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Yudys Mama Bear Family Day Care

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
Whittier Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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📞 (484) 225-7966
Whittier Dr
Allentown, PA 18103
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00260495
License Issued
Nov 24, 2026
Active Through
Nov 24, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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YUDYS MAMA BEAR FAMILY DAY CARE is a Family Child Care in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:50 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:50 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:50 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:50 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:50 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday5:50 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-24 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 3 are missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will sign consent for emergency medical care.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing updated emergency contact and agreement forms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent review and sign and updated emergency contact and agreement.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 3 are missing signed parental consent for minor first aid.

Correction Required: 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.)
Parents will sign consent for minor first aid.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for walking excursions.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will sign consent for walking excursions.
2025-08-11 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 is missing 4 hours of annual child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will complete the last 4 hours of childcare training.
2025-08-11 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not conducted fire drills every 60 days, date of last fire drill was 5/22/25.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will conduct a fire drill and it will be logged.
2024-08-15 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not conducted an emergency drill annually, date of last drill was 7/20/23.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will conduct an emergency drill and log the drill.
2024-08-15 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has not completed the required 12 hours of child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete 12 hours of child care training by August 31st.
2024-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing a financial agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain an agreement and will have parents sign.
2024-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parents document missing information.
2024-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent provided the addresses of the release person.
2024-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing updated emergency contact information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent review/update and sign emergency contact form.
2024-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will write a policy to address continuity of operations.
2023-09-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/18/2023, household member 2 did not have the NSOR, state police clearance, child abuse and the DHS FBI clearance on file. On 9/26/2023, household member 1 continued to not have the NSOR 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain NSOR clearance.
2023-09-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/18/2023, household member 1 did not have the NSOR, state police clearance, child abuse and the DHS FBI clearance on file. On 9/26/2023, household member 1 continued to not have the NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Household member 1 will not be at the facility during childcare hours until the NSOR is on file. 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. Household member 1 will not be at the facility during childcare hours until the NSOR is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Household member 1 will not be in childcare during daycare hours until the NSOR is obtained.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have the work address or phone number on file for the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will obtain work address and phone number.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have an emergency form that was updated within the last 6 months. The emergency form was last updated 4/5/2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will update the emergency form.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 8/18/2023, child 2, who is a young toddler, had an outdated health assessment dated 11/11/2022.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the updated health assessment.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 had outdated immunizations on file. Child 1 did not have a flu shot on record. See LIS for DOB.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will not be in care until immunizations are obtained.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have electronic access to the regulations available to parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will share electronic access to regulations with parents.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 9/2/2023.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will take training.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Household member 2 did not have the NSOR, state police clearance, child abuse and the DHS FBI clearance on file. See LIS for staff 2's date of birth.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances will be put in on file.
2023-08-18 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Household member 2 did not have the NSOR, state police clearance, child abuse and the DHS FBI clearance on file. See LIS for staff 2's date of birth.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Household member 2 will not be at the facility during child care hours until the NSOR, child abuse, state police and the DHS FBI clearance is on file. 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. Household member 2 will not be at the facility during child care hours until the NSOR, child abuse, state police and the DHS FBI clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances will be put on file.
2022-10-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 8/15/2022, it was found that Staff 1 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/29/2022. . On 10/25/2022, staff 1 still did not have an updated FBI clearance on file. It was also noted through multiple phone conversations, including on 10/13/2022 and 10/18/2022, that staff 1 was still in the child care facility without her FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not be in the facility without an up to date FBI clearance. 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. Facility Person #1 may not be in the facility until an updated FBI clearance is obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1) My mom will be staying with my brother during the daycare day of operation. 2) She will not be present until I have an up to date FBI clearance.
2022-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 8/15/2022, it was found that Staff 1 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/29/2022 and a child abuse clearance that expired on 2/13/2022. On 9/29/2022, staff 1 still did not have an updated FBI or child abuse clearance on file.

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 until all appropriate clearances are obtained. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all appropriate clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will not be in childcare until all clearances are obtained.
2022-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 8/15/2022, it was found that Staff 1 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/29/2022 and a child abuse clearance that expired on 2/13/2022. On 9/29/2022, staff 1 still did not have an updated FBI or 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 already applied for child abuse/FBI clearance.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The pack n' play, cot and bed, all used for napping, were not labeled with the children's names.

Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
They will be labeled with the children's names.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the garbage used for diapering was broken, making it 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Garbage can was fixed during renewal visit.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the current Certificate of Compliance posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will post the current Certificate of Compliance.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not have a section that included accommodations for shelter of children during a lockdown or accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities or with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will add in the infant/toddler section and lockdown section.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility had documented that the last emergency plan update occurred on 8/5/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was reviewed on 8/15/2022. There were no changes.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan drill documented throughout the year.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will conduct an emergency plan drill.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have 12 hours of annual training documented.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will take 12 hours of annual training.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Toxics under the kitchen sink were accessible due to a broken lock.

