Description: PENN GARDEN DAY CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in MONROEVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 145 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in the Preschool area. 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.) The bin was replaced. Staff will continue to monitor bins for good condition and replace as needed. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Children #3 and #5 lacked child service reports that had been completed every 6 months. Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #3 has a current child service report on file at this time. Operator will complete a Child Service Report for Child #5. Operator will assure that Child Service Reports are completed every 6 months. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the physician information for the child. The current emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #6 lacked the addresses for the physician's. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will review the child's emergency contact forms with the parent and request the missing physician information. Operator will review the emergency contact form when it is given at enrollment and assure that it is provided. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will review the child's emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing information. Operator will review the emergency contact form at enrollment to assure that it includes all needed information. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Children #1 and #4 lacked the addresses for the release person's listed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will review the children's emergency contact forms with the parent and request the missing release person addresses. Operator will require the parent to provide the name, address and telephone number of the release person at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #3, #4 and #5 lacked verification that the children had received annual flu vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP and written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will request that the parent provide written verification of an annual flu vaccination or a written exemption will be obtained. Operator is requesting that the parent provide documentation each time the child visits the physician. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the medication cabinet in the office one expired Benadryl and one expired Acetaminophen were observed. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medications were discarded. Operator will complete monthly checks on medication and discard upon expiration. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medication logs were missing for three Acetaminophen medications in the medication cabinet in the Office. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will have the parents complete medication logs for the Acetaminophens. Operator has discussed medications being left in children's book bags with parents. Operator does require parents to provide a written medication log. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 lacked the professional title of the health professional who completed the examination. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will contact the physician and request the missing information. Operator will assure that all adult health assessments include all needed information. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Infant feeding scheduled written by parents were not on file for three infants receiving care at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Infant feeding schedules will be requested by the parent. Infant feeding schedules will be requested at the time of enrollment for all infants. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked updated FBI clearances within 5 years as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff Person #4 will be removed from a child care taking position until their updated FBI clearance is obtained. Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 have updated FBI clearances on file at this time. Operator will assure that all Staff have current clearances on file at all times. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the art area in the back of the toddler child care space. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet. Operator will continue to monitor outlets for protective receptacle covers to assure that they remain covered at all times. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was observed to be sitting on a table in the school age area and could be accessible to children who receive care in the space. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The first aid kit was moved and made inaccessible. Operator will assure that first aid kits are kept out of reach. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Infant classroom was missing 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 placed in the first aid kit. First aid kits will be periodically checked for supplies to assure that they contain all items. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Facility has utilized a high chair for time out purposes for a young toddler in care. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We have eliminated the use of high chair use as a time out purpose of discipline. We will now sit the child on the floor for 1 minute for every year of their age in a designated spot. |
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