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Home › PA › Beaver Falls › Christine A Kitajima Family Child Care Home
Beaver Falls PA 15010 · License #CER-00243869 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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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.
In the bathroom above the toilet on a shelf accessible to children were Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Febreze Air Mist each stated keep out of reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(c) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.
Child #1's, a preschool age child (See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 9/27/23 and 10/24/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an family child care home staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
The last date documented on the fire drill log is 9/4/2024 which is more than 60 days ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2025
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 last date documented on the fire alarm testing log is 9/4/2024 which is more than 30 days ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2025
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 facilities emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.70(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
The sliding screen for the sliding door had a hole by the handle and the bottom was detached from the frame.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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).
At approximately 9:30am on 8/27/24 it was observed that an infant was in the napping room alone sleeping while the provider was in the kitchen and playroom with other children. The provider was using a video monitor to watch the child which is not acceptable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Child #2's file did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.181(c) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.
The two most recent child health assessments for child #3, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 8/11/22 and 9/26/23 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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).
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is an older toddler (See LIS Code Sheet), includes 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is A preschool age child (See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Child #2 and 3's files did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 facilities fire alarms testing log has the following dates 1/4/24-2/4/24(31 days), 3/4/24-4/4/24(31 days), 5/4/24-5/4/24 (31 days), and 7/4/24-8/4/24( 31 days), which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The parent letter explaining the facilities emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parents as soon a safely possible when an emergency occurs, the method to inform parents when an emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(7) · 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.
The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child can be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 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.
The file for Child #3 who is a preschool age child contained two health assessments that were dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
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.
The files for Child #1 and #4 both contained immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facilities emergency plan was lacking accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The file for Child #1 who is a preschool aged child contained a health assessment that was obtained more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.22(b) · 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.
The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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.
The file for Staff #1 contained 6 annual clock hours of child care training for the period of 12/20/20-12/20/21.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The immunization record for child #1 and child #3lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. The immunization record for child #2 lacked an influenza and hepatitis A vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Evacuation routes were not posted in the basement.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2021
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.
Facility lacked proof of purchase of the 10 year non replaceable lithium ion smoke alarms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 lacked an emergency plan that provides accommodations for children during an emergency lock-down.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.