Williams Family Day Care - Braddock PA Family Child Care Home

Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #1 did 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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #4 did not include the address for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #4 did not include any work information for the child's mother.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the name of the policy for the child's health insurance.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #3 did not include the address for one of the release person.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The last update in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and agreement form for child #1 was dated more than 6 months ago. The last update in writing by a parent on the agreement form for child #2 and #3 was dated more than 6 months ago.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, a young school ager, was dated when the child was 4 years old.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a preschooler enrolled more than 60 days, did not include evidence of a flu shot or a written statement of exemption from a parent.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Noncompliance Area: Disposable diapers were being discarded in to a can in the bathroom that was not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with operator, the facility's emergency plan was updated within last 12 months, but the review date was not documented.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, the operator, completed 3 hours of training in their last anniversary year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: The 2 silver hands-free cans in the corner near the diaper table in the main room were not lined.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Noncompliance Area: There was cracked floor tile in the first floor hallway near the front door of the facility. There was a mat with several tears in it in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: There were uncovered electrical outlets in the living room on three power strips and a wall outlet next to the sliding doors, making them accessible to the 5 children in care, all 5 years of age or younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of floor cleaner in the stairwell to the basement child care space, making it accessible to children in care. There were two containers of disinfecting wipes in the kitchen that were accessible to the children in the living room because the gate between the rooms was down. All three items include instructions to keep out of the reach of 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.