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Oconnors Family Day Care I

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
E Wallace Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
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Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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📞 (724) 657-5338
E Wallace Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
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Active License
License Number
CER-00261404
License Issued
Nov 21, 2026
Active Through
Nov 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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Oconnors Family Day Care I is a Family Child Care in New Castle PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space on the porch was a cracked clear bin 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bin was removed immediately .
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 850am Staff #1 left 1 young toddler and 2 preschool age children in the front room when she went to the middle room to set up a sleeping mat for an infant and then sat with the infant in the middle room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children were immediately supervised and in ratio. Staff was given pointers on keping children with them.
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 850am Staff #1 left 1 young toddler and 2 preschool age children in the front room when she went to the middle room to set up a sleeping mat for an infant and then sat with the infant in the middle 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.)
Children were immediately supervised. Staff was given strategies to fix over site
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.119 - Infant sleep position Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 845am it was observed that an infant was sleeping in an infant rocking seat which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child was removed from infant chair and put on a mat.
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file was missing one address of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childs information was added immediately after noticing not there.
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: In the front room where children were receiving care the emergency contact information was missing for 2 children in care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childs emergency contact was immediately placed in necessary emergency files.
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, a preschool age child (See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 2/20/25 and 3/10/26 which are more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents shall be notified of physicals dates, and they shall be gotten prior to date.
2026-08-21 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 0 of 1 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childs mother was informed of immunization information and stated she was not immunizing her child anymore. A note to the fact was requested and obtained
2026-01-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-08-12 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signature was obtained at pickup
2025-08-12 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 1/8/24 and 2/20/25 which are more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Called mom and got a copy immediately.
2025-08-12 Renewal 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 most recent health assessment dated 6/20/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Brought back to medical site where physical was gotton to have them correct their mistake.
2025-08-12 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

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.)
Signature was gotten at pick up
2025-08-12 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1pm in the front room staff #1 was supervising 1 infant, 3 preschoolers, and 1 young school age child.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant was removed from space and a school ager was put in place to make ratio correct.
2025-08-12 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the middle room the heating vent by the door to the kitchen was bent in exposing the vent hole in the floor and the screw was popping out.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Heating vent was fixed immediately.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator or the parent. Child #2's financial agreement was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childs agreement was signed and put back in file
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement was completed by parent and replaced in childs file.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 2 financial agreements did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was put on agreement by parent and returned to childs file
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the services to be provided to the family and the child.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information was placed on childs agreement by parent and put in childs file.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information on agreement was placed on agreement by parent
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childs agreement was completed by parent and put back into said childs file.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 2 financial agreements did not contain the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The said agreement information was put on the agreement and returned to childs file
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 file did not contain the name, address, or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2's file did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information was placed on the said childs file by parent.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #3, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments were dated 2/24/23 and 6/11/24, which was more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Childrens physicalss will be no more than a year old.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and 2 had emergency plan training on 5/1/23 and 6/10/24 which is more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staffs trainings will be completed within the 12 months expected.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm testing log had test dates of 11/26/23 and 12/28/23 which are more than 30 days apart.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm was tested Staff was instructed about dates
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a fee amount and the date that the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All information was placed in Childs file
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.182(1)

Description: Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 ack a current flu vaccination.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childs parent signed off on the physical on the date of the inspection that they were okay with the physicians immunization schedule.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.131(e)(3) - Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(3)

Description: Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The facility has not implemented dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings) for child #1 and child #2 based on missing flu vaccinations.

Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents signed off on the physicians immunization schedule for their child on the date of the renewal inspection so there was no need to dismiss the children.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 5/2/21 and 7/28/23, more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current physical was put in said staff file.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10/28/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training is complete and in staff's PD and file. Staff #1 was supervised until training was completed.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1 and #3 is dated 6/23/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 7/28/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #4 and #5 is dated 6/26/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete health and safety professional development as designated by the due date set by the Department (12/30/22)

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All trainings are complete and put in staff files.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR certificate on file for Staff person #1 is dated 8/5/20, after the required date of 7/1/20, as per Announcement C-19-02.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The clearance was placed in the staff file
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 was improperly provisionally hired as evidenced by the clearances on file. The child abuse clearance was not of file upon the first date of employment as a provisionally hired employee. Staff #1 was hired 6/1/23 and the child abuse clearance is dated 6/13/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Provisional hire practices shall be followed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The clearance was placed in staff file.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #6, classified as a Primary staff person, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate to be combined with her 2 years of verified experience with children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
High school diploma was placed in staff file.
2023-08-29 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 30-day test for the fire detection system is dated 7/6/23, more than 30 days ago.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The drill will be kept for every 30 days. The day care was closed so the drill was done when the facility was reopened
2022-08-29 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the child's physician's address and it will be added to the emergency contact form.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include parental written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure that the child's parent signs for emergency medical care.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that did not include the following immunizations based upon the recommendations of the ACIP: Fourth DTAP, second Hepatitis A, and an annual Influenza vaccination.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain an updated immunization record from the parent and place it on file.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental authorization for administration of minor first-aid or emergency medical care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain a parental signature authorizing minor first-aid and emergency medical care.
2022-08-29 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: An exposed, upwardly facing bolt was observed at the base of the toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bolt was covered.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair in the hallway. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the infant in the middle room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be mindful of occupancy of the rooms and will keep groups separated as to follow supervision and ratio regulations.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: In the front room, primary staff person #1 identified and named 9 children in her group, including 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler. Primary staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair in the hallway. An infant in the middle room was not being supervised by staff person #1 or staff person #2.

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.)
All staff will be assigned their specific group, and will maintain the supervision for those specific children.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(b)

Description: Similar age levels

Noncompliance Area: *At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
*No children will be left unsupervised . All groups will maintain the correct group sizes and be supervised.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(b)

Description: Similar age levels

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.

Correction Required: The legal entity will ensure that all staff persons will receive a minimum of two hours of training on staff to child ratio. The training must be approved by the regional office prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will be supervised while in care. Groups will stay together and possibly the potty chair can be relocated to the main area so that the groups can stay together and occupancy for the room is correct. A training will be scheduled for staff on child ratio.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(b)

Description: Similar age levels

Noncompliance Area: ***At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.

Correction Required: The legal entity will post the appropriate staff to child ratios for each age group in each child care space and outdoor space. The posting will be in a conspicuous location and will be easily visible to parents and staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child ratios will be posted in each child care space conspicuous to parents and staff.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:00am., staff person #1 was observed to be present in the front room with 9 children including 7 preschoolers, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler making her group over ratio by two children due to the youngest child in her group being an older toddler.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mixed grouping the youngest child will determine the staff to child ratio. The staff will be mindful of mixing groups.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(h)

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: *It was observed at approximately 10:00am 9 children, 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler were receiving care in the front room. The capacity of the room is 5 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by four children.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
*The grouping in the room will be posted and be adhered to by staff.
2021-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(h)

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: **It was observed at approximately 10:00am 9 children, 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler were receiving care in the front room. The capacity of the room is 5 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by four children.

Correction Required: The legal entity will post the capacity of each room in each childcare space and outdoor space. The posting will be in a conspicuous location and will be easily visible to the staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will post the legal capacity of each room in a conspicuous location and staff will follow the guidelines of the proper occupancy of that space.
2021-10-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(b)

Description: Similar age levels

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:20am., staff person #1 was observed to be present in the middle living room with 9 children including 7 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers making her group over ratio by three children due to the youngest children in her group being older toddlers.

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children are grouped in similar age levels the group sizes will follow the regulations for staff child ratios.
2021-10-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.61(h)(2)(iv) - No more than twice measured space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(h)(2)(iv)

Description: No more than twice measured space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at approximately 9:20am 9 children, 7 preschool children and 2 older toddlers were receiving care in the middle room. The capacity of the room is 4 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by one child.

Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space the number of children present in the space may not be more than twice the measured capacity of the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will not exceed the room capacity.

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