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Turtle Dove Day Care

Farrell, PA · Mercer County
Memorial Dr, Farrell, PA 16121
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 983-9041
Memorial Dr
Farrell, PA 16121
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00162886
Expired
Jun 26, 2021
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Turtle Dove Day Care is a Family Child Care in FARRELL PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-26 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances, on dated 5/18/15 and 7/10/20 which is more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future all clearances and mandated reporter trainings will be redone every 60 months.
2019-03-05 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a young toddler age child, contained an immunization schedule that was lacking an annual flu 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.)
Now and in the future all children's immunizations will be up to day as according to the ACIP.
2019-03-05 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that 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.)
A new Health Assessment was obtained and placed in the file. In the future staff will get an updated health assessment every 24 months.
2018-03-29 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and 2 contained agreements that were lacking their date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission was written in on Child #1 and #2's agreements. Now and in the future all paperwork will be double checked to make sure all items are complete.
2017-05-05 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #3 was observed not contain the person's whom child #3 is designated to be released to.

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.)
collected information from parent/guardian regarding designated person child can be released to and made sure information is in child's file. I will continue to check all files on an on going basis to ensure designated release person is in each child's file at all times.
2017-05-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain contact information for the enrolling parent's work.

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.)
Violation 2 = Secured information from parent/guardian regarding parents work and made sure information is listed in child's file. In the future and at this present time I will continue to check each file on a consistent basis to make sure this information is in each child's file at all times.
2017-05-05 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #2 were observed not to contain complete health insurance policy information.

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.)
Collected insurance policy numbers from both parents and made sure information is in each child's file. Will continue to make sure during intake that insurance policy number is collected at all times. Also, will review all files regularly regarding this information on an on going consistent basis.
2017-05-05 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an incomplete health report. This is evidenced by the health report on file for child #1 consiting of only a shot record.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Secured health records for child and made sure information was placed in child's file. Will review all files on a consistent basis to ensure medical records are in the file and up dated on a consistent on going basis.
2017-02-01 Initial review 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor area two burn barrels were observed to be accessible to the children in the back yard.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The backyard will not be used by the children until the burn barrels can be made inaccessible. A fence will be constructed in the future to restrict the children to one specific area within the back yard.
2017-02-01 Initial review 3290.76(b) - Ammunition locked and separate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Firearms were observed to be present in the residence in a locked closet. The ammunition was observed to be locked with the weapons.

Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future the ammunition will be locked separate from the firearms in a lock box.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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