Veronicas Family Day Care - Erie PA Family Child Care

WEST 27TH STREET , ERIE PA 16508
(814) 860-8899

About the Provider

Description: Veronicas Family Day Care is a Family Child Care 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-00156443
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Erie City - Pick-Up Service to/from home
  • 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
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking a child service report every 6 months.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child service report will be completed for Child #1 and sent to Cert. Rep. In the future child service reports will be done every 6 months.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking their medical 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy numbers will be obtained and added to the emergency contact form. In the future all paperwork will be double checked to ensure it is filled out completely.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment that was dated more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date. The files for Child #2 and #3 both have an enrollment date of 9/1/19 and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health Assessments will be obtained for Child #2 and #3. In the future all children will have a health assessments on file before 60 days after the date of hire.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and #3 was lacking a immunization record.

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.)
Immunization records will be obtained for Child #2 and #3. In the future all child files will contain immunization records within 60 days of the children's enrollment.
2019-10-17 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.)
Staff #1 will obtain an updated health assessment. In the future all staff will have updated health assessments every 24 months.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Operator was unable to locate her Fire Drill log showing 3 drills being held this year. There was no documentation of any fire evacuation drills.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider started a new fire drill log. Provider will conduct at least 1 fire drill before the end of the year and send the documentation to certification rep. In the future fire drills will be done and documented at least 4 times per year.
2018-11-30 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking proof of completion of first-aid.

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 #1 received First Aid certification. In the future First Aid will be renewed every two years and there will be someone on site at all times with that certification.
2017-10-24 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking a Child Service Report to be done 6 months after a child is enrolled in the program.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Child Service Report will be completed and then will be completed every 6 months.
2017-10-24 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released to.

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.)
Parent of Child #1 will complete the addresses of their release persons. Provider will double check Emergency Contact forms to make sure they are completed correctly.
2017-10-24 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement and Emergency Contact Forms that were lacking 6 month updates.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent review and sign Emergency Contact and Agreement and do it again every 6 months thereafter.
2017-10-24 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The knobs to the stove are low enough to be accessible to the children and are lacking child safety covers on them. This becomes a hazard to the children.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child protective covers will be purchased and placed on the knobs. They will be kept on the knobs now and in the future.
2017-10-24 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: By looking at what is documented on the Fire Drill Log, the provider has not had 4 fire drills 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.)
A fire drill was conducted on 11/13/2017. There will be 3 more conducted in the next 12 months. Provider will make sure at least 4 fire drills are held per year in the future.

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