Lady Valerio - Allentown PA Family Child Care Home

W GORDON ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(484) 719-8536

About the Provider

Description: LADY VALERIO is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN 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-00183676
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-19 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 & 2 do not have updated health assessments on file. Date of facility person #1's heath assessment 4/28/17, date of facility person #2's health assessment 4/28/17.

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.)
Facility persons will make an appointment for a physical and will email the physicals to the Cert Rep. In the future health assessments will be completed every 24 months.
2019-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 do not have updated 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.)
I will complete a child service report for each child and review them with the parents. In the future child service reports will be completed for each child every 6 months.
2019-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 do not have updated emergency contact and agreements on file.

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.)
I will have parents sign both forms and make updates as needed. In the future parents will review, update and sign both forms every 6 months.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3290.151(a)(1)/3290.151(c)(2) - Health assessment as part of registration/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 & 2 are missing a health assessment and proof of TB screening.

Correction Required: The operator shall submit a health assessment to the Department prior to issuance of an initial or renewal certificate of registration.An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will contact the physician to obtain a copy of both health assessments and TB screening. Will make sure health assessments and TB screenings are kept in the files.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit is missing scissors.

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.)
Provider placed scissors in the first aid kit at time of inspection. Provider will make sure all items are in the first aid kit and will check monthly.
2018-04-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing the parents work addresses and telephone numbers.

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.)
Will obtain employment information from parents. In the future at the time of enrollment parents will document their place of employment on the emergency contact form.
2018-04-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing health insurance coverage and 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.)
Will obtain insurance information from the parents and in the future at the time of enrollment will have parents provide insurance information and it will be documented on the emergency contact form.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 4, 6, 7 & 8 are missing services to be provided to the family and the child.

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.)
Provider will document the services provided and in the future will make sure services are put on the agreement form.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 is missing the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will document the child's arrival and departure times. In the future times will be on the agreement at the time of enrollment.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #7 & 8 are missing specific persons designated by a parent 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent fill out persons designated for pickup. In the future parents will provide persons designated for pickup at time of enrollment.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 are missing the child's admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will fill in the child's date of admission. In the future all dates of admission will be on the agreement at the time of enrollment.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 6 & 8 are missing the child's health insurance coverage and 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.)
Will get insurance information from parents. In the future emergency forms will have the child's health insurance information.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 6, 7 & 8 are missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents sign for consent. In the future provider will have parents sign for consent of emergency medical and minor first aid.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 6 are missing signed parental consent for transportation.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents sign consent for transportation. In the future all parents will sign consent for transportation, when the children are transported to and from school.
2017-08-03 Initial review 3290.18/3290.74(a) - General Health and Safety/Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE WERE GLASS VASES ON THE TABLE IN THE LIVING ROOM AREA THAT WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL REMOVE THE VASES FROM THE CHILD CARE AREA. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO UNSAFE AREAS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

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