Description: Ruiz Family Child Care is a Family Child Care in LANCASTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-10 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the first aid kit in the facility, it was found to be 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.) Everything missing was added to the first aid kit in the bathroom and the emergency pack. In the future, the first aid kits will always contain the required items. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon approaching and departing the facility, the caregiver was observed in the attached garage outside the range of being able to either see, hear, assess or direct the children as they were napping inside the home. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider immediately placed a staff person with the napping children. There will be always a staff present while children are sleeping to be able to assess them and keep them safe. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.118 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon observation, it was noted that two children approximately 1.5 years of age were soundly asleep and each were placed in a bounce seat and a infant swing respectfully. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children were immediately removed from the improper equipment and placed in the proper sleep equipment by the operator. Children will be always placed on their crib after they fall asleep where they can be more safe and secure. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that plastic bags were being stored in a storage closet that was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the door to the storage closet that contained plastic bags was locked and made inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the future plastic bags will be made inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's mom provided address of the release person and was added to child's emergency contact form. In the future everything on the emergency contact form will be reviewed for each child to make sure it has been completed entirely. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 had an immunization record on file but not an initial health report; child #2's admission date was 2/14/2019, which is longer than 60 days ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will be more cautious when it comes to documentation to be sure an initial health report is received by 60 days of attendance. Waiting on doctor's office to complete health report and be returned to me no later than Friday, August 23rd. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parent. 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.) From now on a feeding schedule will be documented in child's file. Extra copies of a feeding schedule form will be kept for future and parents of infant children will complete at time of enrollment and as updates are needed. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator was not in compliance with the CPSL as facility person #1 (employment start date 5/27/2019) does not have a State Police Clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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.) State Police Clearance was completed previously but not received and added to the file. We redid it the same day of inspection and placed in file. In the future we will be cautious when it comes to employee documentation. All required clearances will be included in employees files at all times. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.52(2) - One infant, four toddlers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed the operator was caring for one (1) infant and five (5) toddlers. Correction Required: The operator may provide care to no more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. No more than two related and unrelated infants may receive care at any one time. If one infant is in care, four toddlers are permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) By reviewing every child's schedule; there are only 2 days Wednesday/Thursday that amount will exceed the maximum of infants and toddlers at the same time. Had a meeting today with parents and got to the conclusion that parents will be alternating those 2 days for me not to exceed the amount. Since they will have time to now to make arrangements due to 1 of the toddlers going to Columbia for a month. In the future, I will not provide care to more than 5 related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. If 1 infant is on care, no more than 4 toddlers will be permitted in care at any one time. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was that observed protective receptacle covers were not placed in an electrical outlet in the garage children 5 years of age or younger sometimes use as a play area when using the riding toys. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection protective receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlet in the garage that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. In the future all electrical outlets that are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger will have protective covers in them or will otherwise be made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that several cleaning materials (disinfecting wipes, glass cleaner, laundry detergent) and other toxic materials (air freshener, sunscreen, diaper ointment, paint) in the bathroom and garage were accessible to children. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection all the cleaning materials and other toxic materials that were being stored in the bathroom were moved to a locked storage area and all the cleaning materials and other toxic materials that were accessible to children in the garage were moved out of reach and made inaccessible to children. In the future all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be stored in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.73(b)/3290.73(c) - Inaccessible to children/Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first-aid kit was being stored in the vanity in the bathroom and was accessible to children. The first-aid kit did not contain tweezers or scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. 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.) First Aid Kit was moved to a higher place where it is inaccessible to children. Scissors and tweezers were added. In the future everything will be in the first aid kit by reviewing periodically and kept in a safe place that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the outside play area that the dryer vent was broken and had a sharp edge. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) During the inspection duct tape was placed on the dryer vent to cover the sharp edges until a new dryer vent can be purchased and installed. In the future all surfaces, including those near the outdoor play area will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2018-10-02 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 and 3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents wrote in the name of the release person on the form. Going forward I will be checking all records monthly to make sure all are complete. |
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| 2018-10-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child # 1 and 2 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents wrote the work address and telephone number on the form. Going forward I will be checking all records monthly to make sure all are complete. |
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