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Ortiz De La Cruz Family Daycare

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 212-5821
W Liberty St
Allentown, PA 18102
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255010
License Issued
Jul 23, 2026
Active Through
Jul 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Ortiz De La Cruz Family Daycare is a Family Child Care in Allentown PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 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
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have the health insurance policy number on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mom will forward the health policy number.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.131(c)/3290.131(e) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(c)/3290.131(e)

Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/2026, it was found that child 2 did not have a list of immunizations on file. The health assessment was also missing the date it occurred as well as the signature of the physician, PA or CRNP and the individual's title.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mom will send the date of the health assessment and immunization list.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter to the parents documented in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will develop letter.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/2026, it was observed that there were uncovered outlets across from the sink and on the baseboard. There were also uncovered outlets on the deck.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will cover outlets.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/2026, it was observed that there were toxic plants on the deck. When the children are on the deck, the plants are accessible.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My mom removed plants.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The facility's pack n' play, which is used for napping, was not labeled with a child's name.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will label pack n' play.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 4/17/2025, child 1 did not have an updated child service report on file. The last child service report was dated 4/4/2024 making it more than 6 months since the last child service report.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain a new child service report.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/17/2025, child 2, who is a young toddler, had a health assessment dated 9/17/2024 making it more than 6 months since the last update. Please see LIS for date of admission and date of birth.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain an updated health assessment.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send parent letter to all current parents.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 only had 4.5 hours of annual training on file. Please see LIS for date of hire.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will complete all trainings.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 4/17/2025, the last fire drill on file that was documented was on 3/21/2024 making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will do a fire drill.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 4/24/2024, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #6: Arrival and departure time. Child #7: Arrival and departure time.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrival and departure times will be added to fee agreements.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #2: Release person's name, address, and telephone number. Child #4: Both parents' work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/17/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Mother's work telephone number. Child #6: Release persons' addresses. Child #7: Release persons' addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection the following forms were not reviewed and updated within the past 6 months: Child #4: Emergency contact form last updated on 8/21/2023. Fee agreement last updated on 8/17/2023. Child #5: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated on 9/26/2023. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/14/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, the following forms were not reviewed and updated within the past 6 months: Child #4: Emergency contact form last updated on 8/21/2023. Fee agreement last updated on 8/17/2023. Child #5: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated on 9/26/2023.

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.)
Emergency contact forms and fee agreements will be reviewed and updated.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 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

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, signed parental consents for minor first-aid and emergency medical care were missing from child #4's emergency contact form. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/12/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid. Child #6: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #7: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid and 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.)
Consents were signed by parents.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, facility's fire detection log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 5/22/2023-6/25/2023, 7/25/2023-8/25/2023, 8/25/2023-9/25/2023, 12/22/2023-1/22/2024, 1/22/2024-2/22/2024. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/24/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were last tested on 3/22/2024, which is over 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke alarms were tested during inspection and are operable. Testing was documented on log.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, Child Service Report (CSR) on file for child #1 is not dated. There is no CSR on file for child #5. Child #5 has been attending the facility for over 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator made the child service reports for child #1 and child #5.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Designated release persons/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #2: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #3: Date of admission. Child #5: Date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dates of admission and release person(s) were added to fee agreements.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #2: Release person's name, address, and telephone number. Child #4: Both parents' work address and work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, health insurance coverage was missing from child #4's 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance information was added to child #4's emergency contact form.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, the most recent health assessment on file for child #5 is dated 8/14/2023. Child #5 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided updated health assessment for child #5.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, the following children did not receive immunizations according to the ACIP schedule: Child #1: Has 3 of 4 doses of pneumococcal vaccine. Child #1 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is no exemption on file. Child #5: Has 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, which was administered on 6/2/2023. Child #5 does not have any doses of DTaP, Rotavirus, Hib, Pneumococcal, or IPV vaccines. Child #10 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth) There is no exemption on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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). Child #1 and child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 4/12/2024 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All vaccines have been administered or exemptions are now on file for each child.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, staff did not wash a child's hands before feeding them lunch. Staff also did not wash child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trained all staff on hand-washing procedures.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, there was no feeding schedule on file for child #5. Child #5 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

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.)
Feeding schedule was provided by mother.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.181(a) - Each child Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, there were no files for child #6 or child #7. Operator reported that both children started 3/28/2024.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individual files were created for child #6 and child #7.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection the following forms were not reviewed and updated within the past 6 months: Child #4: Emergency contact form last updated on 8/21/2023. Fee agreement last updated on 8/17/2023. Child #5: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated on 9/26/2023.

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.)
Forms have been updated and signed by parents and operator.
2024-04-02 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 Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, signed parental consents for minor first-aid and emergency medical care were missing from child #4's emergency contact form.

