Susan Wheeler Group Home Day Care

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Service Report for Child #1 was completed timely by the operator but lacked a parent's signature.

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 § 3280.124(f).

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form and a financial agreement that were missing the last two 6-month updates.

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 information. 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.

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of Child #1 lacked the following immunizations: one (1) dose of Hepatitis A with no Exemption in file.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: The facility records lacked documentation of annual notification sent to local traffic safety authorities.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Mandated Reporter training for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 60 months ago (7/5/2020).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the main childcare space, the following areas were observed to have damaged plaster: on the wall behind the white bench and on the wall to the right of the door, under the light switch. In the lower level, the following areas were observed to have damaged plaster: on the wall behind the pack-n-play and on the wall under the painting of the bear and penguin.

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

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the current health report. The health reports in the file are dated 4/19/23 and 4/7/25.

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.

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 1/5/23.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Drill log was observed. There were more than 12 months in between the previous emergency drills. The emergency drills were documented on 3/1/23 and 11/14/24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training that was completed in the previous 12 months. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 3/20/24.

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 following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 annual clock hours of child care training from 12/2023 - 12/2024. There were six hours of child care training in the file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 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.

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a primary staff person lacked an FBI Clearance that was completed within the past 60 months. The FBI Clearance in the file is dated 2/8/19.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector check and the previous smoke detector check was completed on 3/3/25. There were 43 days between the smoke detector checks.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3280.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a dog at the facility did not have updated rabies immunizations.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.