Description: SWEET PEA CHILDCARE is a Group Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child #2 did not include the names of the persons 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent added names to whom the child may be released. My plan to correct is to make sure this information is always provided on both the emergency form as well as agreement. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include complete addresses for all listed release persons. 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.) child #1- the address has been added to emergency contact info. Plan of actions is to make sure all address and phone number are collected at the time of enrollment and to enforce at all time. child #3 - this child is no longer with us. She did not return after we reopened June 1st. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #2 is dated, 7/2019, more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #4 is dated, 5/2019, 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All parents for children enrolled have updated their emergency info and contact forms. Form of action, to make sure all information is addressed and verified with the parents every 6 months. child # is no longer with us. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 7/5/19, does not include an initial health assessment , due to be completed within 60 days of enrollment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction is to be more diligent with gathering this information at time of enrollment. Recent heath assessment has been forwarded. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, a young toddler, is dated 6/4/19, is more than 6 months old Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) # 4 is no longer with us. Plan of action: to pay closer attention to acquiring from parents updated health report every 6 months. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 10/11/19, is not signed and dated by the examining health care professional, making it invalid. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent for child #1 has given health report with written date and signed by a physician assistant or CRNP. Along with title and phone number. Is now in file. Plan of action: to always make sure the physicians info. is present on the health assessment form at enrollment. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, does not include verification of an influenza vaccination, as is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, dated 1/9/19, is dated more than 1 year ago. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD # 3 IS NO LONGER WITH US. CHILD #1's LETTER OF REFUSAL HAS BEEN FAXED TO our certification representative.. PLAN OF ACTION IS TO MAKE SURE IF INFLUENZA ISI REJECTED, FOR THE PARENTS TO SIGN LETTER OF REFUSAL AND MAKE SURE THIS DOCUMENT IS IN THE CLIENTS FILE AT ALL TIME. ALSO, MAKE SURE BOTTOM OF HEALTH ASS. FORM IS SIGNED BY THE CHILDS PHYSICIANF ALONG WITH SIGNATURE AND PHONE #. QUESTION OF ABILITY TO ATTEND CHILDCARE TO ALWAYS BE CHECKED. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the physical site inspection on 9/3/20, there was not a current weekly menu posted in the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A menu is now in a conspicuous location. Also, a copy is sent home with the parents weekly. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not a written feeding plan submitted by the parent for the infant receiving care at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child is no longer enrolled with us. Plan of action: To have the parents of infants file out form for feeding schedule. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 is dated 3/22/19, more than 1 year ago. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My plan is to draw up a new consent emergency plan for both Kristen and myself to sign. We have reviewed out emergency plan and will make sure we renew update each year accordingly. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 does not include 6 hours of required annual training for the most recently completed anniversary period between 3/25/19-2/35/20. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) #1 Completed CDA course as well as CAFFP annual training for child care centers 2019-2020. CDA certificate forwarded and annual training 3 hrs. #2 is presently enrolled in the CDA accredited course now and has exceeded required 6 hrs so far. trainer: Theresa Hetler M.ED( to make sure to apply to training throughout the year to meet the required training hours. |
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| 2019-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Recite from SIN-00156613: The agreement on file for Child #1was the original agreement; the facility is to retain a copy and give the original to the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy has been made and the original was given to the client. I n the future, we plan on checking to make sure the original is given to the client and copy retained for our records. |
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| 2019-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Recite from SIN-00156613: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage. 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.) we have received the group ins. number from the parent and marked on emergency contact form. to make sure we are compliant , we will go over every line to make sure all is filled in. |
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| 2019-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Recite from SIN-00156613: The file for Staff person #1 did not include 2 written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to work in child care, which had previously been submitted to and reviewed by OCDEL. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 written non family references attesting to Kristen's suitability have been entered into the file. Future plan to make sure all required documents are in the owners files as well as employees, to periodically check if all is in the file. |
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| 2019-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(a)(1) - Primary staff person present | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Recite from SIN-00156613: When the CR arrived at the facility at 9:07 am on 9/12/19, Staff person #1 was observed entering the parking lot and then walking into the facility with 1 pre-school child. When the CR entered the facility at 9:10 am on 9/12/19, there were 10 children in the facility with 2 staff, including Staff person #1 who had just entered the building a minute earlier. This means Staff person #2 had been alone in the facility with 9 children, including 2 infants, 3 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, and 1 preschool child. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in 3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan is to ensure both Staff #2 (owner) and Staff person #1 (owner) are both present at the facility at all times. We have adjusted our personal schedules to ensure this does not happen again. |
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