Silvestre Child Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care Home

N FOUNTAIN ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(610) 597-2547

About the Provider

Description: SILVESTRE CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183952
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up Service to/from home
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #2 & 3 are missing updated child service reports.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will document services to be provided and complete updated child service reports. In the future I will document at time of enrollment services to be provided and will complete child service reports every 6 months.
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will document whom the child may be released to. At time of enrollment parents will document who their child can be released to.
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will document the child's date of admission. In the future all agreements will have the child's date of admission.
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing parents work addresses and telephone numbers.

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.)
Will have parents provide work information. In the future all new enrollments will have parents work information documented on the emergency contact form.
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing updated health assessments.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents provide updated health assessments. In the future I will have parents provide updated health assessments every 12 months.
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the child's immunization status.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents provide documentation regarding the child's immunizations. In the future I will make sure parents provide immunization records along with the child's health assessment.
2019-09-26 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing updated agreements.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents review and update agreements. In the future parents will review and sign agreements every 6 months.
2018-09-21 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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 are missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents sign for consent of emergency medical and first aid. When any new children are enrolled I will make sure parents sign consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.
2017-12-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the amount of the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected at the time of inspection. In the future I will make sure all agreements have the fee amount documented at the time of enrollment.
2017-12-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing specific services to be provided to the family and the child.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected at the time of inspection. In the future I will make sure I document the services I provide to the family and the children.
2017-12-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the child's departure time.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected at the time of inspection. In the future I will make sure all agreements have arrival and departure times listed.
2017-12-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected at the time of inspection. In the future I will make sure all agreements have the child's date of admission.
2017-09-05 Initial review 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL GET A THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL KEEP A THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
2017-09-05 Initial review 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GROUND NEAR THE BACK PORCH THAT WAS LARGE ENOUGH FOR A CHILD TO FALL INTO AND GET STUCK UNDER THE PORCH.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL FIX THE PORCH AND COVER THE HOLE SO THAT NO CHILDREN CAN GET UNDER IT. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL KEEP THE HOLE COVERED AND FIX HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS IMMEDIATELY.
2017-09-05 Initial review 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE WERE 2 OULETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS WITHOUT COVERS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL KEEP OUTLET COVERS IN ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN UNDER 5.

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