Description: SHERRY CHRISTNERS HOME DAYCARE is a Group Child Care Home in SHARON PA, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cupboard in the kitchen that contained empty plastic bags was unlocked leaving those items accessible to the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider was cleaning out cabinet and forgot to lock the door. In the future staff will be more diligent to make sure cabinet is locked, and checks will be made many times daily to ensure it is locked. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The countertop in the kitchen was loose and not anchored down, causing it to possibly fall on the children or pinch their fingers. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Was temporarily secured with liquid nail until a permanent solution can be done. it will be checked daily to ensure it is secure. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 was lacking a financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider had it to be copied in her work office. It is now placed in child's file. In the future the financial agreement will be in the child's file. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Info received from parent and placed on form. Will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance name and policy number. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance policy number. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Info received from parent, info placed on form. Will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the child's release people. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Info was received from the parent and placed on the form. Will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, #3, and #4 all contain health assessments that were lacking 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent made a new appointment to get form filled out and update physicals. Again will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance on paperwork. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two health assessment more than 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 had taken time off for maternity leave. In the future will make sure to document absences in the future. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #2 contain two emergency plan trainings that are more than 12 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Found the training and placed into the staff's files. I will work on being more diligent making copies and getting into files. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance that was required by July 1, 2020 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Results received on 8/1/20 and placed in the staff's file. In the future will pay closer attention to detail and make sure all staff now and in the future have all applicable clearances. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The green cabinet in the kitchen containing cleaning products was unlocked. There was also a can of paint on the counter accessible to the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider was cleaning out cabinet and forgot to lock and throw away container. Cabinet will be checked numerous times daily. Staff will be more diligent to complete task completely. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The floor in the kitchen area has tears and is coming up. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Repairs will be done in a more timely fashion. A temporary repair was made with duct tape and vinyl glue until a more permanent solution (total floor replacement) can be achieved. In the future repairs will be done more timely. |
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| 2020-02-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlocked cabinet in the kitchen contained empty garbage bags making them accessible to the children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Lock had broken, lock was replaced. Will keep inaccessible to kids now and in the future. |
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| 2020-02-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen that contained paint, Lysol spray, zep cleaner making it all accessible to the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Lock had broken, lock was replaced. Will keep inaccessible to kids now and in the future. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility person #1 has spent time in the child care while children are in care with no individual record. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) File was there, no key for staff to retrieve the file. In the future will have key on site for rep to gain access to files if owner is unavailable. |
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