Gina Tavares

3290.69 · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the operator stated that the home had a new stove. The knobs to operate the stove were just above the oven and were accessible to the children in care. The operator stated that lunch is occasionally prepared on the stove. At that time, there was nothing to prevent the children access to the stove.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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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).

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have a child service report completed within the past six months. The most recent child service report on file was dated 12/13/24. Child #2 did not have a child service report completed within the past six months. The most recent child service report on file was dated 12/13/24. Child #3, who has been enrolled longer than six months, did not have a child service report completed on file. Child #4 did not have a child service report completed within the past six months. The most recent child service report on file was dated 3/3/25.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include the work address and phone number of the parent.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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3290.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #3 did not include a health assessment. The child has been enrolled longer than 60 days. The file did contain an immunization record.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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3290.135(a)(3) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the operator stated that diapers are placed outside the basement door on the steps after a child's diaper is changed. A hands-free trash can was not present in the diaper changing area.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the cover to the radiator was bent towards the floor, exposing the sharp metal pieces inside. The radiator was on the wall opposite of the back door.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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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).

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the following child files did not include a child service report: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents of Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 was dated 3/27/24. The most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #3 was dated 5/20/24. The most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #4 was dated 5/4/23.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler, was dated 10/26/23. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 11/19/21.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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3290.135(a)(3) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the trash can used for diapering was not hands-free.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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3290.182(5) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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3290.24(a)(5)/3290.24(g) · 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 operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Facility emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. Facility emergency plan was not sent to a local municipality.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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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.

Erergency contact forms and fee agreements have not been updated and reviewed in over 6 months for child # 1 & # 2. Last review and signature for child # 1 was 5/19/22. Last review and signature for child # 2 was 4/17/22.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2023

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3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Facility emergency plan was not sent annually to the local emergency management agency or a local municipality.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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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.

Fire alarms and smoke detectors were not tested in over 30 days from 10/17/22 to 11/20/22.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2023

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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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

Facility person # 1 has a mandated reporter training that is over 60 months old , dated 2/3/16.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2022

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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.

Fire alarm testing was not completed in over 30 days . System last tested 11/18/21.

Corrected by Dec 28, 2021

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