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Michelle Forti Group Daycare

Mount Carmel, PA · Northumberland County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
511 E 5TH ST, Mount Carmel, PA 17851
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 933-1732
511 E 5TH ST
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
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Licensed Group Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
CER-00179376
Expired
Sep 12, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

Reviews

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Trisha
2024-12-20 10:55:16
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I first enrolled my child at michelle's daycare back in 2023.It'll be 2 years this upcoming 2025. I couldn't be happier with her! My kids absolutely love her an her mother who run it they call them grandma. I was nervous wreck when i first started daycare beings it was my first time but i can't complain at all. She makes my kids feel at home with the love , care an compassion they give!

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of the inspection, it was observed that there was not an interconnected smoke detector at the facility. This condition poses a threat to the safety of children.

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.)
I bought wireless interconnected smoke alarms and installed them. Going forward I will test them and change batteries whenever the clocks change.
2020-07-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

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.)
Had parents sign papers that day. I will make sure that all papers are signed where they should be signed before putting them in folder
2020-07-20 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include 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 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.)
Had parents sign papers that day. I will make sure that all papers are signed where they should be signed before putting them in folder
2020-07-20 Renewal 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, it was observed that a smoke alarm was not present at all in the basement.

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.)
I put a smoke alarm in the basement. Will keep smoke alarm on all floors.
2020-07-20 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain NSOR verification or mandated reporter training as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If I bring on any new staff members, I will have them fill out a National Sex offenders Registry application. I will make sure that all staff will have the PA mandated Reporter training done every 5 years.
2019-07-03 Renewal 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a written plan of activities was not posited in a traffic area used by parents.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Made corrections and will keep it posted at all times.
2019-07-03 Renewal 3280.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the immunization record for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include all required Rotavirus and/or Hepatitis A vaccines. .

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Called doctor, got them to send a note saying both kids are up to date with all shots and will look at the physicals better.
2019-07-03 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain a copy of the disclosure statement required under the CPSL. The file for Staff #2 and Staff #3 contained completed volunteer criminal history record but did not contain a copy of an employment clearance under the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Made corrections and I will continue to keep files up to date.
2019-07-03 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Made corrections and will keep numbers posted at all times.

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