Mercedes Santana Family Day Care Home

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the pack and plays that were used by children were not labeled with the children's names.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Regulation: 3290.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, staff 1 was not able to present certification representative with a parent handbook with the facility policies, including general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions was not observed in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3290.24(b)/3290.24(c)

Description: Emergency plan/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the last update to the emergency plan was in September of 2023. Also, staff 3 was not trained in the emergency plan within 90 days of hire. Please see LIS for date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the last emergency drill was completed in July of 2024 making it more than a year since the last emergency drill was last conducted.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, staff 1 and 3 only had 4.5 hours of annual training on file. As a result, staff 1 and 3 did not have the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training on file. Please see LIS for dates of hire.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that household member 2 did not have an updated National Sex Offender registry clearance on file. It was applied for on 9/1/2025. The NSOR on file was dated 9/10/2020, making it more than five years since the last update. Staff 1 had a child abuse and state police clearance last dated 9/15/2020, making it more than 5 years since the last update.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained. Household member 2 may not be in the childcare space until all clearances are updated. 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 #1 may not work in the child care area at the facility until all clearances are updated. Household member 2 may not be in the childcare space until all clearances are obtained. TIERED IS: 1) staff 1 will not work in the childcare area until all clearances are updated. Household member 2 will not be in the childcare space until all clearances are updated. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2) The clearances will be obtained. The correction date will be sent by provider.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/24/2025, it was observed that the facility did not have the fire alarm receipt on file for the smoke detectors.

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 subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/16/2024, it was observed that the basement did not have a smoke detector that was interconnected with the 1st and 2nd floor and attic smoke detectors.

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.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/2/2024.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care staff who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The facility may not operate until staff 1 receives updated pediatric first aid/cpr training.

Regulation: 3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1 and 2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/2/2024.

Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (10). Staff persons #1 and 2 will have until 7/24/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 and 2, staff persons #1 and 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.76(b)

Description: Ammunition locked and separate

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit on 7/8/2024, it was observed that the facility did not have ammunition locked up. The gun was in a locked safe and the ammunition was in a plastic storage container next to the safe.

Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms.

Regulation: 3290.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: When certification representative arrived for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, facility person #1 was on the first floor of the home with a related child. Child #5 came downstairs from the second floor to inform rep that he was sick. There were no staff members upstairs with child #5. Rep then went into the basement (child care space) to review documents. When rep went back upstairs to the first floor, child #2 was present on the first floor with facility person #2 who is not a staff member at the facility. Rep asked where child #2 was when rep arrived at the home and facility person #1 informed rep that child #2 was upstairs listening to headphones. Facility person #1 advised that there are no other staff members in the home besides her.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). The Legal Entity will establish a supervision policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision at all times including nap/overnight care and short periods of time when a staff may have to use the bathroom. The legal entity must submit the policy to regional office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the policy and sign an acknowledgment that must be kept on file.

Regulation: 3290.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: When certification representative arrived for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, facility person #1 was on the first floor of the home with a related child. Child #5 came downstairs from the second floor to inform rep that he was sick. There were no staff members upstairs with child #5. Rep then went into the basement (child care space) to review documents. When rep went back upstairs to the first floor, child #2 was present on the first floor with facility person #2 who is not a staff member at the facility. Rep asked where child #2 was when rep arrived at the home and facility person #1 informed rep that child #2 was upstairs listening to headphones. Facility person #1 advised that there are no other staff members in the home besides her.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, there was no child service report (CSR) on file for child #2. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/16/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, there was no child service report (CSR) on file for child #2

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)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person(s) address(es). Child #2: father's home address and home telephone number. Child #3: father's home address and home telephone number. Child #4: mother's work information. Child #5: both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person(s) address(es). An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/16/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: father's home address and home telephone number. Child #3: father's home address and home telephone number. Child #4: mother's work information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, immunization record for child #2 reflects that child received 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 9/26/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, immunization record for child #2 reflects that child received 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet).

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). Child #2 will be dismissed from care by close of business November 3, 2023 until either the immunization record is updated, or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit conducted 10/30/2023, operator has been using areas of the home that do not fall under the current certificate of occupancy issued for the residence.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator will only provide child care in areas designated on the current certificate of occupancy or obtain an amended certificate of occupancy.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/20/2023. When certification representative returned to facility for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the section of their emergency plan that must address continuity of operations.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days during the following occasions: 9/9/2022; 1/5/2023; 1/5/2023-2/9/2023; 4/5/2023-5/15/2023. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/16/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were last tested on 9/14/2023.

