Description: MICHELE L RUPERT FAMILY DAYCARE is a Family Child Care Home in HUNTINGDON PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 08/28/2020, the rabies immunization for Clifton (a dog) did not have a current rabies immunization; the vet record stated an updated rabies booster was due 08/11/2020. The vet record for Forrest (a dog) did not include documentation of a current rabies immunization. Observed a cat at the facility that did not belong to the operator, when requested, the operator was unable provide a veterinarian's certificate of a current rabies immunization; the cat was observed in the child care space interacting with the children in care. 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.) Clifton will receive his rabies shot on Nov 9th at his appointment. He was due in August but due to Covid our vet's scheduling has been very spread out. So they couldn't get him in until Nov 9th. My animals have their regular veterinary visits. I have obtained vet records for my cats and my sisters cat. I will make sure to have all pet records or visiting animals records on file. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 09/09/2020, the file for child #1 lacked an updated health report at least once every 12 months for a preschool child. The most recent health report on file was dated 09/06/2018; an updated health report was due 09/06/2019; and was due prior to the COVID suspended regulations. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I believe the parents had given me a copy but was unable to find it. The parents retrieved a current one for me. I will in the future make sure I have current documents in the child's file. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 09/09/2020, the file for child #1, 4 years old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current 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.) I have obtained an update child health report complete with the influenza shot. I will make sure in the future that all files are current and updated for each child. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 shelves located in the indoor child care space which lacked an anchor to prevent a tip 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.) Purchased wall anchors for furniture. Will be installed this weekend 09/20 - 09/22. Ordered a new shelf unit and purchased wall anchors as soon as it arrives the anchors will be installed. Will assess new furniture to determine if it needs to be anchored. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The embedded outdoor play equipment lacked a minimum of 9 inches of mulch; there was approximately 4-7 inches of mulch under the swings and around the slide/climbing areas. 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.) Have to wait for landscaping company to deliver and spread the mulch. Purchased 3 yards of mulch and spread over existing mulch. Will check depth of mulch semi-annually to make sure it meets the 9" requirement. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sleeping bags used by the children for naptime lacked a label with the name of the child for whom the sleeping bag is intended. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sleeping bags were labeled. Was unaware of actual labeling needed since each child has their own with different designs. sleeping bags have been labeled with each child's initials. If any new children come, I will label their sleeping bag right away. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the signature of the operator on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I signed the agreement and will pay closer attention to make sure child's files are complete. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child on the agreement form. The file for child #5 lacked a completed child service report (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months; the file contains a current CSR completed on 04/20/2019 with the previous CSR completed on 08/17/2018. 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.) Paperwork was completed. Had thought child #5's paperwork was complete. Must have misplaced the paper in question. Will pay closer attention to completing child files. Have received an updated form. I will work harder to maintain child's files. I will make sure child service reports are completed semi-annually. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received info from the parents. Will make sure to pay more attention to having a complete file and will make sure the child emergency info is complete upon a new enrollment. |
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| 2019-08-20 | 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 lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for a young toddler; the file contains a current health report dated 08/07/2109 with the previous health report dated 09/18/2018 and no additional health report In between. The file for child #2 lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for an infant; the file contains an initial health report dated 08/24/2018 and a current health report dated 08/06/2019 and no additional health report in between. 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 work harder to make sure child's files and records are complete. Will make sure I request health reports prior to the due date. Will check schedule to inform parents when information is needed. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an updated health report at least once every 12 months for a preschool child; the file contains a current health report dated 08/08/2019 with the previous health report dated 04/11/2018. The file for child #4 lacked an updated health report at least once every 12 months for a preschool child; the file contains a current health report dated 08/07/2019 with the previous health report dated 10/16/2017. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will work harder to make sure child's files and records are complete. Will make sure I request health reports prior to the due date. Will check schedule to inform parents when information is needed. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.131(e) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, a 3 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained an updated health report with all immunizations. Will review all children's immunizations to be sure they are up to date. Will obtain correct info or written exemption if needed. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 change a toddler's diaper without washing the child's hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have continued to was child's hands after diapering. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 change a toddler's diaper without immediately discarding the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Staff person #1, changed the diaper and took the wrapped diaper to an outdoor trash can which required opening a gate and the front door to dispose of the diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have separate grocery bags in the garbage can in the daycare room to dispose of diapers immediately. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training between 11/2017 - 11/2018. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have classes/courses scheduled to achieve my 12 credit hours. I plan to pay closer attention to obtain my credit hours her year. |
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