Mercedes Daycare Llc

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of child #1 and #2 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

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).

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information and/or agreement for child #1 and #2 had not been updated every 6 months as required.

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.

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months. Child health report on file was dated 1/5/25.

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

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file for staff person #1 included a health assessment that was dated 10/28/22 and was not valid since it was more than 24 months following the date of signature.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #1 and #2 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, verification that provider emailed emergency plan to [email protected] was not observed.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include current NSOR certificate. NSOR certification on file was from 3/3/20 and is more than 60 months old. File of staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, first aid kit included Neosporin cream that was expired on 12/2019 and had to be discarded.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label, prior to issuing a certificate of compliance.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers and continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children, prior to issuing a certificate of compliance.

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, first aid kit did not include tweezers.

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, prior to issuing a certificate of compliance.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.

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, prior to issuing a certificate of compliance.