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.)
Consents were signed by parents.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, there was no signed/dated disclosure statement on file for facility person #1. Operator reports that facility person #1 is a household member.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work at or be present in the child care facility while child care is occurring until signed/dated disclosure statement is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 signed/dated a disclosure statement and it is on file at the facility.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that fire drills were conducted past 60 days on the following dates: 5/22/2023-7/22/2023, 7/22/2023-9/22/2023, 9/22/2023-11/22/2023, 11/22/2023-1/22/2024, 1/22/2024-3/24/2024.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill log is up to date.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.94(a)(9) - Written record Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, facility's fire drill log did not contain the names of participating facility persons during fire drills.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, operator will ensure that participating facility persons are documented on the fire drill log.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, facility's fire detection log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 5/22/2023-6/25/2023, 7/25/2023-8/25/2023, 8/25/2023-9/25/2023, 12/22/2023-1/22/2024, 1/22/2024-2/22/2024.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection testing log is up to date.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, the facility had installed OSHA-approved smoke alarms; however, could not demonstrate that they operated in an interconnected fashion. Smoke alarm on the first floor was not interconnected with the rest of the smoke alarms throughout the facility.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Act 42 of 2022, signed into law July 7, 2022, amended the Fire and Panic Act at 35 P.S. § 1223.6, and requires all certified family child care homes to have interconnected smoke alarms approved, at the time of installation, by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OSHA-approved alarms were reconnected correctly via Bluetooth.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, a plastic bag was accessible to a young toddler.

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.)
Put away all plastic bags accessible to children.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, rest equipment was not labeled.

Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Label all rest equipment with children's names.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Date 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.)
Added the fee amount and date fee is to be paid on child #1's fee agreement.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Arrival and departure times. Date of admission. Child #2: Date of admission. Child #3: Arrival and departure times. Date of admission. Child #5: Date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add all missing information for each child's fee agreements.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5) - Signed /Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Signed /Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Signed/dated by parent and operator. Release person(s). Child #2: Release person(s). Child #3: Release person(s). Child #4: Signed/dated by parent. Operator's signature not dated. Child #5: Operator's signature not dated.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.)
Obtain all signatures and information missing from fee agreements.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Address and phone number of physician. Child #2: Name, address, and phone number of physician. Medical insurance and policy number. Child #3: Name and phone number of physician. Child #4: Address of physician. Medical insurance and policy number. Child #5: Name, address, and telephone number of physician. Medical insurance and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add all emergency contact information missing for each child.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release person(s) name, address, and phone number. Child #2: father's name, address, and telephone number. Both parents' work addresses and telephone numbers Child #3: father's name, address, and telephone number. Both parents' work addresses and telephone numbers. Address(es) of release person(s). Child #4: mother's address. Both parents' work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #5: father's name, address, and telephone number. Both parents' work addresses and telephone numbers. Address(es) of release person(s).

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Add all emergency contact information missing for each child.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, there was not an individual record on file for child #6 (see LIS code sheet for enrollment date).

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child is not attending until paperwork is received.
2023-09-20 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

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency first-aid. Child #2: signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency first-aid. Child #3: signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency first-aid. Child #4: signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency first-aid. Child #5: signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have all forms signed for parental consent.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, facility person #1, who is also a staff member, has not been trained on the emergency plan within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet).

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.)
Staff #1 will be trained on the emergency plan.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.69

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, gate to kitchen was open, rendering the stove to be accessible to children. Provider was cooking and had hot items on the stove when gate was left open. Stove is not equipped with a splash guard.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I closed the kitchen gate.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.70(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, a window on the second floor of the home was not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Closed window.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3290.72 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.72

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 9/20/2023, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, and ambulance were not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post the telephone numbers of each department required in the facility.
2023-05-31 Initial review 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted on 5/31/2023, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add this to the emergency plan.
2023-05-31 Initial review 3290.65(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.65(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 5/31/2023, trash cans in two separate bathrooms and a trash can outside did not have lids.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will buy lids for all trash cans today.
2023-05-31 Initial review 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.69

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 5/31/2023, facility's stove was not equipped with a protective guard to prevent direct contact. Children will need to pass the stove to use the bathroom.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will buy and install a protective guard on the stove.
2023-05-31 Initial review 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.70(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 5/31/2023, a window on the third floor of the home was not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will buy stoppers today to adapt the window to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
2023-05-31 Initial review 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 5/31/2023, facility's first-aid kit was missing soap and gloves.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap and gloves were added to first-aid kit.
2023-05-31 Initial review 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 5/31/2023, facility did not have operable smoke detector in the basement.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will buy a 10-year lithium-ion battery operated smoke detector today and install it in the basement.

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