17202
(717) 729-0292

About the Provider

Description: MELISSA EBERSOLE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in CHAMBERSBURG 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-00177965
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Chambersburg Area - 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
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #3, and #4 lacked a Child Service Report updated every 6 months. Child #1 with an admission date of 1/16/17 had Child Service Reports dated 12/15/19, 1/4/20, and 6/3/20. Child #3 had a Child Service Report dated 1/4/19. Child #4 had a Child Service Report dated 12/4/19 with the previous one dated 1/18/19.

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.)
Child #1 has a current Child Service Report. Child #3 is now school-age. I will complete a child service report for Child #4 within 90 days after the emergency disaster proclamation is lifted. I will make sure they are completed every 6 months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked the telephone number 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.)
I added the information during the inspection. I will make sure all information is complete.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #3, and #4 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1 had an emergency contact form reviewed on 6/3/20 with a previous review on 6/4/19. Child #1 had a financial agreement reviewed on 6/4/19, 1/6/20, and 6/3/20. Child #3 had an emergency contact form reviewed on 6/3/20 with a previous review on 1/4/19. Child #3 had a financial agreement reviewed on 6/4/19, 1/6/20, and 6/3/20. Child #4 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 2/2/19, 12/4/19, and 6/21/20.

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.)
All children are up to date with all papers. I will review paperwork in May and November of each year.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 had a start date of 9/16/19 with an initial health report dated 12/13/19.

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.)
The child has an updated health report. I will make sure children have health reports within 60 days of start.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
The parent wrote a letter for exemption. I will make sure to have a note if the flu shot was not gotten.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked verification of the mandated reporter training renewed every 5 years. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 6/29/15.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I completed the mandated reporter training. I will make sure to get all my paperwork every 5 years.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch at the back of the deck which were accessible to children because the fencing is loose.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fence fixed. Replaced broken fence. Will make sure fence isn't broke for children to get to small stones.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked a Child Service Report updated every 6 months. The file of Child #1 contained a Child Service Report dated 1/4/19 with a previous one dated 12/5/18. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/8/16.

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.)
Child has current child service report dated 1/4/19. Moving forward I will make sure I have child service reports completed every 6 months.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had Mom put times for arrival and departure. I will make sure all paperwork is filled out.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had Mom put whom the child can be released to. I will make sure all paperwork is filled out.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the individual 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.)
I had mom put phone number of emergency contact person. I will make sure all names and numbers are complete.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 5/4/18 with a previous one dated 10/13/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure I have health reports every 12 months for older toddlers. I have an updated health report for said child.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked Hepatitis B immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5 lacked the 4th Pneumococcal immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5 lacked the MMR and Varicella Immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5 lacked the 2nd Hepatitis A immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
Gave Mom a list of shots needed with a copy of violation 8. Had Mom write a note. Will make sure I have a note or that children are up to date on shots.
2019-05-08 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed cracked vinyl siding at the bottom of the house beside the deck creating rough edges in 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.)
Put play house back along broken siding. Keep play house along siding to keep kids from getting hurt.
2018-05-07 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed torn rest equipment with exposed foam. Observed a blue, white, green, and pink house with a cracked faucet and knobs creating rough edges in the outdoor play space.

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 parents bring sleeping bags with names as you said was okay for daycare. House outside is being replaced. Got sleeping/nap from parents for each child with names on. Will make sure all names remain. Will make sure all new children haves names on rest equipment.

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