Sanders Family Daycare - Erie PA Group Child Care Home

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, did not include a Child Service Report conducted within the past 6 months: 5/23/19. Child Service Report was due for this child prior to suspended regulations due to COVID-19.

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).

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months: 1/26/18.

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 is current. The files for Staff Person #2 and #3 did not include a health assessment conducted within the past 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.

Noncompliance Area: A menu was not posted at the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreements in the files for Child #1 through #4 have not been updated in the past 6 months. Child #1: 2/26/19. Child #2: 4/8/19. Child #3: 2/18/19. Child #4: 2/18/19.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was not an interconnected smoke detector system because interconnected system had been purchased, but not installed. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. The agent of the Department will file a complaint with the appropriate municipal office to request an additional fire safety inspection by the appropriate agency to verify compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 and per Chapter 20.35(c). Operable interconnected smoke detectors will be installed on each floor.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1, 2 and 3 did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training conducted within the past 60 months. Staff Person #1: 5/28/15. Staff Person #2: 6/8/15. Staff Person #3: 6/10/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #4, a household member, did not include a Child Abuse Clearance conducted within the past 60 months: 6/8/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Observed all-purpose cleaner and window cleaner, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet under the restroom sink. Observed several cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet above the toilet in the restroom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed broken, splintering wood propped against the wall at the exit to the outdoor play space and near the side of the house in the outdoor play space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Service Reports in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 were not conducted in the past six months. Child #1: March, 2018. Child #2: 4/18/18. The files for Child #3, #4 and #5, who have been enrolled for more than six months, did not include Child Service Reports.

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).

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include the phone numbers of the release persons.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parental updates for the Fee Agreements and Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 exceeded six months between updates. Child #1:5/10/18-4/3/19. Child #2: 4/18/18-4/19/19. The most recent parental updates for the Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #4 exceeded six months between updates: 4/18/18-2/26/19. The most recent parental updates for these forms are now current. The fee agreement in the file for Child #4 has not been updated since 4/18/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #4, who recently turned two years old, exceeded six months during the time the child was a young toddler. The most recent health report in the file for Child #4 is current.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a Preschool Child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past twelve months.

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.