Susan Gianoni Family Child Car - Erie PA Family Child Care Home

HORTON ST , ERIE PA 16508
(814) 440-9496

About the Provider

Description: SUSAN GIANONI FAMILY CHILD CAR is a Family Child Care Home in ERIE 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-00175102
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-30 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a 5 year old child contained 2 health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.

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.)
This violation has been corrected by creating a list of dates when each child is due for an updated health assessment. I will also remind the parents of each child when the date approaches. Child #3 has obtained a current health assesment.
2020-01-30 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of Rotavirus and the annual influenza vaccine. The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2 doses of Hepatitis A. The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This violation will be corrected by comparing each immunization record with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child #1 lived in a different state when he was eligible for the Rota virus vaccine, parents were unaware and the vaccine was not offered to them, that they remember. Child #1 also received the flu vaccine as recommended, but did not provide documentation. I now have documentation of his updated immunizations. Child #2 did not receive the recommended doses of Hepatitis A, her parents were unaware of the absence. Child #2 has now received her first dose of the vaccine and I now have an updated immunization schedule for her. Child #3 did not receive the recommended annual flu vaccine. The child's mother provided a letter stating that she refused the vaccine due to strong personal beliefs.
2018-01-30 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were foam squares observed in the playroom with bite marks in them.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Foam squares from playroom have been discarded. In the future I will remove or discard any styrofoam toys from children who may put them in their mouth, any toys that are a hazard or become a hazard from use.
2018-01-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 was lacking the address and phone number of the child's physician.

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.)
Child #4 file is now updated with the address and phone number of the child's physician. Child #4 emergency contact is now updated with name, address and telephone number of the child's emergency contacts. In the future I will make sure all addresses and phone numbers are listed where required.
2018-01-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an Emergency Contact Form that was lacking the address and phone number of the child's release people.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 emergency contact is now updated with name, address and telephone number of the child's emergency contacts. In the future I will make sure all addresses and phone numbers are listed where required.
2018-01-30 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who was a young toddler age child, contained 2 Health Assessments that were more than 6 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child number #1 next health assessment will be within the required time frame. In the future I will make the parent aware by reminding them to schedule a health assessment within the required time frame.
2018-01-30 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, that was a preschool aged child, contained two Health Assessments that were more than 12 moths apart.

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.)
Child #3 has a current health assessments and future assessments will be updated within the required time frame. In the future I will make the parent aware by reminding them to schedule a health assessment within the required time frame.
2018-01-30 Renewal 3290.171 - Transportation Consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 2 and 3 contain Emergency Contact forms that were lacking signed consent from the parent for transportation from the facility staff.

Correction Required: The operator shall obtain written consent from the parent for transportation by the facility staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 and 3 now contain written consent from the parent for transportation by facility staff. In the future i will make sure all children have written consent for transportation by facility staff.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.11(m)(2)(ii) - Turned 18 since previous application Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for household member #1, and household member #2, were lacking FBI clearances. On-line registration for FBI clearances occured on 2/20/17.

Correction Required: At renewal, the legal entity shall submit clearances required by the CPSL for each individual 18 years of age or older who resides in the facility at least 30 days in a calendar year if the individual attained 18 years of age following the date of the previous application for a registration certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained FBI clearances for household members #1 and #2 and will maintain clearances for all household members 18 and over.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: All of the observed financial agreements were the originals.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future the parent will be given the original financial agreement and a copy will be maintained in the child's file.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, currently preschool aged and enrolled as an infant, contained only an initial health report and lacked any 6 month and 12 month updates. The file for child #3, preschool aged, contained a current health report that was conducted more than 12 months following the previous health report. The file for child #4, an older toddler, contained a health report that was conducted more than 12 months following the previous health report. Child files #3 and #4 are current.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe 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.)
Child #3 and child #4 have current health reports on file. A current health report will be obtained for child #1 and maintained in the child file. All enrolled children will receive updated health reports every 6 or 12 months as required.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the first-aid kit there were packets containing ibuprofin and neosporin not labeled with the name of the individual for whom it was intended.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication was removed from the child care space. All medications will be labeled with the name of the individual for whom it is intended.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 all contained emergency contact forms and financial agreements that exceeded 6 months between the current parental reviews and the previous review.

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.)
The financial agreements and emergency contact information in files #1-#5 are current. All financial agreements and emergency contact information will be reviewed and updated at least every 6 months.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the bathroom that was accessible to the children was lacking a protective cover.

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.)
A safety cover was placed in the outlet. All electrical outlets accessible to children will have protective covers.
2017-02-23 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit was lacking scissors and soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors and soap were added to the first-aid kit. The first-aid kit will contain all required components.

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