3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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.

Staff 1, who has current clearances, had previously expired child abuse and NSOR clearances. The child abuse clearance expired on 7/29/2024 and a new one was not obtained until 12/12/2024. The NSOR clearance expired on 12/2/2024 and was not obtained until 12/16/2024. The renewal inspection occurred on 12/18/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.105(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.

The pack and play that was used by a child was not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Child 2 did not have an emergency form on file.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · 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.

Child 1 did not have consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

The facilities current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(a)(1) · 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's emergency plan did not have a shelter in place policy on file.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the section of their emergency plan that must address continuity of operations.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, facility 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 person(s) available to supervise faciity person #2, facility person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, facility person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 11/12/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(c) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, there was no record of facility person #2 being trained on the facility's emergency plan (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Facility person #2 will have until 1/17/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility 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 facility person #2, facility person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, pediatric first-aid/CPR on file for facility person #2 expired on 11/12/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.64(a) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, a bottle of Spic and Span, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the kitchen table which was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.70(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, a window on the third floor of the home was not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.92(a) · Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, a portable space heater was observed in the child care space. Portable space heaters are not allowed by Allentown Bureau of Health.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.113(a) · 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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, certification representative was knocking on door for several minutes when facility person #1 arrived outside of the facility and welcomed rep inside. Facility person #1 advised rep that she had been moving her car and that facility person #2 was caring for the children. Upon entering the facility, facility person #2 was upstairs. Facility person #1 called to facility person #2 several times without answer. There were four (4) children unsupervised on the first floor of the facility. Two (2) of the children were eating cereal and the door to the refrigerator was open. Rep noted that the contents of the refrigerator were warm to the touch. Facility person #1 advised that facility person #2 may have been in the bathroom. Facility person #1 advised that staff have no way of supervision through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times if the facility person is in the bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.113(a) · 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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). The legal entity must arrange for all staff to complete the training entitled "Supervising Children in Family Child Care" through Better Kid Care. The training may not be counted towards the 12 hours of training required by regulation.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, certification representative was knocking on door for several minutes when facility person #1 arrived outside of the facility and welcomed rep inside. Facility person #1 advised rep that she had been moving her car and that facility person #2 was caring for the children. Upon entering the facility, facility person #2 was upstairs. Facility person #1 called to facility person #2 several times without answer. There were four (4) children unsupervised on the first floor of the facility. Two (2) of the children were eating cereal and the door to the refrigerator was open. Rep noted that the contents of the refrigerator were warm to the touch. Facility person #1 advised that facility person #2 may have been in the bathroom. Facility person #1 advised that staff have no way of supervision through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times if the facility person is in the bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, rabies immunization for a dog at the facility expired 12/11/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(3) · 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).

