Tracy Heutsche Family Child Care Home - Erie PA Family Child Care Home

PARADE BLVD , ERIE PA 16504
(814) 825-7118

About the Provider

Description: TRACY HEUTSCHE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME 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-00187153
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Erie City - Walking distance to school
  • 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
2020-10-07 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 was the original.

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.)
I am completely aware of this regulation and somehow must have mistakenly handed this family the copy instead of the original. I gave her the original the very day of my inspection, putting a copy in her file and put a post-it note in my binder to remind me that ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS go to parents and copies stay in file.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 (staff) or for Facility Person #2 (adult household member.

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 without all completed clearances on file. Facility Person #2 may not be in the presence of the children in care at the facility without all completed clearances on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The NSOR required clearance slipped through my emails and I realized the deadline in September of 2020. When I realized that I had not filed for this clearance (Person #1) or my daughter over 18 (Person #2) I completed the applications immediately, on September 29th. Upon inspection, I learned that I needed to close until the form was in hand. I called the Childline department in Harrisburg on 10/8 and learned that both of applications had been processed and were in the mail. I closed my Family Child Care Home immediately, told my families of the situation, they all made arrangements, and both clearances arrived in the mail on 10/10. I reopened on 10/13. Going forward, I will also log this clearance on the FCCH Staff Data Worksheet and pay close attention to expiration so that I maintain current, acceptable clearances as mandated by the State of PA.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Mandated reporter training was completed by Facility Person #1 more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have begun to use the new FCCH Staff Data Worksheet to log all required trainings and clearances for myself and all members of the household who are 18 yrs of age and over. I will be using this form to track the rquired dates of trainings so that in the future we all remain on target with our updated clearances and trainings such as Mandated Reporting.
2020-10-07 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed bolts on the fence in the backyard, used as an outdoor playspace for the children in care.

Correction Required: 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.)
On 10/9 I purchased and installed acorn nuts to cover the exposed bolts on my new backyard fencing. I used 84 5/16" acorn nuts and 9 3/8" acorn nuts to completely cover all exposed bolts. I purchased extra to store in the event of any becoming loose or lost. They were all tightened by hand in addition to a socket wrench to be sure they are secure.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The rest mats used by the children were not labeled for use by specific children..

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Beginning the week of 10/7/19, the children helped me to make a color coded name tag system to identify nap mats. Each child has a color coded name tag in their cubby to visually show the child what color nap mat is theirs for that month! Going forward, the children will rotate nap mats on the first of each month and a new name tag will be adhered to their cubby. All mats and bedding will be washed/sanitized according to DHS requirements.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1 and #2 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.)
On 10/8/19 I gave the parents of Child #1 and Child #2 the originals of their agreements. Going forward, when I recieve the original agreements I will scan and print immediately and give the parents the original. I will make sure to retain a copy of the agreement in ALL child files.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the addresses of the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 10/4/19 I connected with the parents of Child #3 and told them that the addresses of the release persons was required on their EMERGENCY CONTACT form. This parent had several corrections to make so it was easier to complete a new form. This form was completed and submitted on 11/7/19. In the future I will be reviewing the EMERGENCY CONTACT form more thoroughly to make sure all necessary lines are signed by parents incuding the addresses of all release persons.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form and agreement form on file for child #1 were reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months after the prior emergency contact form and agreement.

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 informationA 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.)
On 10/7/19 I informed the parents of Child #1 that they need to review and update EMERGENCY CONTACT forms every 6 months, timely. I believe this is my fault so I made a chart for myself that is more accessible and simple to follow in order to maintain ALL children's files and updates accordingly. I will make sure that ALL parents update in writing their EMERGENCY CONTACT forms EVERY 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #3 did not indicate the child, age 7 months, had received the third doses of the DTAP and pneumococcal vaccines as recommended by the ACIP at the age of 6 months.

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.)
Upon pick up of Child #3 the day of inspection the parent was notified that the immunization record on file did not indicate the child, age 7 months, had received the third doses of the DTAP and pneumococcal vaccines as required by the ACIP at the age of 6 months. The parent verbally notified me that the child in fact DID receive her vaccines on 9/9/19 and that a new updated record would be acquired as soon as possible. On 11/7/19 the parent dropped off the updated immunization record. Going forward, I will follow a chart from DHS that will indicate the required vaccine schedule for children and I will work with parents to follow this schedule and have all accurate records for children in their files on site.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.161(c) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were children's lunches brought from home on the counter that included potentially hazardous food items. (meat, cheese, yogurt drink). The lunches contained ice packs, but were not refrigerated.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During inspection, the children's lunches were immediately refrigerated. Parents were contacted during that week and notified that ice packs in lunches brought from home that include potentially hazardous food items (meat, cheese, yogurt drink) will not be sufficient. Going forward, ALL lunches brought from home will be refrigerated daily, no exceptions.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no signed consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form on file for child #3.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Status: On 10/4/19 I connected with the parents of Child #3 and told them that a signature was needed on their EMERGENCY CONTACT form. This parent had several corrections to make so it was easier to complete a new form. This form was completed and submitted on 11/7/19. In the future I will be reviewing the EMERGENCY CONTACT form more thoroughly to make sure all necessary lines are signed by parents incuding the EMERGENCY MEDIAL CARE.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no signed consent for minor first aid administration on the emergency contact form on file for child #3.

Correction Required: 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.)
On 10/4/19 I connected with the parents of Child #3 and told them that a signature was needed on their EMERGENCY CONTACT form. This parent had several corrections to make so it was easier to complete a new form. This form was completed and submitted on 11/7/19. In the future I will be reviewing the EMERGENCY CONTACT form more thoroughly to make sure all necessary lines are signed by parents incuding the CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an emergency plan update from the last 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After inspection I reviewed the emergency plan that I have on file and accessible to ALL families and signed it accordingly. I noted that the emergency plan will be updated at the end of the year and a new one will be put into place with some minor corrections beginning January 1, 2020 and going forward will be reviewed/updated if necessary and signed each January.
2019-10-03 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A review of recorded fire drills and the operator statement indicate that three fire drills were conducted in the last year.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection, I was notified that my fire drill log showed our last fire drill being 12 days late (into the new year). We held a fire drill that day following inspection and I made a new log that has pre-recorded dates so that I will be better able to maintain a regular fire evacuation drill schedule conducted a minimum of four times a year.
2018-10-02 Renewal 3290.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were two mats in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats and equipment were moved to allow for 2 feet of space on three sides. In the future we will be sure that rest equipment in use has at least 2 feet of space on three sides or two sides if in a corner.

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