Tonya Sears Daycare

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 06/23/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 were reviewed and signed at an interval greater than 6 months.

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: 3280.20/3280.76

Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 06/23/2026, Certification Staff observed bird droppings outside of a parrot cage stored in the child care space.

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 space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 06/23/2026, Certification Staff observed that the operator had not performed an emergency drill at least annually.

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

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 06/23/2026, Certification Staff observed that the smoke detectors installed in the basement and 1st floor of the structure were from different manufacturers, resulting in the interconnection function not working properly.

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: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. File of staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a record of child #1 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

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.

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that written documentation of emergency drill was not available.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 10/7/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a health assessment dated 8/29/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child # 3, # 4, and # 5 did not contain written consent for emergency medical care and administration of first aid. The emergency contact form for child # 2 did not contain written consent for administration of first aid.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child # 3 and # 4 did not contain the child's health 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the emergency contact forms for child # 3 and # 4 did not contain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the designated release persons.

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: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the files of child # 2, # 3, # 4, and # 5 did not contain health assessments.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that child # 1 has not received a flu shot in the past year.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have verification of having comprehensive general liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have verification that local safety authority has been notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the files of child # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, and # 5 did not contain financial agreements.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 did not contain 2 written references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/19 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file staff person #1 did not contain verification that staff person has obtained a high school diploma.

Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate