Parkers Family Daycare - New Castle PA Family Child Care Home

E WALLACE AVE , NEW CASTLE PA 16101
(724) 658-4664

About the Provider

Description: Parkers Family Daycare is a Family Child Care Home in NEW CASTLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185187
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: New Castle Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3
  • District Office Phone: (724) 285-9431 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-22 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was updated within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file was dated 5/8/18.

Correction Required: 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.)
I will take the form to my doctor's appointment on 12/10/20. In the future, I will make sure I have the health assessment form completed by the doctor at least every 24 months.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: On 9/29/20, it was observed that there was not an operable smoke detector on any level of the home including the attic, upstairs, main level, and basement because the alarm was deactivated by Guardian.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will replace the smoke detectors on each level of my home including the attic, upstairs, main level, and basement. I will contact an agent of the Department via FaceTime in order to demonstrate that all smoke detectors in my home are operable. I will not care for children in my home until the smoke detectors have been replaced. Operable smoke detectors will remain in place at all times.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's current certificate was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The certificate that was posted was expired.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will post the new certificate of compliance and keep the current certificate posted at all times.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and for household members #2 and #3 lacked NSOR verification certificates. The file for household member #3 lacked a child abuse clearance that was updated within the past 60 months. The child abuse clearance in the file was dated 6/11/15.

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. Facility Persons and Household Members #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have emailed the NSOR applications and completed the child abuse clearance information online. In the future, I will make sure the NSORs and all clearances are updated before they expire.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the last 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 8/5/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete the mandated reporter training. In the future, I will be sure to take the mandated reporter training before it expires.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toy room that 3 electrical outlets on the power strip next to the television accessible to children 5 years of age or younger did not have protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Covers were placed in the outlets and will remain in all outlets.
2019-03-25 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a parent review and update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement in 2018.

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.)
Current signatures for the updates are in the file. In the future, paperwork will be reviewed and signed by the parent every six months.
2019-03-25 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked valid first-aid training. The first-aid training expired in November 2018.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tonya will contact Debbie, the school, and the Red Cross to see who can schedule the training the soonest. Tonya will take the training. In the future, she will get her first-aid training renewed before the expiration date.
2018-03-15 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person is going to go to the doctor to get a copy of the health assessment. In the future, the health assessment will stay in the file and be updated every two years.
2017-05-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 was observed not to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per 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.)
The agreement form will be updated to contain the information. All children forms will be checked regularly to ensure they are complete.
2017-05-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of the persons designated by the parent for the child to be released to.

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.)
The agreement form will be updated to contain the information and all children forms will be checked regularly for completeness.
2017-05-31 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain the work information for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form will be updated with the enrolling parent's work information. All children forms will be checked regularly for completeness.
2017-05-31 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed not to contain a complete health report conducted within the last 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health report will be obtained for child #2 and maintained on file. All children files will be checked regularly for completeness.
2017-05-31 Renewal 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for child #2 was observed not to have been reviewed with the child's parent and documented with a signature within the last 6 months.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for child #2 will be reviewed with the child's parent and documentation will be made with a dated signature. All children files will be reviewed with the child's parent at least once every 6 months or whenever there is a change in information.
2017-05-31 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 a household member was observed not to contain valid clearances.

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.)
Valid clearances will be obtained for staff person #1 a household member and will be maintained on file. Clearances will be updated at least every 60 months.

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