Segarras Llc - Lancaster PA Group Child Care Home

843 GARNET AVE , LANCASTER PA 17603
(717) 925-0218

About the Provider

Description: SEGARRAS LLC is a Group Child Care Home in LANCASTER 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-00175251
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, French, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-06 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information was not present in each child care space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of the emergency contact forms will be placed into each child care space. They will be kept in each child care space and will be updated any time changes are made or when a new child enrolls.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include 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.)
The missing information will be obtained. Moving forward, only complete emergency contact forms will be accepted
2019-05-31 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information on file for children 1 and 2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing signatures will be obtained. Moving forward, only complete emergency contact forms will be accepted.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3280.33(c) - Facility persons w/ first-aid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1 and 2 do not have current first aid trainings on file. Staff persons 1 and 2 have each been alone in the facility with children.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will be trained in pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person 2 will not be alone with children until he completes the training. Moving forward, any staff persons that are alone with children will have a current pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.
2019-02-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.105(f)/3280.105(j) - 2 feet apart/Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had bumper pads. There was less than 2 feet of space on all four sides of the crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bumpers were removed and items surrounding crib were moved to allow for necessary space. Bumpers will not be used, and 2 feet of space will be on 3 sides.
2019-02-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.71/3280.76 - Heat Source/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the gate keeping the children out of the kitchen was broken and the door was off the hinges. This allowed access to the working stove located in the kitchen. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. 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.)
The gate was put back up and will remain up. Children will not have access to the stove or kitchen.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Mulch and small rocks (less than 1 inch in diameter) were observed in the outdoor child care space that will be used by infants/toddlers.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mulch and rocks will be removed. Infants and toddlers will not have access to items that will fit in a choke tube (less than 1 inch in diameter).
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed sleeping on nap mats that had less than 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There will be at least 2 feet of free space on 3 sides of any rest equipment while in use.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/11/19, a staff person was observed taking two children upstairs to the restroom during nap-time while leaving the remaining two children unsupervised downstairs in the living room area.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, all children will be supervised at all times.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the opening inspection, the operator was unable to produce a current copy of an insurance policy. The provide stated she has not yet obtained the coverage.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Liability insurance will be obtained and kept current.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 3 did not include documentation of education, or sufficient documentation of experience to serve as a primary staff person. The record for staff person 2 (primary staff person) did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of experience working with children.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The documentation will be obtained and placed in their staff files. Moving forward, the education and experience will be documented prior to new staff starting.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the applicable regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The regulations will be posted and remain posted.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The provide was unable to produce documentation that staff persons 2 and 3 had been trained on the emergency plan.

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.)
Staff persons 2 and 3 will be trained on the emergency plan and it will be documented and placed in their staff files. Moving forward, new staff will be trained on the emergency plan before they start working, and we will train current staff annually.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Toxic air fresheners were observed in areas accessible to the children. (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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The items have been removed. Toxic items will be stored out of the reach of children.
2019-01-11 Initial review 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fan to the central AC unit was exposed and would be accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) A section of the front door was observed to be in poor repair, as the metal/paint was cracked and sharp.

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.)
The fan was covered, and the front door will be repaired. Moving forward, all building surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards.

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