Description: Altagracia Herrera Day Care is a Family Child Care in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-15 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 did not obtain a NSOR clearance by July 1, 2020 as required by the state and CPSL. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person # 1 had a NSOR clearance on file 9/14/20. Facility person # 1 will ensure all clearances are on file by the required deadlines in the future complying with the state regulations and CPSL at all times. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 5 does not include the address of 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.) Child 5 emergency contact- designated person address has been corrected. In the future Emergency contact information will be review for completeness and accuracy every six months and at initial enrollment. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information and fee agreements for children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 were not updated within 6 months. Child 1 - DOE - 4.15.16 has a emergency contact form and a fee agreement on file with updated on 5.22.18 and 3.18.19, child 2 - DOE - 5.10.18 has a emergency contact form and a fee agreement on file with updated on 5.10.18 and 3.4.19, child 3 - DOE 6.29.16 has a emergency contact form and a fee agreement on file with updated on 2.19.18 and 3.4.19, child 4 - DOE - 6.29.16 has a emergency contact form on file with updated on 2.19.18 and 3.21.19 and a fee agreement on file dated 3.4.19, child 5 has a emergency contact form and a fee agreement on file with updated on 2.14.18 and 3.20.19 and child 6 has a emergency contact form and a fee agreement on file with updated on 3.4.18 and 3.20.19. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact and fee agreements for children 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 has been updated and parent has signed forms. Old emergency contact and fee agreements has been retrieved and added to the children file. In the future, emergency contact and fee agreements will be maintain in the child record and updated every six months from initial enrollment. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 - DOH - 7.5.19 does not have a health assessment and tb screening on file. 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 is in process of completing health assessment and tb screening. Staff person 1 will not be allow to work until health assessment and tb is completed. In the future, any new staff will complete health assessment and tb screening within 12 months of employment. All paperwork is required prior to employment. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(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: Child 5's record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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.) Child 5's record has parent signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures. In the future, provider will ensure that emergency contact has parent signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures at initial enrollment and every six months. . |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 2- DOE - 5.10.18 and 4 DOE -6.29.16 records do not contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. Children 2 and 4 have one fee agreement on file dated 3.4.19. Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2 and 4 initial agreement has been retrieved and added to current child file. In the future, provider will maintain record with initial agreement and add subsequent agreement. |
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| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 - DOH - 7.5.19 does not have a valid state police clearance on file. Staff 1 has a volunteer state police clearance on file dated 6.25.19 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 submitted state police clearance that is not volunteer. In the future, provider will ensure that clearances are not volunteer clearances. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fee agreements for children 3 and 4 do not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have obtained exact day of week on when the fee is to be paid by parent with their signature. In the future I will be sure to obtain that information from each parent up front before beginning the care of the child. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1 - DOE - 4/19/16, 4 - DOE - 6/29/16, 5 - DOE - 6/7/16 and 6 - DOE - 6/7/16 have been enrolled for more than 6 months and do not have updated child service reports on file. Child 1 has a child service report on file dated 8/15/17, child 4 has a child service report on file dated 12/29/17, child 5 has a child service report on file dated 7/17/17 and child 6 has a child service report on file dated 10/2/17. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have obtained a Child Service Report for child 4, 5 & 6 effective August 2018. In addition I have obtained an up to date copy for all children enrolled in my facility effective August 2018. In the future I will avoid this from occurring by having all CSR completed for all children enrolled in my facility completed all at once in the months of August and February. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1's health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had an up to date physical examination on the child but didnt have the correct form from the parent. I have requested the parent to obtain the correct form to be completed by her physician. In the future I will avoid this from occurring by having all parents complete the correct form from the state. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.151(c)(3)/3290.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1's health assessment does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have since the violation obtained a physical examination and in the future I will make sure I will have my examination completed one month prior to my inspection. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 2 - DOE 5/10/18 - does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent on file. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the information in hand but not written, since then i have obtained a written statement with parent signature and have it on file. I will avoid this oversight in the future if needed by getting the information up front and signed. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(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: Children 1, 2 and 3's emergency contact form does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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.) I have obtained written consent from each parent with their signature authorizing any medical consent if needed along with instructions on how i plan to administer any medical treatment if needed. In the future i will avoid this from happening by obtaining parent signatures before accepting care as needed for each child. |
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| 2017-07-31 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILDREN 1, 3, 4, 6 AND 8 DO NOT HAVE UPDATED CHILD SERVICE REPORTS ON FILE. CHILDREN 1 AND 7 HAVE CHILD SERVICE REPORT ON FILE DATED 9/14/16. CHILDREN 3, 4 AND 8 HAVE CHILD SERVICE REPORTS ON FILE DATED 6/29/16 ON FILE. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child Service reports will be completed for children 1, 3, 4 and 6. There is no child 8 on the IS facility person and child code page. In the future, child service report will be completed every six months. |
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| 2017-07-31 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD 2 DID NOT RECEIVE A 6 MONTH UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS UPDATED 10/18/16 AND 5/7/17. 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 information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2 have an updated emergency contact dated 5/7/17 and next review is due November 2017. In the future, all emergency contacts will be updated every 6 months. |
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