Tree House Family Day Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care Home

N JORDAN ST , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(484) 597-5407

About the Provider

Description: TREE HOUSE FAMILY DAY CARE 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-00180576
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2020-08-06 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 8/17/2020, staff 2 had a health assessment last dated 7/21/2018. As a result, the health assessment was more than 24 months old.

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.)
Provider will make an appointment for her physical. In the future, it will be updated every 2 years.
2020-08-06 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 8/17/2020, staff 1 and 2 only had proof of applying for the NSOR on file. The facility was not able to produce the NSOR for staff 1 and 2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider applied for the NSOR a second time for staff 1 and 2. In the future, provider will keep the NSOR on file.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 1, who is a young toddler, did not have an updated immunization record or health assessment on file. His last health assessment was on 4/25/2019 and he had only one shot of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio immunizations on file.

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 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.)
I will obtain the health assessment and updated immunizations. In the future, I will ensure all young toddler health assessments are updated every 6 months and immunizations are updated accordingly.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have proof of applying for the NSOR on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the NSOR clearance. In the future, it will be updated every 5 years.
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.118 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 4/29/2019, certification representative, upon arrival, observed child 2 sleeping in a bouncer seat. No medical documentation was provided to the certification representative stating that child 1 was medically allowed to sleep in a bouncer seat.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children was removed from the bouncy seat and put to sleep in the safe sleeping potion recommended by AAP. For the future no child will be left sleeping in the bouncy seat if a child is beginning to fall asleep the child will be removed and placed in the safe sleeping potion recommended by AAP
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was determined that child 1 was missing one TDAP shot, one HiB shot and one PCV 13 shot.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was asked to bring in an updated immunization record. For the future all children will be asked to bring in updated immunization records according to ACIP and to be kept on file
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.151(a)/3290.151(a)(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the course of a complaint investigation, it was admitted by staff 1 that staff 2 did not have a health assessment on file. When at the facility on 4/24/2019, certification representative did not observe a staff health assessment for staff 2. On 4/29/2019, certification representative observed staff 2 at the facility cooking and serving food to the children. Staff 1 was not able to provide a health assessment for staff 2.

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 on file at the facility.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.)
Staff #2 was removed until I revived a updated health assessment. For the future all staff will not start work until they have provided a copy of an updated health assessment.
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.173(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, certification representative viewed an inspection summary written by the local municipality, signed by staff 1, stating that she transports infants in a built in car seat. On 5/2/2019, certification representative viewed the built in car seat and it is not approved for infants, as per car seat instructions.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has purchased an infant approved car seat to transport infants. For the future if transporting any child under the age of seven, I will provide an age appropriate car seat for each child
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.18/3290.74(a) - General Health and Safety/Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/29/2019, the facility was observed to be cluttered, which included electrical cords on the floor by the facility's mini fridge. The provider also admitted to the facility being previously cluttered to the point where the facility changing table was not accessible. The electrical cords by the mini fridge also posed a hazard as they could aide in the mini fridge tipping over if pulled on by a child. There was also a book shelf accessible to the children in the child care area that could be easily tipped over. There were multiple items on top of the book shelf that could fall on the children, including two box fans.

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. The provider will send a health and safety checklist weekly to the Northeast Regional Office. The health and safety checklist will be approved by DHS before being implemented. The health and safety checklist will be sent over a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Book case was moved and everything on top was taken down. Electrical cord was moved so that no child could reach it or trip over it. All clutter was move and placed where there is no clutter and being able to have access to the changing table. For the future the facility will not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. I will make sure that there are not hazards to the children. I will make sure that all electrical cords are out of the way and that no book cases or anything will be able to fall on a child. The provider will provide an approved DHS health & safety check list three months to the office of Northeast regional.
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation, it was found that staff 2 was working alone with the children without any pediatric first aid/cpr certification. This was further proven by being documented on the local municipalities "child care facility inspection form." and staff 1 signing off on it.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not be left alone until they are CPR certified For the future all staff that will be left alone with children will be CPR certified or they will have a staff with them that is CPR certified. CPR training is June 20th 2019
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation, it was found that staff 2 was working alone with the children without child abuse, FBI or state police clearances while staff 1 transported children. Staff 2 also did not have mandated reporter training on file. This was further proven by being documented on the local municipalities "child care facility inspection form" which staff 1 was signed off on. Also, on 4/29/2019, certification representative also observed staff 2 at the facility cooking and serving the children in care.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all three clearances are obtained. 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. Staff person 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all three clearances are obtained. Staff 1 will attend an existing provider on 8/28/2019 at the Northeast Regional Office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff was removed until they receive all three clearances For future all staff that is hired will obtain all three clearances prior to working. Staff # 1 will attend an existing provider course at the Northeast Regional office.
2019-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.64(a)/3290.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, provider admitted to cleaning toxics and medication being accessible to the children at the time the complaint was made.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. The provider will send a health and safety checklist weekly to the Northeast Regional Office. The health and safety checklist will be approved by DHS before being implemented. The health and safety checklist will be sent over a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All medication and toxins were removed and locked up out of reach of the children. For the future all medication and toxins will be locked and kept out of reach of children. The provider will provide a DHS approved health & safety weekly checklist to the Northeast Regional office for three months.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The mats that are utilized for rest were not labeled with the children's names.

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.)
Provider will make a cot list and put the children's names on it and numbers on the cots. In the future, provider will maintain the cot list.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 2 and 5 were missing the health insurance policy number on their emergency contact forms. Child 4 was missing both the health insurance coverage name 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.)
Provider will obtain health insurance coverage information. In the future, it will be obtained upon enrollment.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3290.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have a dated parental signature on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a dated parental signature. In the future, provider will obtain a dated parental signature upon enrollment.

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