Sherry Christners Home Daycare

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.