Mrs Connies Family Child Care Llc

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: On 11-13-2025 during an initial inspection, the bathroom light switch and walls by the light switch and sink were dirty.

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.

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 11-13-2025 during an initial inspection, the fire detection device in the basement was not connected to the others in the residence.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 9/10/19, staff person #1 was observed supervising children. The facility owner stated that staff person # 1 & 2 are responsible for supervising children, but neither staff person had complete files.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 3 is a household member over 18 and living at the facility for more than 30 days. He states he moved in sometime in spring of this year, 2019. He only had his State Police clearance but has applied for child abuse and FBI.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Operator will obtain all three required clearances for household members over 18.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 & 2 were observed supervising 12 children and neither of them are qualified as a primary staff person.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in 3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 & 2 were observed with 12 children. The youngest child was a young toddler, making the ratio 1 to 5.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, 3, & 4 have emergency contact forms that have not been reviewed in over 6 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

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1, date of admission 8/27/18, does not have a physical in her record.

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #2, a preschooler, last had a physical dated 3/14/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 last had a physical on 4/25/16.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have regulations posted. They were printed out and posted during inspection.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have verification that she received emergency training at initial employment.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have verification of age in her record.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had all three clearances in her record but not a disclosure statement. One was signed by staff person #2 and witnessed by the owner/operator during the inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #3, #4 and #5)

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 3280.124(f). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. Provide child service report training for all facility staff. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care. (#3)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing physician or source of medical information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1, #3 and #4)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified children. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Noncompliance Area: Two children have been enrolled for more than 60 days and their record did not contain a current, up-to-date health report. (#1 and #2)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated children. Ensure that all children's records include a current, up-to-date health report within 60 days of enrollment.

Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified.

Noncompliance Area: On 3/19/2018, at approximately 10:15am, two staff persons (#1 and #2) were observed caring for a mixed age group of 10 infants/older toddler/ preschool/school- age children (2 children-age birth to 12 months; 1 child -- one year of age and 7 children-ages three to five years) in the main child care space. The ages of the children were verified by staff persons present.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of ratio training through the PA Key. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number. (#2)

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. Obtain the health insurance policy number for the identified child. Ensure that all childrens records include the health insurance information as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons were observed taking children on a walk and emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion did not accompany a staff person on the excursion. There was no emergency contact information for several children on the walk.

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. Ensure that emergency contact information for each child on the excursion accompanies the staff person on the excursion. Establish and submit a written protocol to ensure that this information accompanies a staff person who leaves on excursions with children.

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months. (#3)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that all childrens records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#2)

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that health assessments are completed within the required timeframes.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in several children's records were not being updated every 6 months. (#2 , #3 and #4)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that childrens emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#2 and #5)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified children as specified in the regulation. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: Twol staff person's records did not include written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and annually. #1 and #2)

Correction Required: 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. Revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented at the time of initial employment and annually. Submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2- hired 5/3/16-no State Police and no mandated reporter training). Facility persons are required to complete mandated reporter training in accordance with CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. Facility persons are required to complete mandated reporter training in accordance with CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Submit a copy of the completed mandated reporter training for the identified staff person. Ensure that mandated reporter training is completed within 90 days of employment for all facility staff in accordance with this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and/or experience for their primary staff position. (#2)

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and/or experience for the indicated staff person.

Noncompliance Area: A can of air freshener was observed in the main room in reach of children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Remove the can of air freshener and ensure that all cleaning materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to childrren.

Noncompliance Area: The carpet in the main room was stained and in need of cleaning.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Clean the carpet and ensure that surfaces in the facility are kept clean.

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not being completed at least every 60 days.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting.A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. Revise and submit written fire drill policies to ensure that fire drills are completed at least every 60 days as specified in this regulation. Conduct and send a record of all fire drills completed within the next 30 days.