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Place Like Home Childcare

Erie, PA · Erie County
E 22nd St, Erie, PA 16503
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Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 812-6020
E 22nd St
Erie, PA 16503
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00244573
License Issued
Nov 18, 2025
Active Through
Nov 18, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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PLACE LIKE HOME CHILDCARE is a Family Child Care in ERIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and 3 did not contain the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.

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.)
Enrolling parents work address and work phone number is updated on form.
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance information is updated on child¿s form .
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's initial health assessment is dated 11/21/24 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each child must have a completed health report form at the time of enrollment or no more than 60 days past enrollment day .
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/17/24 and 7/22/25 which are more than 12 months apart.

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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child¿s health report form was completed but not in time , Child reports must be done yearly .
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/17/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 may not work in a child- care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated Reporter Training has been completed .
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom upstairs was a Febreze plug in that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fabreze Plug in is unplugged and removed from facility for children¿s safety .
2025-08-22 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room the window facing the back outdoor play space was cracked with a sharp edge.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Duck tape is covering crack on window and sharp edge .
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space a small plastic blue chair was cracked all the way through causing 2 holes with sharp edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chair was put in the trash and will be replaced .
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file contained a child service report dated 6/4/24 which was more than 6 months from the time of the child's enrollment(See LIS code Sheet).

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure all child service reports are completed every 6 months.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain the health insurance policy number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent added childs insurance policy number to childs emergency form.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 and 4's files were missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be release.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent added address to emergency forms .
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for child #2 was dated 2/1/24 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure all parents turn in a completed child health report within 60 days of chid's enrollment.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file contained written verification of immunization dated 1/25/24 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure all parents complete a child health report form within 60 days of start date no more than 60 days.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed child's emergency form for parental consent for administration of minor first-aide procedures by facility staff.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and 2's files did not contain 2 written non-family references. Staff #1's file contained one non-family reference and one letter written by her sister. Staff #2's file contains one non-family reference and one reference written by her cousin.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Get references from someone other than family.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, 2, and 3 had emergency plan training on 6/1/22 and 8/31/23 which is more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward operator will assure that each facility person receives training regarding emergency plan at the time initial employment,on an annual basis and at the time each plan is updated with all training documented.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter explaining the emergency procedures to provide to the parent of each enrolled child.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward we now have a letter explaining emergency procedures to provide to parents of each child enrolled .
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 3/8/19 and 4/3/24 which are more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward I will make sure all staff have clearances completed on time no more than 60 months apart.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the dining area of the main room 2 protective outlet covers were missing.

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.)
Outlet covers were put back into place
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The outside wooden fenced was splintered in multiple places and one wooden post was detached and laying on the ground. A piece of plywood attached to the bottom of the facility in the outside play space was splintered and crumbling away.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
replace all fences/wood that is damaged in the backyard play area with new and safe parts.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs room next to the office there was peeling paint on the wall under the television.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeling paint on the wall covered with a piece of colored duck tape.
2024-08-20 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log contained the following dates 8/2/23-10/29/23(88 days) which are more than 60 days apart.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure fire drills are conducted at least 60 days apart and documented.
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing pad in the diapering area in the bathroom was observed to be torn exposing the children to the foam interior, which poses a choking hazard to children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repair or replace changing pad in diaper changing area to ensure children are safe at all times .
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.

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.)
Parents work address added to child's emergency files.
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to address is on file.
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained a health assessment dated 10/2/20 and an updated assessment dated 7/14/23, which exceeded 24 months. The file of facility person #2 contained a health assessment dated 1/18/21 and an updated assessment dated 7/28/23, which exceeded 24 months. The file of facility person #3 contained a health assessment dated 1/25/21 and an updated assessment dated 8/2/23, which exceeded 24 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.)
All facility persons health assessment must be completed every 24 months and not to exceed 24 months. Staff persons have current health assessments on file.
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation on file of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation will be on file of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency .
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 6/18/18 and 7/11/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance results will be renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification for all staff. Facility person #2 has current PA Criminal History clearance results on file.
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The wooden gate door to the fence in the outside play space was observed to have broken wood boards and was not in good repair. The gate door was observed to be splintering and have nails protruding. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges, sharp points and visible hazards.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wooden gate/door will be replaced or repaired to stay in compliance and make sure that all children are safe at all times .
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of conducting fire drills exceeded 60 days from 12/3/22 to 2/3/23, 4/3/23 to 6/3/23, and 6/3/23 to 8/3/23.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Primary staff person will ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
2023-08-22 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 5/4/23 to 6/4/23 and 7/3/23 to 8/3/23.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection system must be tested every 30 days and put on file to be in compliance with standards established in regulations.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the children who receive care.

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.)
labels for each child and each resting equipment will be labeled .
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen measured temperature at 80° F. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that that the thermometer was inoperable.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometer will be replaced with a new one in working condition .
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: A yellow toy storage shelf in the Main Room was observed to be unanchored, posing a toppling risk.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Yellow stand was moved immediately to a safer and more steel position
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room at approximately 10:00 a.m., staff person #1 was observed to roughly grab a toy out of a child's hands and then the child cried. Staff person #1 then picked the child up from under the arms and aggressively slammed the child's bottom onto the floor.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was coached/ we had a conversation letting her know that it is unacceptable to roughly handle any child at any time whatsoever .
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 did not include the amount of the fee to be paid for services.

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 is now updated to include the fee.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #4 had the original agreement form at the facility and did not provide the parent the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will receive the original agreement plan and i will keep copies.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the emergency contact information on who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact was updated and filled out correctly.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2, #3 and #4 observed to be lacking the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 lacked the work telephone number.

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.)
emergency forms are updated with correct information.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked information on the emergency form of the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed for an emergency.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency form was updated by parent
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was observed not to be posted in the Infant Room and Room 4.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency transportation forms are now posted in all rooms
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the diapering area in the upstairs bathroom, soiled diapers were observed in a hands-free can that lacked a plastic-liner.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic liner or bag should always be in all trash cans.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facilities emergency plan lacked documentation on addressing continuity of operations in an emergency.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Documentation on addressing continuity of operations will be added to the existing emergency plan .
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff must complete health and safety training within 90days or hire. Staff #1 has now completed the correct training.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: On the top of the backpack storage unit in the Main Room, it was observed a bottle of hand sanitizer and a container of disinfectant wipes that are labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children" were accessible to children. In the children's bathroom upstairs, two bottles of hair glue that are labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" were observed in the bathroom's mirror cabinet and accessible to children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No chemicals or anything that is labeled 'keep out of reach of children' should never be in a childs reach and will be put up in a safe place that is locked up.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The wooden fence surrounding the outdoor play space was observed to have eight panels on the left side and eight panels on the far back side broken off at the bottom of the fence. In the left corner in the outdoor play space, three nails were observed protruding from the fence and six panels of the wooden fence were observed to be broken off at the top. These conditions expose the children in care to splintering, rough edges, and pinch points.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Panels on the fence are now replaced and i will make sure there are no nails protruding from fences.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the basement floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
evacuation routes are now posted in basement.
2022-08-09 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 8/30/21-9/30/21, 10/30/21-11/30/21, 2/27/22-3/30/22, 4/29/22-5/30/22, and 6/3/22-7/5/22.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire testing will always be done every 30 days or less.

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