Description: MONICA DAVIS HUTCHESON is a Family Child Care Home in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the refrigerator used to store foods for children in care, it was found to be reading 54 degrees. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider immediately changed the setting in the refrigerator to cool the temperature and moving forward will maintain the temperature at or below 45 degrees. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facilities documents on file, it was found that a health and safety protocol document had not been created and made available in the facility. 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.) Health and safety plan will be completed by the provider. Moving forward, the plan will be kept current and available. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play space identified by the operator, it was found that the area had an unprotected swimming pool, trampoline and exposed rusty nails and loose boards on the play set. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately had the rusty nails and loose boards removed. Pool was taken down also. Provider will place a safety netting around the trampoline. Moving forward, the provider will ensure that the outside play space in inspected in a safe manner. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical premises of the facility, three outlets were found to be missing protective receptacle covers. 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.) Provider will purpose outlet covers and immediately put them into place. Moving forward, the provider will ensure that the covers are in place at all times. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the handwashing sink in the upstairs bathroom used by the children in care, the temperature of the hot water read 140 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will adjust the temperature of the hot water heater to be not hotter than 110 degrees and moving forward, will ensure that the temperature is maintained at the appropriate temperature. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the site, it was found that the provider had not posted a written plan of daily activities and routines. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately completed a written plan of activities for the children. Moving forward, Provider will ensure it remains posted in the facility. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the files for Child #1, #2 and #3, it was found that the address and phone contact for the release person was not included. 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.) Provider obtained the missing information and placed it into the children's files. Moving forward, the provider will ensure that the parent has completed the entire form fully at the time of submission. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(c)/3290.124(d) - Excursions/Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle used by the provider, it was found that updated emergency contact information was not accompanying Child #1, #2 and #3. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.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.) Provider immediately placed all required documents in vehicle and will keep a plan with me at all times, as well as child information, and add new papers as needed for new children. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the files for Child #1, #2 and #3, it was found that the information had not been updated/reviewed within the past 12 months. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had parents update emergency contact information on file and will review every January and August moving forward. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of provider's employee file, it was found that the medical documentation did not include evidence of a tuberculosis screening for Staff person #1. Correction Required: An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately placed the required information into her employee file and it will be completed and up to date in my file moving forward. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.176 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the vehicle used to transport the children in care, it was found that the required first aid kit was not present. 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.) Provider immediately added the first aid kit to the vehicle and will keep it in my vehicle at all times and will replenish stuff needed. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/9/2019, it was observed that there was not a working smoke detector in the basement because the alarm was not present at all. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children. 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.) Provider immediately purchased and installed an operable fire detection device in the basement. Moving forward, provider will make sure that smoke detectors are operable. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the records for Child #1, #2 and #3, it was found that their date of admission was not present on the documentation. Correction Required: 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.) Provider added missing information to files. Moving forward, provider will check files to make sure documentation is filled out properly. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the posted certificate of compliance on site, it was found to have been outdated by 2 years. 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.) Provider immediately printed off a current copy of certificate of compliance and posted it in a visible location. Moving forward, provider will make sure that an up to date certificate is posted. |
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| 2019-10-09 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Copy to county EMA | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of required documents, it was found that that there was no documentation of an updated emergency plan being sent to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider mailed an up to date plan to DCEMA on 11.13.19. Moving forward, provider will make sure to send the updated information annually. |
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