Nanas Little Hands And Feet - Bloomsburg PA Family Child Care

113 Hemlock Ln , BLOOMSBURG PA 17815
(570) 784-4370

About the Provider

Description: Nanas Little Hands And Feet is a Family Child Care in BLOOMSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00154421
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Bloomsburg Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11
  • District Office Phone: (570) 704-5333 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-23 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant sleeping in a crib that was located in an area of the room where the staff person responsible for her supervision could not see or assess the child from where facility person #2 was positioned in the room.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure children are re-assigned to staff so that the staff person responsible for supervising the child is in a position where the child can be properly supervised with the staff person present.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is a young toddler and has a health assessment on file that is more than 6 months old. Child #1 is a preschool child and has a health assessment on file that is over a year old.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents bring in new health assessments and will file. Will make sure health assessments for all children are received by required time frames.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3280.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infants in care do not have written feeding schedules on file provided by the parent

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get written feeding schedules for the infants. Will make sure to get feeding schedules for all infants from now on
2019-09-23 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 is missing written parental permission for the administration of minor first-aid procdeures

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent sign for first-aid procedures on form. Will make sure this is completed at time of attendance.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Group Home Regulations with the Regional Day Care Office phone number are not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put a binder out with the regulations and the regional office phone number for the parents to see
2019-09-23 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no documentation on file to verify that facility person #1 applied for a PA child abuse clearance prior to his start date of 8/17/19 as a provisional hire. The child abuse clearance was received on 8/26/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person may not work in a child care position at the facility until required paperwork is on file including request documents for clearances, including being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From this point on will staple the paperwork to the request for clearance and will keep paperwork on file to show when clearances were sent for.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are items, i.e. screws, hardware and clips located in unlocked drawers in the area where the sink and counter are located accessible to children under three years old

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items that are less than an inch in diameter were removed from the unlocked drawers and were placed in an area not accessible to children. Will keep these items out of reach.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a blue metal chair located in the outdoor play space that has small areas where the paint is peeling from the chair

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove the chair from the play yard. Will check the play yard to make sure equipment is maintained.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #2, 3 and 5 do not have health assessments on file that have been updated within 6 months from their previous health assessments. Child files #1 and 4 do not have health assessments on file that are less than a year old.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will notify parents that updated health assessments are due. Will have them provide copies to place in files. Will make sure health assessments are received on time.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1 and 2 have health assessments on file that are over two years old

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility persons #1 and 2 will get updated health assessments. Will make sure they are completed every two years.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 has an emergency contact form on file that has not been updated within the last six months

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent update the emergency contact form for child file #1. Will make sure emergency contact forms are updated every six months.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are knives located in an unlocked drawer in the area where the sink and counter are located. The knives are accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove the knives. Will make sure they are kept out of reach of children.
2018-09-24 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is a spray bottle of Clorox cleaner on the counter by the sink accessible to 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will move the container of Clorox cleaner to a locked cabinet and make sure toxics are kept in an area not accessible to children
2017-11-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.104 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED TODDLERS SITTING IN BUCKET SEATS THAT DID NOT HAVE T-STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE SEATS.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STRAPS HAD BEEN LAUNDERED. OPERATOR REPLACED STRAPS DURING THE INSPECTION AND WILL MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE BUCKLED INTO BUCKET SEATS AT ALL TIMES.
2017-11-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS IN THE FACILITY'S BUS. OPERATOR REPORTED THAT SHE DOES NOTHAVE MFG INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OF THE SEATS.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL GET MFG INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS USED AND KEEP THEM IN THE VEHICLE. OPERATOR WILL NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN UNTIL INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN VEHICLE.

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