Description: Nicoles Nurturing Child Care is a Family Child Care in OIL CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed four blue rest mats which had 2-3 inch tears on each of them. 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.) I'm going to buy new ones. In the future, make sure they are not ripped. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current rabies immunization record on file for Cass, the cat, expired on 7/6/2020. 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.) Get the vaccination. In the future, they will stay up to date. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 6 months in between the previous and most current child service report on file for child #4 and was due in the file prior to regulatory suspension date of 3/6/2020. Child service report was completed 4/14/2019 and then on 6/29/2020. 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.) There is a child service report on file. In the future, I will write it down on the calendar to keep a better schedule. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(8) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months in between the previous and the most current and updated health assessment on file for child #3, who is of preschool age and was due in the file prior to regulatory suspension date of 3/6/2020. 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 must 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.) There's now a physical on file. In the future, I will put it on the calendar to keep better track. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current and updated health assessment on file for child #2 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I asked the parent and gave her the form and she is going to take it to the doctor. In the future, I will always make sure the statement is on the form. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs play room and by the play tire, observed a hanging cord in reach of the children. This poses a strangulation hazard to the children in care. 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.) Pulled the cord up and moved it higher. In the future, I will add more zip ties. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than six months between reviews of the emergency contact information and fee agreement on file for children #1, 3, and 4. Child #1 and #4's emergency contact information and fee agreement were reviewed on 4/16/2019 and then on 6/8/2020. Child #3's emergency contact information was reviewed on 4/18/2019 and then on 6/10/2020 and fee agreement was reviewed on 4/6/2019 and then on 6/10/2020. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviews are current. In the future, I will add that to the calendar too. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current mandated reporter training on file for staff #1 was not completed within the previous 60 months. Most current mandated reporter training is dated 6/12/2015. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will take the training. In the future, I will take it when I renew my clearances, every five years. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed two toy bins, one green and one purple, in the outside play area. There were multiple cracks on the toy bins causing a pinch point. 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.) I am going to replace the bins. In the future, I will make sure that bins are not cracked. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's refrigerator lacked an operating thermometer. 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.) I will find it or replace it. In the future, the thermometer will be in the refrigerator. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months in between the current and updated health assessment and the previous health assessment on file for child #2, who is of preschool age. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Currently in the file. In the future, I will make sure that I get physicals on time. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current immunization record on file for children #1, #2, and #3 lack verification of a flu vaccine within the past 12 months. 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.) If the children aren't getting the flu shot, I will get parent to give me a letter that states this or get the record of the current flu shot. In the future, I will make sure that shot records are up to date or that there is a letter on file. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted. 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.) I will print out and post. The current regulations will remain posted. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the back yard where the children were playing, observed peeling paint on the bottom right side of the deck. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will scrape and paint it. Going forward, I will make sure that there isn't any peeling paint. |
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| 2018-12-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the bottom floor play area, observed that the door to the laundry room was unlocked. On the other side of the door and accessible to the children in care, observed Lysol Spray, Pledge Cleaner, Detergent Pods, and Windex which were all labeled as Keep out of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door was locked right away. Going forward, I will remember to remind family to lock this door every time that they are done using the laundry room. |
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