Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home - Harrisburg PA Group Child Care Home

1314 HERR ST , HARRISBURG PA 17103
(717) 236-0999

About the Provider

Description: Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Home is a Group Child Care Home in HARRISBURG 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-00177056
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Harrisburg City - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/31/2020 in the outdoor play space that there was a portable canopy structure down close to the ground that was not being utilized properly according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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.)
portable canopy in the outdoor play area that was not being utilized property was removed. All indoor and outdoor toys, play equipment and other equiipment will be clean, in good repair, and free from sharp edges that would pose a hazard in the child care space.
2020-08-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.20/3280.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following hazards accessible to children in the back yard where the children enter the facility were also observed on 8/31/2020: a pile of debris, which includes tree branches, sharp pieces of metal, a discarded lawn mower, a discarded vehicle battery, sharp pieces of chain link fencing and a trailer with splintering wood, debris and large pieces of rocks in the parking area; unlidded trashcans containing garbage; splintering pieces of wood and plywood throughout the area; rusting and torn chairs on porch and in grassy area; recycle bin with splintering boards; a pile of pavers and rocks near the tree; a section of white fencing with broken slats leaning against a black trashcan; unlidded blue barrel containing water; multiple pieces of sharp white metal containing electrical outlets; black webbed strap hanging from the porch banister; unstable projector crate; broken cooler with rusting metal objects.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.)
All hazards accessible to the children from the back yard to the entering of the facility, and porch area shall be removed. All conditions at the facility shall not pose a threat to the safety and health of the children in the future including outdoor play area. All surfaces shall be kept clean in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2020-08-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/31/2020 that there were bags of charcoal briquettes and de-icer crytals accessible to children at the porch area.

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.)
All bags of charcoal & de-icer was removed from the porch area. In the future all cleaning and toxic materials shall be kept in a locked area inaccessible children, and stored away from food, areas in the child care space.
2020-08-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/29/2020 both sides of the walkway leading to the entrance of the child care facility had numerous pieces of metal and other discarded objects that were accessible to children which pose hazards to children. Continued deficiency: It was observed on 8/31/2020 that both sides of the walkway leading to the entrance of the child care facility still contained numerous pieces of metal and other discarded objects that were accessible to children.

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.)
Both sides of the walkway leading to the child care facility was removed of metal and other discarded material that was accessible to children posing a hazard. In the future all floors,walls, and other surfaces, including the outdoor play area shall be kept clean, good repair and free from visible hazards.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #4 does 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 date on which the fee is to be paid was written on the agreement. In the future all agreements will specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #4 does not include the work address and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #4 wrote their work address and telephone number on the emergency contact form. In the future I will make sure all emergency contact forms include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not require the parent of child #1, #2 and #3 to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department or a written statement of exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief for the influenza immunization that is recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The 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.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents provided a written exemption letter stating their child will not receive the influenza vaccination because of a strong personal objection. In the future I will obtain documentation that the each enrolled child 6 months of age or older has received the flu shot or obtain an exemption letter from the parents and place it in their file.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as staff person #1 has mandated reporter training dated 4/24/2015, which is longer than 60 months and is no longer valid. The operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as staff person #2 has mandated reporter training dated 5/14/2015, which is longer than 60 months and is no longer valid. The operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as HHM #3 has not obtained a DHS FBI clearance or NSOR verification.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated reporter training was completed on person #1 &#2. NSOR was completed on family member and waiting on verification. FBI clearance was completed on family member. In the future all clearances and mandated reporter training will be updated every 5 years on staff and family members.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.62(c)/3280.114 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Outdoor Activity Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The provider stated that she has not been taking the children outside on a daily basis because the outdoor play space needs to be cleaned up. It was observed on 7/29/2020 the designated outdoor play space had numerous branches, weeds, dirt and debris throughout the play space, posing a hazard to children and unsafe for large muscle activity.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outdoor play space was cleaned up and clear out all debris. In the future the outdoor play space will be kept clean and clear of any hazards and safe for large muscle activity. Children will be taken out on a daily basis unless weather doesn't permit.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.64 - Outside Walkways Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/29/2020 the outside walkway near the stairs that lead to the entrance of the child care facility had numerous pavers stacked on top of the concrete walkway which pose a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All pavers that were stacked on the concrete to entrance to the childcare facility was removed from the walkway from tripping hazard. All hazards leading on outside walkway will be clear at all times in the future, from ice, snow, leaves or equipment.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/29/2020 a plastic container of Motor Oil, which is a toxic material was on the ground beside the walkway children use to gain entrance to the child care facility and therefore was 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.)
Plastic container of Motor Oil was removed from walkway were children gain entrance. In the future all cleaning materials & toxic materials will be stored in kept in a lock area inaccessible to children and food areas.
2020-07-21 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/29/2020 a metal chair in the outdoor play space was not in good repair as it was rusted and flaking. It was observed on 7/29/2020 both sides of the walkway leading to the entrance of the child care facility had numerous pieces of metal and other discarded objects that were accessible to children which pose hazards to children.

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.)
Metal chair in the outdoor play area, metal and other discarded objects along walkway was removed. In the future all surfaces inside and outside the facility will be kept clean and in good repair and free from hazards.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed five (5) small play animals with a diameter of less than 1 inch were 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the toy bin which contained several small toy animals was placed out of reach of infant and toddler children who are still placing items in their mouth. In the future all small toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch will be made inaccessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

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.)
The parents of child#1 completed the emergency contact form by placing N/A or None on the lines regarding the child's special needs as the child does not have any as specified by the parent, physician, or physician's assistant. In the future I will make sure that parents specify something on the emergency contact forms to indicate if the child has any special needs as that information is needed in an emergency situation.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3280.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant 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 health report was received from parent that was written and signed by a physician, physician assistant or CRNP and includes the individual professional title. In the future I will make sure that all health reports that are provided by a parent are written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

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