Danas Family Childcare Llc - Allentown PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have proof of education on file. Staff 1 and 3 did not have proof of two years of experience on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant crib in use that did not have two feet of space on at least three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 last had his child service report updated on 10/25/2018. The annual inspection was on 9/13/2019. As a result, the child service report was last updated more then 6 months ago.

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: Children 1-3 had outdated emergency forms and fee agreements. Child 1 last had her emergency form updated on 4/4/2018 and fee agreement on 8/15/2018. Child 2 last had his emergency form updated on 7/22/2018 and fee agreement on 10/18/2018. Child 3 last had his emergency contact form updated on 12/18/2018 and fee agreement on 1/4/2019.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 last had an updated health assessment on 1/29/2018. She is an older toddler. Child 1 also needs updated immunizations as well. She did not have an updated flu shot on file or the ACIP recommended amount for the Hep A immunization. The last flu shot was on 12/5/2016.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.The 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 did not have verification of the necessary amount of experience on file. Staff 1 did not have a high school diploma on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the facility, on 9/13/2019, it was observed that a bounce house was being utilized for children 1-2 years old. Upon inspection of the bounce house, it was observed that the manufacturer's instructions stated that it was for children 3 and older.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1, 4, 5 and 6 all had fire safety training more then 1 year ago. They had it on 9/5/2018 and the date of the inspection was 9/13/2019. Staff 4, 5 and 6 also had emergency plan training more then 1 year ago. They also had that on 9/5/2018. Staff 2 last had emergency plan training documented in 2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 7 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 reported to certification representative that various staff have come to her to report that staff 3 was rude and loud with the children. She would says things such as "Get over here now!" to the children in a loud voice. Staff 2 also admitted to hearing staff 3 yelling at the children for no reason. Additionally, staff 1 reported to certification representative that she found out that staff 3 picked up child 1 by the arm and slammed him to the ground. On a different occasion, staff 3 also picked up a chair with child 2 strapped in and accidentally dropped the chair, which hit child 1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Noncompliance Area: It was found that during a complaint investigation on 2/15/2019, that staff 2 was observed on cameras leaving her classroom unsupervised and exiting the facility. Before exiting the facility, she was observed on her cellphone for at least 5 minutes while in the classroom and not supervising the children. As per staff 3, the classroom was left unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes before another staff came to supervise the children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times..

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 reported to certification representative that she found out that staff 3 picked up child 1 by the arm and slammed him to the ground. On a different occasion, staff 3 also picked up a chair with child 2 strapped in and accidentally dropped the chair, which hit child 1. Staff 1 admitted to not reporting the incident to child line.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1, who was the director, quit the facility. As a result, the facility was left without a director.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed bolts on the outside play area fence. There was also a red bench in the outside play area that had peeling paint and splinters coming up from the wood.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: The changing tables in the infant rooms had exposed foam making them difficult to be able to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.