Roberta Bauer Gdch - Mckeesport PA Group Child Care Home

62 DUNCAN STATION RD , MCKEESPORT PA 15135
(412) 751-8098

About the Provider

Description: ROBERTA BAUER GDCH is a Group Child Care Home in MCKEESPORT PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176061
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language
  • Schools Served: Elizabeth Forward - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 and #3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child #2 and #3 now specifies the date on which the fee is to be paid. I will make sure each agreement specifies the date on which the fee is to be paid.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #4, who had been enrolled more than 6 months, did not contain a Child Service Report. I will make sure a child service report is completed every 6 months for each enrolled child.

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.)
The record for child #4 now includes a Child Service Report.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility on 9/6/2016.

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.)
An appointment has been made and a health report will be coming July 27th. I will make sure the parent of every enrolled child provides an initial health assessment no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 did not include a current health assessment.

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.)
A staff health assessment has been done. I will make sure all staff have a health assessment conducted every 24 months.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.26(c)/3280.192(3) - Training regarding plan/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification that training regarding the emergency plan was received on an annual basis during the period between 3/27/19 and 5/13/20.

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. 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.)
The record for staff #1 and #2 includes verification that training regarding the emergency plan was received on 5/13/2020. I will make sure the next emergency plan training is done on an annual time period.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: a plug in air freshener in the electrical outlet by the bathroom sink; and hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and Bactro Kill on the kitchen countertop.

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.)
I immediately moved all toxic materials in kitchen to a locked area and I removed the air freshener. I will store all toxics in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.91(c) - Door opens in at landing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A door that opened directly into the stairwell to the basement did not have a landing beyond the door and it was not restricted from opening.

Correction Required: If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I immediately put on a safety door knob so children can not open door. The basement door will be restricted from opening while children are in care.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A fire drill was not held at least every 60 days during the period between 2/12/20 and 5/18/20.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted within the last 60 days. I will make sure my fire drills are done every 60 days.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not update the child service report for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 at least once in a 6-month period between 5/2018 and 1/2019.

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.)
The child service report for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 has been updated within the last 6-months. In the future the operator will update the child service report for all enrolled children at least once in a 6-month period.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 was not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period between 5/2018 and 1/2019.

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. 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.)
The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 have been reviewed by a parent within the last 6-months. In the future the emergency contact information and financial agreement for all enrolled children will be reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3280.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #4 and #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The record for child #4 and #5 now contains signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. In the future the records for all enrolled children will contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent will be obtained prior to admission.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #4 and #5 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.)
The record for child #4 and #5 now contains signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. In the future the records for all enrolled children will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and written consent will be prior to admission.
2018-12-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(a)(1)/3280.52(c) - Primary staff person present/Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:05 p.m. staff #1, identified as primary staff, was observed alone with (6) preschool children and (1) older toddler.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in 3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I called a staff member to come in and in the future, if this type or any other emergency occurs, I will first phone another staff person to come in before I allow that person who needs to leave - leave, making sure I am not out of compliance.
2018-12-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a power strip and an electrical outlet located under a table in the hallway that did not have protective covers in (5) of the receptacles.

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.)
I inserted covers in the outlets and in the future, I will make sure all electrical outlets are covered.
2018-05-16 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on a conversation with the operator and review of the children's files, it was established that child service reports have not been completed for any of the children enrolled at the facility.

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.)
A child service report will be completed for each child enrolled at the facility and a copy will be provided to the family. In the future an agreement will 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 will 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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