Description: SHERRI TURNS DAYCARE is a Family Child Care Home in NEWPORT PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the shower stall in the bathroom used by children had razors and hygiene products that stated keep out of reach of children. The TV in the child care space was not secured to the wall and could be topple over by the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A gate was put across the shower stall. The TV was attached to the stand. In the future all toys and equipment will be safe and in good repair. |
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| 2020-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that owner/operator's last health assessment was dated 6-21-18. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Updated health assessment and TB Test was completed on 8-8-2020. In the future my health assessment will be completed every 24 months as required. |
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| 2020-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that the owner/operator last completed their mandated reporter training on 1/12/2015. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mandated reporter training was completed on 8-8-2020. I will comply with the CPSL in the future. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection on 1/10/2020 that there was not an operable smoke detector in the basement because the battery was missing; there was not an operable smoke detector on the second floor because it was removed when work was done to the home and not replaced This condition presents a threat to the health and safety of the children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The smoke detector in the basement was replaced, a new smoke detector was put on the second floor and the attic. The provider face timed the ELCR and demonstrated all smoke detectors were operable on 1/10/20. In the future all smoke detectors will remain operable as required. |
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| 2018-06-18 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I had the father sign for consent for emergency medical care and first aid as soon as the father picked the child up. I will be sure to have all parents sign for consent for emergency medical care and first aid as required. |
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| 2018-06-18 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that a protective receptacle cover was not placed on an electrical outlet in the child care room that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) The protective receptacle cover was put in the outlet. Receptacle covers will remain on electrical outlet as required. |
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| 2018-06-18 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that a razor used for shaving was in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom used by the daycare children. 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.) The razor was removed from the bathroom at the time of inspection. Razors will be kept out of the bathroom used by the children. All surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards as required. |
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| 2017-06-16 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization for the family cat was not available at inspection. Correction Required: A veterinarian`s certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The cat rabies vaccine was updated and certificate received due to changes in vet. In the future documentation will remain on file. |
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| 2017-06-16 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1's last health report was dated 3-30-2016. Child #2's last health report was dated 6-3-2016. Child #4's last health report was dated 2-1-2016. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Children's updated health reports were obtained and in file. In the future children's health reports will be obtained when children have annual well child check ups. |
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| 2017-06-16 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The owner/operator has not had a health assessment completed since 7/2013. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A health assessment and PPD/TB test were obtained and placed in file. Health assessment will remain on file and updated every 24 months. |
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| 2017-06-16 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated within the past six months. Child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6's emergency contact information was not reviewed and updated within the past six months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All emergency contact forms and agreements were updated. In the future the forms will be updated every January and July. |
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| 2017-06-16 | Renewal | 3290.61/3290.64(a) - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A trampoline was accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Two gasoline cans were on the back porch in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.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.) A padlock was placed on the opening of the trampoline and the gas cans were placed in the garage. In the future the padlock will remain on the opening of the trampoline and the gas cans will remain in the shed. |
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| 2017-06-16 | Renewal | 3290.94(c) - Four times a year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fire evacuation drills were not being conducted four times per year. Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A fire drill was conducted on 6/12/17 and another one will be held in September. In the future fire drills will be held every three months. |
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