Description: OWENS GROUP DAY CARE is a Group Child Care Home in SIDMAN PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked red trapezoid magna tile and a cracked orange square magna tile. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Magna tiles were thrown away during inspection. Staff will check toys weekly to make sure they are in good repair. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an updated Child Service Report every 6 months. The file of Child #2 contained a Child Service Report dated 1/2/20 with a previous one dated 7/5/18. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has a current Child Service Report. Child Service Reports will be done every 6 months. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #1 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/7/18, 7/3/19, and 1/6/20. The file of Child #2 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/2/19, and 1/2/20. The file of Child #3 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/3/19, and 1/3/20. The file of Child #4 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/3/19, and 12/27/19. The file of Child #5 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/10/10, and 1/2/20. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 have current reviewed forms. Forms will be reviewed and updated as needed in January and July. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/28/20 with a previous one dated 2/17/15. 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 has a current Child Abuse Clearance. Moving forward staff will have clearances within 60 months. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit lacked tape. 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.) Tape was added during the inspection. I will check monthly to make sure all supplies are in there. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed foam blocks with bite marks and pieces missing. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Foam blocks were thrown away during the inspection. They will be moved to the preschool room and monitored there. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Lincoln Logs with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the top drawer of the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. Observed plastic beads with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the 2nd drawer of the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. Observed plastic bags in the cupboard below the stereo system and in the top and bottom drawers of the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. Observed plastic bags in the white cabinet beside the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lincoln logs, plastic beads, and plastic bags are in a locked cabinet or out of the reach of children where they will remain. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not give the parent the original and make a copy for the file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5's parent was given the original and a copy placed in the file. I will make sure the original is given to the parent and a copy is placed in the file. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. Staff #1 received emergency plan training on 1/22/19 but lacked documentation for 2018. Staff #1 had a start date of 11/29/12. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has current emergency plan training. Moving forward I will make sure staff have it annually. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 borrowed 4 hours from 2018-2019 to meet the 6 hours for 2017-2018. They will complete 4 more hours for 2018-2019. Staff will complete 6 hours of training yearly. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed rust on the heat register in the bathroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rust has been removed and register repainted. I will monitor regularly and repair as needed. |
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| 2018-03-07 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed foam blocks with bite marks in the white bin. Observed a bookcase containing games with the back detached at the bottom. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed foam blocks with bite marks and discarded them. Only children who are not placing things in their mouths will be permitted to play with these. (Corrected on 3-7-18). Replaced the back of the bookcase with wood so the children will not pinch their fingers (Corrected on 3-17-18). Staff will do monthly checks to make sure toys and the physical site are in good repair. |
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| 2018-03-07 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a Scramble game with pieces with a diameter less than 1 inch on the shelf by the entertainment stand that was accessible to children. Observed Lincoln logs with pieces with a diameter less than 1 inch in a blue bin on the floor by the entertainment stand that were accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed game from daycare space and put on a higher shelf where it will remain. Only children that are school-age or not placing objects in their mouth will be allowed to play game in a designated area. Removed smaller Lincoln logs from play area and placed in a locked drawer where they will remain. Only older children will have access to these in a designated area. |
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| 2018-03-07 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent corrected the address when she picked child up the day of inspection. I will try to make sure all addresses are correct at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2018-03-07 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a reviewed and updated financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #2 had a financial agreement reviewed on 1/17/17, 8/7/17, and 1/4/18. The file of Child #3 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #3 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 1/5/18 with a previous review on 2/22/17. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will continue to review the children's files to make sure they are up to date. I have started a new system to do them twice a year. |
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