Description: VERA ROWLAND GROUP CHILD CARE is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-17 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/17/2020, while reviewing children's files, Child # 1's emergency contact did not provide consent for administering of first aid 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Legal entity will have parent sign the emergency contact to give consent. Going forward all emergency contacts will be completed in its entirety at all times |
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| 2020-01-17 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/17/2020. the facility's emergency plan was last updated 1/6/19 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Legal entity will ensure that the emergency plan is updated yearly or as soon as there is a change at all times |
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| 2020-01-17 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/17/2020, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have the annual 6 hours of childcare training Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 1 will complete the required 6 hours of childcare training hours and place in file. Going forward all staff will have 6 hours of annual training at all times |
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| 2018-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/18, Child # 2 was observed sleeping int he high chair. Facility owner did not have rest equipment for Child # 2 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child has extreme case of gastric reflux and was requested by parent to allow to sleep on a slight incline for which I complied. I have since purchased a day bed and solicited the advice of an OT/PT specialist who advised that a wedge be added to bedding in order that child can sleep on a slight incline. All children hence forth will be provided with proper equipment as prescribed by the rules and regulations of governing agency (Sending proof of purchase to compliance rep via email) |
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| 2018-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/18, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following - Physician's number/physician address- Child # 1 - Health insurance and policy number - Child # 2 Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Emergency contact forms have been corrected as requested and faxed to Certification rep. In an effort to comply files will be checked at least monthly to ensure proper information is present in files. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 2 had a visit but did not have a child health form in 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 toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child has been back to physician and form requested upon inspection was filled out. Facility owner will ensure that children will have a child health for attached at all times (Will view file at least monthly to ensure compliance.) |
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| 2018-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(1)/3280.131(d)(5) - Child's health history/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/18, , while reviewing children's files, Child # 1 did not have a health assessment and immunization record was not in file Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility owner will ensure that all children will have a current health assessment in file at all times.Child # 1 will have a health assessment and place in file |
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| 2018-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/18, while reviewing children's file, Child # 2's emergency contact did not have consent for administering of minor first aid,and consent for obtaining emergency medical care 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parental consent form signed by parent. (Faxed to inspector) Will monitor all children files at least monthly to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/18, Cert Rep observed 5 children in care 2 infants ( children under 1 year old), 2 young toddlers ( children 1 yr old) and 1 preschool child (children 3-5 yrs old) was with Staff # 1 Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child in question has moved on to another daycare since inspection The daycare will continue to be in compliance as it pertains to child/staff ratio as set down by regulatory agency |
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| 2018-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/19/2018, CERT REP SUP OBSERVED THAT THE CHILD'S FILE DID NOT CONTAIN CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER OBTAINED COPY OF CHILD'S IMMUNIZATION AND PROVIDED COPY TO REGIONAL OFFICE. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 and 3 did not specify the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The missing information was provided. Monthly chart checks will be completed to ensure all information is present on forms. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The missing information was provided. Monthly chart checks will be completed to ensure all information is present on forms. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The missing information was provided. Monthly chart checks will be completed to ensure all information is present on forms. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address for the individual designated by the parent 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The missing information was provided. Monthly chart checks will be completed to ensure all information is present on forms. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have complete review of the child's immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child`s immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will have a meeting with the parent to obtsin an accumulative record of the child's immunizations. |
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