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Home › PA › Curwensville › Kimberly J Sass Family Child Care Home
Curwensville PA 16833 · License #CER-00239776 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #1 and Facility person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to have a current State Police clearance. This is evidenced by the last clearance obtained 2/10/2021. The file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 was observed not have a current NSOR clearance. This is evidenced by the last clearance obtained 6/29/20.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 was observed not to have a current health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 person #1 was observed to only have 6 hours of clock hours of childcare training.
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
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of training in the emergency plan which was conducted more than 12 months after the previous training.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 area a blue/gray plastic toy bin which was broken. Observed a little tyke's square slide which had a cracked blue seat which created a pinch point. Observed a torn cover on the diaper changing pad.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed the pet record for the dog named Bindi did not contain documentation of current rabies vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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.
Observed the emergency contact form for child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained incomplete addresses for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed child file #5, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Observed the updated health assessment for child #3, a young toddler, was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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.
Observed child file #2 contained a portion of the updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to the preschool child.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed the fire alarm testing documentation revealed that one time the fire alarms were tested more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 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 lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment in accordance with Announcement C-22-03.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 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.
Staff person #1 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 3/7/23 which was after the required date for completion of 12/30/22 per Announcement C-22-04.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child file #3 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
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.
Child files #1 and #3 lacked the designated release persons on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child file #3 lacked the child's admission date on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #3, lacked up to date immunizations for DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, Hep A and Influenza in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 file contained documentation of 4 hours of child care training conducted between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22, 8 hours of child care training was borrowed from trainings completed in 2023.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child file #1 lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child files #3 and #4 lacked the child's admission date on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
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.
Child files #1 and #2 lacked the child's health insurance and policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
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.
Child files #3 and #4 lacked copies of initial health assessments provided by the parent within 60 days of enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(a)/3290.182(2) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child #5 lacked an individual file with an agreement form and emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child files #1,. #2, #3, and #4 lacked signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 lacked a plan for accommodations of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in their emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 operator stated that the evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 operator lacked a means to provide to each family enrolled information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
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 accommodations for shelter during a lockdown in their emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 operator did not review or update the emergency plan annually and maintain documentation of review as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 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.
The operator lacked documentation of conducting a drill of the emergency plan annually.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.