Description: MY DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in EBENSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 58 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed particle board on the top of the shelf located between the kitchen set and doll house creating rough edges in the Preschool Classroom. 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.) The. top of shelf has been repaired so particle board is not visible. The equipment check list will be checked weekly to ensure all furniture and equipment is in appropriate condition. |
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2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.) After several attempts to contact parent concerning this matter the child has been disenrolled from our facility. All files have and will continue to be double checked for immunizations and if necessary a doctor slip concerning shots including influenza. |
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2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 6/15/20 with a previous one dated 3/22/15. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/15/20 with a previous one dated 4/7/15. The file of Staff #2 lacked a FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a FBI clearance dated 5/17/16 with the previous one dated 10/5/10. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our previous policy was that the director would give staff notice on when clearances and other forms were to be updated but with the covid closing our center no one was in the office working. Upon reopening all staff had current forms before returning to work. Owner has adjusted this as to give staff all dates of forms and they are to assume responsibility in case of closure. Staff #2 has had current clearances since May 2016 when it noticed that it was outdated. as stated above staff has received all dates of forms as they are responsible for updating. Director will continue to verify all records on a monthly basis. |
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2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit for the Infant Room lacked 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member was checking the first-aid kit. She removed the tweezers and disposed of them so she could replace with new sterile tweezers. She was interrupted and returned the kit to the cabinet without the new tweezers included. I had a conversation with all staff to make sure that time is available so that all tasks such as this can be completed without distraction. Checking the first-aid kits is on our monthly task sheet and is to be completed at the end of the day when children are not present. |
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2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken picket with splintering wood directly across from the door on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed screw at the corner of the fence by the gate of the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed screw under the "no smoking sign" on the fence of the outdoor play space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The supporting outside fence surrounding the inner vinyl fencing has been repaired by replacing the picket with a vinyl covered one and screws have been repaired. Outside fencing will be inspected on a monthly basis by a licensed contractor within the daycare. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Observed a tan Step 2 House with a green roof and red shutters with a shutter missing creating pinch and crush points in the Outdoor Play Space. 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.) Hole has been filled in with appropriate substance. Staff will check weekly to make sure all equipment is in good repair. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:45 PM Certification Staff observed 1 child lying on rest equipment behind a bookcase and 2 children lying on rest equipment behind tables in the Preschool Room which did not allow critical oversight in which the supervisor can see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have rearranged naptime area so that all children are visible and accessible by staff. Staff has been spoken to about this regulation and the importance of it. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #4 lacked a Child Service Report updated every 6 months. The file of Child #1 contained a Child Service Report dated 4/1/19 with a previous one dated 10/12/18 with an admission date of 9/27/17. The file of Child #4 contained a Child Service Report dated 4/1/19 with an admission date of 4/18/18. Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children shall have current service reports on file. Director will check files regularly to make sure they are completed every 6 months. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #4 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All parents will receive the original agreements and the copy shall be in the childs folder. My Daycare at the advice of legal and accounting recommendation will have parent sign two originals as one will be kept for financial purposes. The original given to the parent will be copied and kept in the childs folder. Copies of originals have been made and filed. The parents have received the original. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2 and #5 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both files have been updated with information of address. Double check method will ensure no future information is missing. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The building number has been recorded on the form by parent. Double check method shall ensure no missing information. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits 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.) Both files were updated with this information by the parent. Our double check by staff shall help to ensure all information is documented. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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.) The number has been written on the emergency contact form by parent. Our double check by staff shall help to ensure all information is documented. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 11/2/18 with a previous one dated 9/21/7. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children are and will continue to be required to have a current health appraisal on file.In this particular case it was brought to my attention that the child was unable to receive a physical as was diagnosed with the flu.The child did not attend daycare during these 6 weeks, however, My Daycare Inc will make it a requirement that a physician slip be on file indicating the medical reasoning for such instances.The child will not be included in daycare schedule until the said health form is submitted. |
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2019-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.) Parents will be required to obtain written verification of decline for recommended immunizations. This particular childs parents have been notified and they will submit the note or shot verification upon his return.All required immunizations shall be current to stay enrolled in our facility.We will have two staff review all files to ensure no child or vaccine is missed. |
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