Sheree Jennings Family Child Care Home - Pittsburgh PA Family Child Care Home

Noncompliance Area: There was not a child service report in the file for child #1, enrolled more than 6 months. The last 2 child service reports in the file for child #2 were dated approximately 15 months apart. The last child service report in the file for child #3 was dated more than 6 months ago.

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 3290.124(e).

Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child# #2, a preschooler, was dated almost 24 months ago.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #3 did not include a flu shot or a written statement of exemption by a parent.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: The fire smoke detector at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor had been removed for painting and was not replaced before children were in care.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 uncovered outlets on the power strip next to the microwave in the kitchen.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: The lock on the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink was broken, making the door easy to open. There was no barrier to the kitchen, making the following toxics accessible to the children in care in the adjacent room: Bottle of Chlorox bleach, bottle of Lysol all-purpose cleaner, 2 cans DG Home disinfectant spray, 2 cans Lysol disinfectant spray,

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: There was not a barrier between the kitchen and the room in which the children were playing, and the stove knobs were still on the stove, making the stove accessible to the preschoolers receiving care in the adjacent room.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a hole, approximately 5"x5", on the bottom of the door leading from the kitchen to the facility's basement, which is child care space and is where the bathroom is located. There was a hole, approximately 1'x3", at the bottom of the bathroom wall near the sink.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include any physician's information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include any health insurance information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: The last update in writing by a parent in the file for child on the emergency contact form and the agreement form was more than 6 months ago.

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 informationA 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 file for child #1 and #2, both enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Noncompliance Area: The list of vaccinations in the file for child #3 stated that the parent declined the flu shot, however, there was no statement from the parent stating objection to the flu shot for personal or religious beliefs.

Correction Required: 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.