Carson Valley Day Care - Flourtown PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/19 the file records for Child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/19 the file record for Child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INSPECTION ON 12/3/19 THE FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 (HIRED 9/12/19) DID NOT INCLUDE ACCEPTABLE FBI CLEARANCE (DEPTARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENATIVE OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL FACILITY BATHROOMS MISSING LIDS

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #13 (HIRED 9/24/18) DID NOT INCLUDE PROOF OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3,STAFF #4, STAFF #5,STAFF #6, STAFF #7, STAFF #8, STAFF #9, STAFF #10, STAFF #11, STAFF #12, STAFF #13, STAFF #14 AND STAFF #15 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL SIX HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: THE MULCH UNDER THE SWING WAS LESS THAT 3 INCHED DEEP, WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED DEPTH NEEDED. - CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE PARENTS' WORK ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER ON THE EMERGNCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

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.

Noncompliance Area: THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS - CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: THE STAFF HAVE NOT HAD A EVALUATION FROM THE DIRECTOR IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: THE PAINT AND PLASTER ARE PEELING AND CHIPPING ABOVE THE DOOR TO THE OUTSIDE PLAY AREA (THE BACK DOOR).

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed lunchboxes with yogurt and other potentially hazardous food, sitting out on shelf.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child`s home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, CR observed 1 teacher with 9 Older Toddlers for less than a minute before another teacher came in.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.