Shamila Barry Family Child Care Home

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. Facility person #2 may not be in the child care facility while children are in care.

The file for staff person #1 contains a current state police clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous state police clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 1/24/2021 and 1/28/2026. The file for facility person #2, a household member, contains a current state police clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous state police clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 1/26/2021 and 1/28/2026. The file also contains an expired child abuse clearance dated 3/9/2021 and a current child abuse clearance dated 3/9/2026 obtained for the purpose of volunteer which is not a valid clearance for household members under CPSL.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

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3290.161(d) · Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.

At ~10:00am observed a bag of oranges sitting out on the counter unrefrigerated.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

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3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

The facility fire drill log identified the two most recent fire drills were conducted on 1/6/2026 and 3/25/2026, exceeding 60 days between fire drills.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

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3290.151(a)(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.

Observed the most recent health assessment for staff file #1 was dated more than 24 months ago.

Corrected by May 13, 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.

Observed several fence post tops surrounding the outdoor play area had rough edges and no protective covering or cap.

Corrected by May 13, 2025

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3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) · 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. 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.

Observed child file #1 contained the most recent documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement which was dated more than 7 months ago.

Corrected by May 13, 2025

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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.

Based on documentation, the smoke detectors were tested more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 12-1-23 to 1-1-24.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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3290.73(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.

The emergency "go bag" containing the first aid kit, was hanging on a hook by the door in the living room low enough to be accessible to children in care.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

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3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

The first aid kit in the "go bag" lacked soap, tweezers, and scissors.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

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

Observed a green fence in the back yard outdoor play space with peeling paint.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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3290.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Observed in the outdoor play space, a Little Tykes slide and climber that was cracked on the yellow window.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file of child #1 with an enrollment date of 10-17-21 lacked an updated health assessment due to the fact the only one on file was dated 9-30-21. Therefore, one was due in March 2022.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2022

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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 file of staff #1 lacked subsequent health assessments due to the fact the only health assessment on file was dated 3-24-21.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2022

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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.

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Corrected by Apr 13, 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.

Based on documentation reviewed at the time of the inspection, the smoke detection system was not checked every 30 days due the fact the testing dates recorded were 3-18-22 and 2-3-22, which is more than 30 days apart.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2022

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

Based on documentation reviewed during the inspection, an Emergency Plan drill was not done by 12-19-21 due to the fact the documentation showed the drill was done on 3-20-22.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2022

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