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, there were no child service reports (CSRs) on file for child #1, child #2, or child #3 (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, arrival and departure times were missing from child #1 and child #2's fee agreements.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: address of physician. Release person(s) address(es). Child #4: Release persons' last names.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, home and work addresses and telephone number(s) were missing for child #4's father.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, last health assessment on file for child #3 is dated 4/22/2021. Child #3 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) · 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). Child #2 and child #3 will be dismissed from care by close of business December 7, 2023 until either the immunization record is updated, or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, child #2 and child #3 had 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #2 and child #3 are preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet). There were no written exemptions on file.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.151(a) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, health assessment on file for facility person #2 was dated 7/28/2023. Date appeared altered from original, so a phone call was made to the doctors' office. Doctors' office confirmed that facility person #2 was not seen by listed practitioner on 7/28/2023. Facility person #2 was seen by that practitioner on 1/14/2022 for a TB test and physical. There were no prior health assessments on file. Operator indicated that facility person #2 began working with children at the facility several years ago (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.181(c) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, the following was not updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: emergency contact form last updated 12/13/2022. Fee agreement last updated 8/29/2022. Child #2: emergency contact form last updated 1/5/2023. Fee agreement last updated 8/29/2022. Child #3: emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated 3/18/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, consent for minor first-aid and consent for emergency medical care were not signed by child #4's parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.94(a)(9) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, facility's fire drill log does not include names of facility persons who participated in the fire drills.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflects that smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/3/2023-4/3/2023; 5/3/2023-6/3/2023; 7/3/2023-8/3/2023; 8/3/2023-9/3/2023. Log indicated that smoke detectors were last tested on 10/3/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · 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. Act 42 of 2022, signed into law July 7, 2022, amended the Fire and Panic Act at 35 P.S. § 1223.6, and requires all certified family child care homes to have interconnected smoke alarms approved, at the time of installation, by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarms.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, facility did not have OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarms installed on each floor of the home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Facility person #2 must take 1 hour of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/19/2021-12/19/2022. Training hours taken to make up previous hours cannot be used toward training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/7/2023, facility person #2 completed 11 hours of child care training for training year 12/19/2021-12/19/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the childcare space. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 12/21/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 12/28/2022, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.181(c) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following emergency contact forms and fee agreements were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #2: last updated 12/8/2021. Child #4: last updated 11/16/2021. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 12/30/2022. As of 1/10/2023, certification representative has not received acceptable correction for 6-month update for Child #4's emergency contact form and fee agreement.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following children's records did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first-aid procedures by facility staff: Child #4 and Child #5. An acceptable plan of correction was received with correction date of 12/30/2022. As of 1/10/2023, certification representative has not received proof of consent for emergency medical care or first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #4.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Beginning April 29, 2022, all child care facilities must have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, facility did not develop a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, peeling paint was observed on the staircase in the childcare space. Peeling paint is accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.105(a) · (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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, an unlabeled pack-n-play was being used by an older toddler.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following was missing from emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's work address and work phone number. Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #5: parent's work address and work phone number. Health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following health assessments are outdated: Child #2: last health assessment on file is dated 4/22/2021. Child is an older toddler (see LIS Code sheet). Child #4: last health assessment on file is dated 10/28/2021. Child is an older toddler (see LIS Code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(e)(1) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following children's medical records do not reflect that immunizations have been administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: Child #2: 3 of 4 doses of DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal vaccines, no record of MMR, Varicella, or Hepatitis A vaccine. No exemption on file. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #3: No record of influenza vaccine on file. No exemption on file. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #4: No record of influenza vaccine on file. No exemption on file. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #5: 3 of 4 doses of DTAP and HIB vaccines, no record of Hepatitis A vaccine. No exemption on file. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.181(c) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following emergency contact forms and fee agreements were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #2: last updated 12/8/2021. Child #4: last updated 11/16/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the following children's records did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first-aid procedures by facility staff: Child #4 and Child #5.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.94(a)(1) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, the facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted 9/3/2022, which is past 60 days.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that fire detection systems were tested more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 1/2/22-2/4/22, 4/1/22-5/4/22, 6/1/22-7/8/22, 8/2/22-9/10/22, 10/1/22-11/3/22.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection conducted 12/8/2022, emergency drill log on file at the facility was for another daycare. Provider admitted that log was not for this facility and that it was filed in her paperwork on accident. Provider did not have an emergency drill log for her facility on file.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.64(a) · 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.

Toxics were accessible to the children in the play area. The toxics were cleaning materials for the child care space. They were in a bin, which was in a cubby, that was within reach of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.111(a) · 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.

There was no daily activity schedule posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Child 1 did not have a date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.181(c) · 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.

Children 1-3 did not have updated emergency forms and fee agreements on file. Child 1's emergency form and fee agreements needed to be updated in November 2021. Child 2 and 3's emergency form and fee agreement needed to be updated in December 2021.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The facility did not have an evacuation route in the basement of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · 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.

The facility did not have a receipt for the smoke detector in the basement.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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.

Staff Person #1's previous FBI clearance was obtained 7/2/2015. Staff Person #1 did not renew this clearance until 11/10/2021. Staff Person #1's previous PA State Police clearance was obtained 4/4/2016. Staff Person #1 did not renew this clearance until 11/9/2021. Per the Child Protective Services Law clearances are valid for 60 months and must be renewed on or before the expiration date. Staff Person #1 continued t provide child care with expired clearances.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.