Description: Peterson Group Day Care Home is a Group Child Care Home in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility bathroom was observed to have cleaning chemicals accessible to children in a utility closet. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock was installed on the utility closet door. Toxics shall be stored away from child access. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bathroom door was observed to have moisture damage causing splintering and peeling of the wood. The same door also had a visibly loose doorknob, creating a pinch point. The backyard was observed to have a loose pane of glass from a window in the play space accessible to children. 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.) Door was replaced. Going forward, such damage will be monitored and repaired or replaced as needed. Pane of glass was removed. Children's play spaces will be kept free of hazards. |
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| 2017-08-18 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Pieces of sharp metal scrap being stored near the fence. some items are sharp. 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.) Provider removed metal stored near fence. In the future provider will ensure that metal is not stored near children's play area. |
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| 2017-08-18 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Service reports not being completed for children in care after each six months of service. 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.) Service reports will be completed for all children in care. In the future child service reports will be completed every six months for each child enrolled. |
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| 2017-08-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information not being updated on child 1-4 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents update emergency contact forms for children 1-4. In the future provider will have each parent update the emergency contact for the child they have in care every six months. |
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| 2017-08-18 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rain gutter attached to garage in backyard gross motor area damaged and hanging from roof edge. Safety hazard to children while at play. 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.) Repaired rain gutter attached to garage in backyard. In the future provider will ensure rain gutter is secure and yard is safe in the future. |
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