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.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days during the following occasions: 9/9/2022; 1/5/2023; 1/5/2023-2/9/2023; 4/5/2023-5/15/2023. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 10/16/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 10/30/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were last tested on 9/14/2023.

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. Operator shall create a schedule for smoke detector testing for the next twelve (12) months and submit it to the Northeast Regional Office.

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, there was no child service report (CSR) on file for child #2.

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)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person(s) address(es). Child #2: father's home address and home telephone number. Child #3: father's home address and home telephone number. Child #4: mother's work information. Child #5: both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person(s) address(es).

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: 3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, the last health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 4/4/2022. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet).

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.

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, immunization record for child #2 reflects that child received 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet).

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). Child #2 will be dismissed from care by close of business September 26, 2023 until either the immunization record is updated, or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3290.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's diaper changing surface was covered by a fabric cover. Fabric cannot be properly sanitized with a solution after each use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the section of their emergency plan that must address continuity of operations.

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, child #1 and child #5's emergency contact forms and fee agreements were last updated on 3/12/2023.

Correction Required: 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: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, there was no disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 or facility person #2.

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 #1 and facility person #2 may not work in or be present in the child care facility while care is occurring until signed and dated disclosure statements are on file.

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's fire drill log reflected that fire drill was conducted 8/10/2022 and not again until 1/5/2023, which is past 60 days. Operator reports that the facility does practice fire drills every 60 days; however, supporting documentation was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Operator's plan of correction must include the plan to complete drill log for the remainder of 2023.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/26/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days during the following occasions: 9/9/2022; 1/5/2023; 1/5/2023-2/9/2023; 4/5/2023-5/15/2023.

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.

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e)

Description: Within 60 days/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/29/2022, initial health report and immunization record for Child #1 are dated 7/29/21, which was past 60 days from date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet for enrollment date).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/29/2022, there is no disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2.

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 #1 or #2 may not work in a child care position or be present while child care is occurring at the facility until disclosure statements are on file.

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/29/2022, facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted 9/8/2021 and again in August 2022. Operator reports that facility conducted monthly fire drills with children during this time; however, logs were misplaced.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/29/2022, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that last time alarms were tested were 9/8/2021 and again in August 2022. Operator reports that facility had been testing fire detection systems during this time; however, logs were misplaced.

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.

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced visit conducted 8/9/2022, fee agreement for Child #1 was missing arrival and departure times and date of admission.

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

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

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: On complaint investigation conducted 8/9/2022, provider acknowledged that health assessments and immunization records for Child #1Child #2, and Child #3 were not current during Allentown Bureau of Health inspection conducted on 7/20/2022.Immunization record for Child #3 is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child's age.

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.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.

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On complaint investigation conducted 8/9/2022, emergency contact form and fee agreements for Child #1 and Child #2 were last updated 8/15/2021. Provider acknowledged fee agreement for Child #5 and emergency contact forms for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 were not updated within a 6-month period during Allentown Bureau of Health inspection conducted on 7/20/2022. Fee agreement for Child #5 and emergency contact forms for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 were updated on 7/25/2022.

Correction Required: 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: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted 8/9/2022, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 9/8/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 9/8/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On complaint investigation conducted 8/9/2022, Staff #1 did not obtain FBI clearance within 60 months. FBI clearances on file were dated 10/17/16 and 7/25/22. Staff #2 did not have NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 has been employed at the facility for longer than 45 day provisional period (see LIS code sheet for hire date).

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. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. 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. Staff #2 may not work or be present in the facility while child care is occurring.

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On complaint investigation conducted 8/9/2022, Staff #1 did not obtain FBI clearance within 60 months. FBI clearances on file were dated 10/17/16 and 7/25/22. Staff #2 did not have NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 has been employed at the facility for longer than 45 day provisional period (see LIS code sheet for hire date).

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. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. 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. Staff #2 will not work or be present in the child care facility until clearances are on file.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On unannounced inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility's fire detection log showed that the fire detection systems were tested at an interval greater than 30 days: 10/6/21-11/10/21, 12/4/21-1/7/21, 2/4/22-3/10/22, 4/4/22-5/5/22, 5/5/22-6/8/22. Testing for July was not on file at the facility.

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.