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 removed toxics from the cabinet and made them inaccessible.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.69

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/2022, it was observed that the stove was in operation with no stove guard in place to prevent direct contact.

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.)
Stove guard was put up during visit.
2022-08-15 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A fire drill was last conducted on 6/2/2022, which makes it more than 60 days since one was last completed.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will complete a fire drill.
2022-08-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.131(a)(2)/3290.131(e)(1) - Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months./Parent written verification from Doctor. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)(2)/3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months./Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: Child 1, who is past 60 days since the first day of admission (see LIS code sheet), did not have a physical on file. The immunizations that were on file were out of date. The child did not have an updated Rotovirus vaccine on file.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 will obtain an updated physical and immunization record.
2022-08-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have previous consent for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 had updated emergency medical care consent upon certification representatives arrival.
2022-08-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.31(g)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 9/6/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 has class scheduled.
2022-08-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/13/2022. It was not updated until 7/27/2022. Staff 2 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/29/2022 and a child abuse clearance that expired on 2/13/2022.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all appropriate clearances are obtained. 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all appropriate clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 will not be in childcare until all clearances are obtained.
2022-08-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/13/2022. It was not updated until 7/27/2022. Staff 2 had an FBI clearance that expired on 3/29/2022 and a child abuse clearance that expired on 2/13/2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 already applied for child abuse/FBI clearance. Staff 1's is up to date.
2022-02-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(e) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(e)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 2/24/2022, the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will print the emergency plan.
2022-02-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection, the facility did not have fire alarm testing documented within the last 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Alarms were tested with certification representative present.
2021-09-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During a verification visit on 9/30/2021, the facility still did not have a parent handbook on file.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will develop a handbook for parents.
2021-09-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a verification visit on 9/30/2021 from the inspection that occurred on 8/19/2021, the facility continued to not have a section in the emergency plan accommodating infants, toddlers and children with special needs.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will add these sections into the emergency plan.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing specific services to be provided to the family and the child.

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.)
I will document the services to be provided on the agreement and in the future I will ensure that services to be provided are on the agreement at the time of enrollment.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents document who the child can be released to. In the future at the time of enrollment parents will document on the agreement who can pick up their child.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider corrected at the time of inspection. Dates of admission will be documented on the agreement at the time of enrollment.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing the parent's work address and telephone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents provide work information and it will be documented on the emergency contact form. When children enroll I will ensure parents provide work information on the emergency contact form.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the health 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.)
I will have parent provide insurance policy number and it will be documented on the emergency contact form. When children enroll I will ensure parents provide health insurance information.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The crib and pack n play are not 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.)
I will label the crib and pack n play for an individual use. In the future all cribs and pack n plays will be labeled for individual use.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.105(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are bumper pads inside and around the crib.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will remove the bumper pads from the crib. Nothing will be in the crib while the child is napping.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #6 & 7 is missing the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will put the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement. When a new child is enrolled I will make sure all information is filled out completely.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #6 & 7 are missing the address of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will document the child's physician's address. When a child is enrolled all information will be included on the emergency form.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #6 & 7 are missing the work address and telephone number of the parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will fill out their work address and telephone number. When a new child is enrolled all information will be documented on the emergency contact form.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, & 5 are missing the health 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.)
Will have parent provide the policy number. When a child is enrolled I will ensure the policy number is documented.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #7 is missing an initial health assessment. Child's date of admission 3/23/18.

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.)
Will have parent provide the child's health assessment. All new enrollments will have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diapering area is missing a hands-free covered can.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase a hands free garbage can and place it near the diapering area. I will make sure the hands free can is near the diapering area at all times.
2018-08-02 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2, 3, 4 & 5 are missing updated emergency contact forms. Child #3, 4 & 5 are missing updated agreements.

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.)
Parents will review and sign emergency and agreement forms. Parents will sign and review both forms every 6 months.
2018-08-02 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: Child #6 & 7 are missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid.

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.)
Parents will sign for consent for emergency medical and minor first aid. Parents will sign for consent at the time of enrollment.
2017-10-29 Renewal 3290.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, & 3 do not have an agreement on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility`s general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent complete forms and in the future all children will have agreements on file at the time of enrollment.
2017-10-29 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 do not have emergency contact forms on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will have parent complete the emergency contact form and in the future all children will have an emergency contact form on file at time of enrollment.
2017-10-29 Renewal 3290.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a menu posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will complete a menu and post it in the area parents drop their children off.
2017-07-05 Initial review 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility first aid kit was missing scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will obtain scissors in the first aid kit. In the future, facility will maintain all necessary items in the first aid kit.

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