Stacey M Thomas Family Daycare - Kittanning PA Family Child Care Home

BUTLER RD , KITTANNING PA 16201
(724) 664-2704

About the Provider

Description: STACEY M THOMAS FAMILY DAYCARE is a Family Child Care Home in KITTANNING 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-00178914
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Armstrong - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3
  • District Office Phone: (724) 285-9431 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-08 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The dates for the mandated reporter training were 7/1/15 and 7/8/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current mandated reporter training is on file. In the future, mandated reporter training will be completed at least every 60 months.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked an agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will complete the form and it will be placed in the file. In the future, all forms will be in the file when the child starts. No longer attends the child care.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked emergency contact information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will complete the form and it will be placed in the file. In the future, all forms will be in the file when the child starts. No longer attends the child care.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, whom is a preschool child, lacked an updated health report within the past 12 months.

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.)
The child has an appointment scheduled the parent will have the doctor complete the form. In the future, even if no change get an updated form with the current date.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #3 lacked a parent review and update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the past 6-month period prior to the current 6-month period.

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.)
Current updates are in the files. In the future, make sure they are updated every 6 months.
2019-04-02 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for household member #1, whom is now 18 years old, lacked a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information and a receipt for proof of FBI fingerprinting.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The clearances will be applied for right away. In the future, all household members will have clearances in the file. Graduated from high school and is no longer living at the family child care home.
2018-04-27 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.

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.)
A thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator and remain in the fridge.
2018-04-27 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A doctor's appointment will be scheduled to get the health assessment form completed. In the future, the health assessment will be updated every two years.
2018-04-27 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toy area on the right hand side wall a hole was observed in the plaster. By the door on the left hand side wall a hole in the plaster was observed.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The holes will be patched and covered. In the future, the walls will remain in good repair.
2017-04-21 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked initial health assessments and only immunization records were in the files.

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. A child`s record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessments will be completed by the doctor and placed in the files. In the future, all children will have a health assessment in their file no later than 60 days after their start date.

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