Description: NIURKY Y SANTIAGO is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-10-25 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility dog, Milo, did not have an updated rabies shot on file. 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.) I will obtain the rabies shot. In the future, I will check the animal paperwork annually. |
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| 2019-10-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was missing the name and policy number of his health insurance. 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.) I will obtain health information. In the future, I will get it upon enrollment. |
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| 2019-10-25 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will obtain permissions. In the future, I will get it upon enrollment. |
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| 2019-10-25 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I posted the emergency plan. In the future, I will keep it posted. |
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| 2019-10-25 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Household member 1 did not have a child abuse clearance on file or proof of applying for one. 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.) Household member 1 applied for child abuse clearance with certification representative present. In the future, household member 1 will update the child abuse clearance every 5 years. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One of the providers dogs did not have an updated rabies certificate on file. It was expired 8/2/2018. 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.) The provider will get the shot within a week. In the future, provider will ensure that it is done every year. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have permission for emergency medical care on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain permission today. In the future, will obtain permission every 6 months. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.22(a)/3290.24(d) - Availability/Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan and regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. 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 locationThe operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan and regulations will be posted on a bulletin board. They will be maintained in the future. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1, who is an adult household member, had a volunteer state police clearance on file. 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.) Staff 1 will resubmit the volunteer clearance. In the future, household members will apply for household member clearance. |
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| 2018-10-22 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was cleaning materials and air freshener accessible to the children in the upstairs bathroom. They were in the bathroom cabinet, which was unlocked, under the sink. 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.) Provider will purchase a lock for the cabinet. In the future, toxics will remain to be inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2018-01-05 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit is missing gloves, gauze and soap. 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.) Provider added missing items to first-aid kit. In the future, will make sure all items are in the first-aid kit. Provider will make a list of all items that belong in the firs-aid kit and tape it to the kit. |
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| 2017-10-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 provides direct care and comes into contact with the children and works with food preparation - does not have a health assessment on file at the facility. 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 on file at the facility.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 will get a health assessment and tb screening and in the future, will make sure all persons who come into contact with children or prepare food have this on file at all times. On 12/14/15, provider sent an email stating staff 2 no longer works for her and has moved out of the state. |
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| 2017-10-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: OON 7/25/17, A RENEWA INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 1 DOES NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE AND LIVES IN THE HOUSE FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS. STAFF 2 DOES NOT HAVE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE. On 10/13/17 a verification visit was conducted. Inspector observed staff 2 alone with children. Staff 2 does not have proof of child abuse clearance and fbi clearance on file. Staff 2 does not have a completed child abuse clearance and state police clearance on file. Staff 1 does not have mandated reporter training on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) Staff 1 applied for child abuse clearance and fbi clearance on 10/13/17. Provider will send results to inspector. Staff 1 will complete mandated reporter training and send to inspector. In the future, provider will make sure all staff persons have all 3 clearances and mandated reporter training on file at all times. On 12/14/15, provider sent an email stating staff 2 no longer works for her and has moved out of the state. |
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| 2017-07-25 | Renewal | 3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: INSPECTOR DID NOT SEE PLAY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS APPROPRIATE TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS AND AGES OF THE CHILDREN SHALL BE PROVIDED IN SUFFICIENT AMOUNT AND VARITY TO PERCLUDE LONG WAITS FOR USE. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at 3290.101(c)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I WILL CHECK ALL PLAY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. IN THE FUTURE ALL EQUIPMENNT AND MATERIALS WILL BE PURCHASED ACCORDING TO AGE GROUP. |
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| 2017-07-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD 1 AND 2 DO NOT HAVE CHILD SERVICE REPORTS ON FILE AND HAVE BEEN ENROLLED FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS. 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.) CHILD 1 AND 2 WILL HAVE A COMPLETED CSR BY 9/15/17. IN THE FUTURE ALL CSR WILL BE COMPLETED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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