West Hill Friends - Susquehanna PA Family Child Care

W Main St , SUSQUEHANNA PA 18847
(570) 853-4536

About the Provider

Description: West Hill Friends is a Family Child Care in SUSQUEHANNA 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-00157198
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-13 Renewal 3290.151(a) - Within 3 months, then 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have a record of a valid health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have an appointment for a health assessment and I will provide copy by 1/9/20. Assessments will be up to date.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, it was observed that were two pack and plays utilized by the children. As per provider, both pack and plays are used. Neither pack and play was labeled for the use of a specific child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will label the pack and plays with each child's name. In the future, pack and plays will remain labeled with the child's name.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, there was no written plan of daily activities posted.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will develop a written play of daily activities and keep it posted in the facility.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, it was observed that child 2 did not have his fee agreement signed by the operator. It was also observed that children 6 and 7 did not have a fee agreement on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider signed fee agreement with certification representative present. Provider will sign fee agreement upon enrollment. Provider will develop a fee agreement for children 6 and 7. A fee agreement will be developed upon enrollment for all children.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, provider did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement for child 3.

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.)
Provided filled out the services provided section on the fee agreement with certification representative present. In the future, the services provided section will be filled out upon enrollment.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, it was observed that children 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have a date of admission on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provided documented the dates of admission with certification representative present. In the future, the dates of admission will be documented upon enrollment.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, child 5 did not have a date of birth documented in his file, including his emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the date of birth from family. In the future, provider will obtain date of birth upon enrollment.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 6 and 7 did not have a health insurance policy number documented on their emergency contact form.

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.)
Provider will obtain the health insurance policy number from families. In the future, the health insurance policy number will be documented upon enrollment.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, it was observed that children 4 and 5 had outdated emergency contact forms that were last dated 3/9/2017.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency contact forms with the families and update them every 6 months.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, it was observed that children 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 did not have a health assessment on file. It was also observed that children 6 and 7 did not have immunization records on file. Children 1, 4 and 5 were admitted to the facility in January 2018. Children 6 and 7 did not have a date of admission on file.

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.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.)
Provider will obtain the health assessments and immunization records. Provider will obtain a health assessment and a immunization record within 60 days of a child started.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.131(c) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, child 2 did not have a health assessment on file that was signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will talk with family about getting a signature from the family physician for the health assessment. In the future, a health assessment will be done every year and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
2018-04-30 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a health assessment or proof of a TB screening on file during the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018.

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.An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has a doctor's appointment and will obtain a health assessment. In the future, the health assessment will be completed every two years.
2018-04-30 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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/30/2018, children 1, 4 and 5 did not have permission for minor first aid or emergency medical care on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid. In the future, provider will obtain permission upon enrollment.
2017-08-08 Initial review 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Kitchen cabinets and drawers contained toxics and unsafe objects were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed latches on the drawers and cabinets, rendering them inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all unsafe items and toxics are inaccessible to children.

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