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Home › PA › Carmichaels › Clara J Piper Family Child Care Home
Carmichaels PA 15320 · License #CER-00255538 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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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.
The emergency contact information for child #3 and child #4 did not include information on the child's special needs or disability. The boxes on the form were left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
The files for staff #1 and household member #2 contained state police and child abuse clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The state police clearance for staff #1 was previously obtained 1/15/21 and was renewed on 2/06/26. The previous child abuse clearance for staff #1 was obtained 1/27/21 and was renewed on 2/11/26. The previous state police clearance for household member #2 was obtained on 1/15/21 and was renewed on 2/02/26. The previous child abuse clearance for household member #2 was obtained on 1/27/21 and was renewed on 2/12/26. Current clearances are now on file for both individuals.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: background checks. 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).
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The file for child #4 did not include documentation of sharing a child service report with the parent in the last 6 months. The most recent signed report on file was dated 10/04/24.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement for child #2 did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for children #1, #3, and #4 did not include complete contact information for their physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
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.
The emergency contact information for child #3 and child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. The boxes on the form were left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) · 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 child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health report for child #1 was dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance. A current health report is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) · A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The health assessment for staff #1 was not updated within 24 months. The previous health assessment was dated 1/18/24. The most recent health assessment, dated 2/13/26, is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
The financial agreement for child #2 was signed but not dated by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(b) · 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.
The facility's emergency plan was not reviewed annually. Documented review dates on the cover of the plan were 1/12/25 and 2/24/26.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
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.
Emergency drills were not conducted annually. Drill documentation is dated 1/13/25 and 2/19/26. A current emergency drill is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
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.Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a (AGS, 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 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
One electrical outlet in the care space lacked a protective cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The above ground pool was not made inaccessible in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sides of the pool were not 48 inches above ground around the entire perimeter. Measurements taken at various areas were 43 and 46 inches. Additionally, multiple cinder blocks were close to the pool walls creating a risk of climbing on the blocks and accessing the pool. The cinder blocks were tied to the pool cover with rope and intended to hold the cover in place.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include health insurance information.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2, enrolled since 9/30/24, lacked dated parental signatures prior to 3/03/25. Current signatures are now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-1Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a 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, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
Staff person #1 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 2/14/23 which was after the required date of 12/30/22 according to Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 facility lacked a plan to train volunteers and a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency in their emergency plan by June 30, 2022 as per Announcement C-22-04 Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Child file #1 lacked the enrolling parents' home and work address and telephone numbers on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Child files #2 and #3 lacked documentation of the influenza vaccination administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility lacked documentation of the emergency plan updates being submitted to the local and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The facility lacked documentation and details of an emergency drill conducted at the facility at least annually.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff person #1 completed 10 hours of professional development from 12/19/21-12/19/22, two additional hours of professional development were borrowed from trainings completed after 12/19/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days during the periods from 2/22/2021 to 5/17/2021 to 8/19/2021 to 11/7/2021 to 2/7/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 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 fire detection system was not tested every 30 days during the periods from 4/3/2021 to 5/7/2021 to 6/10/2021 to 7/17/2021 to 8/19/2021; 9/9/2021 to 10/13/2021; and 11/7/2021 to date of inspection on 3/29/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 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.
An annual emergency drill was not conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.