Stopyra Family Daycare - Chambersburg PA Family Child Care Home

CANDICE LN , CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201
(717) 262-1028

About the Provider

Description: STOPYRA FAMILY DAYCARE is a Family Child Care Home in CHAMBERSBURG 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-00181878
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Chambersburg Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/24/2020, the emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 lacked the complete address of the physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had parent fix all areas and from here on out will ensure all areas of all paperwork are filled out completely prior to starting care.
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/24/2020, the emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the complete work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Had parent fix all areas and from here on out will ensure all areas of all paperwork are filled out completed prior to starting care.
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/24/2020, the emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 lacked the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information has been updated. On first day of care if no HI, MA or P#, I will have parents put N/A, that way boxes have something in them and not left to question.
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/24/2020, the health report for child #3 dated 07/30/2019, lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease; the box was left unchecked.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained an updated health report with required information. As soon as I receive the child health assessment(s) back from the Dr., I will review and make sure everything is checked and signed and all shots have been gotten. And if not, I will have parent sign a paper saying why & which shots, to keep in file. *Effective 10/16/2020, child #3 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) - First aid - 3 yrs./First-aid techniques Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/14/2020, staff person #1 was observed working at the facility with children in care without current first-aid training. On 07/22/2020, the file for staff person #1, lacked current first-aid training by a professional; the most recent pediatric first-aid and CPR was completed on 09/23/2017 and expired on 09/2019.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable. One or more persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when day care children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed online training due to inability to find a First-Aid & CPR class and I lost the certification but have recently competed the course and will make sure it never expires again by checking date every year prior to inspection.
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/14/2020, observed a bottle of sunscreen labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" on the table located on the patio in the outdoor space, which was accessible to 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Was put downstairs in the closet where all sunscreen and other toxic items are kept away from children & will make sure when using it on my own children it is put away right away.
2020-07-02 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 07/14/2020, observed peeling paint on the lower threshold of the door frame located on the screened patio which leads to the outdoor play space.

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.)
Was scraped clean and will check daily to ensure all areas are kept free of peeling and damaged paint to ensure the safety of all children in care.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 rest mats and a Pack 'N Play with less than 2 feet of space on three sides while children were napping in the living room.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I measured out the correct amount of space to have between each sleeping equipment so that there is always 2 feet of space between them.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked an update by the parent of the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once every 6 months. The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #1 includes documentation of a recent review on 07/01/2019, with previous reviews documented on 01/01/2019 and 06/11/2018. The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #2 includes documentation of a review on 01/04/2019 and 06/11/2019.with no additional reviews documented.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
By keeping everyone on the same schedule so that every file never goes over 6 months apart.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler at the time the health report was due, lacked an updated health assessment at least once every 12 months. The file contained a current health report dated 10/15/2018 with the previous health repot dated 08/31/2017.

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.)
If there is a lapse of health assessments due to child being out of care, then letters of reason will be provided other than that I will make sure to check all files monthly to make sure all paperwork is on time.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked updated DHS clearances within 60 months of the previous clearances. The file contained a current PSP clearance dated 07/01/2019 with the previous PSP clearance dated 02/20/2014, a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 07/08/2019 with the previous clearance dated 01/30/2014, and a current FBI clearance dated 07/02/2019 with the previous FBI clearance dated 02/10/2014. The file for household member #2 lacked updated DHS clearances within 60 months of the previous clearances. The file contained a current PSP clearance dated 07/01/2019 with the previous PSP clearance dated 02/20/2014, a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 07/09/2019 with the previous clearance dated 01/30/2014, and a current FBI clearance dated 07/09/2019 with the previous FBI clearance dated 02/10/2014.

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.)
By paying better attention to dates on all clearances and making sure they are done in a timely manner.
2018-09-11 Renewal 3290.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a toddler in the facility place a toy in it's mouth and throw the toy onto the floor, the toy was not removed to be rinsed and sanitized before being used by another child.

Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I now keep a tub close by so if I see a child put a toy in their mouth I can take it and drop it to wash it prior to the children play with the toy.
2018-09-11 Renewal 3290.105(a)/3290.118 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 09/11/2018, observed an infant in care who lacked age appropriate rest equipment at the faciliy. When asked where the infant sleeps, staff person #1 stated child #5 is held while sleeping or naps in the Rock 'N Play Sleeper; according to staff person #1 On 09/11/2018, observed child #5, an infant in care who lacked age appropriate rest equipment was not present at the family facility. When asked about where the infant sleeps, staff person #1 stated child #5 is held when sleeping or naps in the Rock 'N Play Sleeper; according to staff person #1 child #5 only sleeps for approximately 15 minutes at a time. Staff person #1 also stated the parent requested child #5 sleep in an upright position due to medical conditions; the file for child #5 lacked documentation in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. On 10/16/2018, at approximately 2:20 pm, observed child #5 sleeping in a Rock 'N Play Sleeper. According to Staff person #1, the infant was placed in the Rock 'N Play Sleeper while they went to use the restroom. Staff #1 stated child #5 was awake at the time she placed them into the Rock 'N Play Sleeper and that she wasn't gone long.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5 was removed from the Rock 'N Play sleeper and placed into the Pack 'N Play. Moving forward, child #5 will be placed into the Pack 'N Play to sleep and during times when I need to use the restroom.
2018-09-11 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked an agreement with information on the services to be provided to the family and the child prior to the child's first day of care on 09/04/2018. The files for children #1, #2 and #3 lacked a completed child service report with information about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The files for children #1 and #2, with an enrollment date of 02/20/2017, have child service reports dated 07/05/2017 and 03/04/2017 with no additional child service reports on file. The file for child #3, with an enrollment date of 08/25/2016, lacked any child service reports on file.

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.)
After speaking with all of my parents concerning all of the papers they received to look over and sign and asked that they all be returned ASAP & I put in to place that parents will sign before leaving with these papers. Agreements for new enrollments will be completed prior to the start date. Child service reports were completed and returned. Child service reports will be completed every 6 months in January and July.
2018-09-11 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an emergency contact form with emergency contact information for child #5 prior to the child's first day in care on 09/04/2018.

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.)
When child was picked up, I spoke to parents about needing all of child #5's paperwork returned the following day or they could not return to care until I had it. All paperwork was returned on 09/14/2018. Moving forward, enrollment paperwork will be reviewed to ensure all information is complete prior to the child's first day in care.

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