Pio Pio Family Day Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care Home

W WHITEHALL ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(484) 274-7307

About the Provider

Description: PIO PIO FAMILY DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN 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-00186726
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-06 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the physical site inspection on 10/26/2020, it was observed that there was a child who was utilizing a pack and play. Provider did state that child sleeps in pack and play. The pack and play was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pack and play was labeled. In the future, it will remain labeled.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection on 10/26/2020, it was observed that the facility did not have an operable smoke detector in the child care area or on the first floor. This condition poses a threat to the health and safety of children.

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.)
Replaced smoke detectors with certification representative present. In the future, the smoke detectors will be maintained at all times.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was last updated on 10/17/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated. In the future, it will be updated annually.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person 1 and household member 2 did not have the NSOR on file during the dates of inspection from 10/6/2020-10/26/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person 1 and household member 2 will obtain NSOR. In the future, it will be kept on file.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not have tweezers.

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.)
Provider replaced tweezers. In the future, provider will ensure first aid kit has all necessary items.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1, who is a young toddler, did not have a new child service report on file. The last one on file was from 5/23/2018.

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. In the future, a new one will be updated every 6 months.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have an updated fee agreement or emergency form on file. The last updated occurred in May of 2018.

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 informationA 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.)
I will update fee agreement and emergency form. In the future, I will update them every 6 months.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1, who is a young toddler, had a health assessment on file that was dated 11/26/2018. Child 1 also had a missing DTAP shot on the immunization report. As a result, the immunization record was also not updated.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain an updated health and immunization record. In the future, I will obtain an updated health report and immunization record every 6 months for young toddlers.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, 10/17/2019, it was found that the downstairs, which was also the child care area, did not have an operable smoke detector installed.

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 installed a smoke detector with certification representative present. In the future, I will test the smoke detectors on a yearly basis.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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.)
Provider posted the facility's current certificate of compliance. In the future, provider will keep current certificate of compliance posted.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was last reviewed in October of 2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator reviewed the emergency plan with certification representative present. In the future, the emergency plan will be reviewed on an annual basis.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The pack and play that was in use during the renewal inspection was not labeled with a child's name on it.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pack and play has been labeled with the child's name. In the future, I will ensure that the pack and play always has the child's name.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have a date of admission on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 admission date has been corrected. In the future, the agreement will be check and ensure that all information is completed.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have physician information in the file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 has not yet submitted the child health record on file. Numerous attempts has been made, but parent is not responding to the request. In the future, children will not be accepted for care if health record is not completed.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3290.131(c) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 and 2 did not have their health reports signed by a physician, PA or a CRNP.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 and 2 has not completed the health record. Parent has been given a Health Record form to have physician signed and date. This records will be complete before 11/7/2018. In the future, health records will be check for completeness and accuracy.

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