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Fairfield PA 17320 · License #CER-00242221 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.24(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility emergency plan parent letter does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan parent letter does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
It was observed in the bathroom used by children, an electrical power strip being used that was missing 2 protective receptable covers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
It was observed in the hallway, an unlocked closet containing numerous cleaning products, Off Bug Spray, personal hygiene products and over the counter medications labeled "keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom used by children that the shelf above the sink contained Vick Vapor Rub, Beard Oil, Noxzema Blemish Pads and hair products labeled "keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. it was also observed in the bathroom used by children that the shelving next to the toilet contained disinfecting wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. It was observed in the shower in the bathroom used by children, shampoos, body washes and shaving creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. It was observed in an unlocked low cabinet under the microwave, Triple Sec, Vodka, and Depuyker was being stored and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed in the kitchen unlocked drawers containing sharp knives.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed in the kitchen area that pet food of less than 1 inch diameter was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. It was observed in the kitchen, unlocked drawers containing button batteries and plastic bags accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.
It was observed that rest equipment used by children was not labeled with the children's names for individual use.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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).
It was observed during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 remained in the kitchen area and was not supervising children while they were using the bathroom. It was also observed that staff person #1 was not supervising children who were leaving the kitchen area and going into the living room area.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 for child #1 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The emergency contact for child #1 does not 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 for child #2 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
It was observed that not all children's hands were not washed before lunch.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.
It was observed that staff person #1 was using the kitchen counter as a diaper changing space and the same counter is also used for food preparation.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash their hands prior to preparing and serving lunch.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Upon inspection of facility person files, it was found that both Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 did not have record of an annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon entry to the facility for the purpose of a renewal inspection, it was observed that cabinet containing personal cosmetics and care items above the restroom toilet was not secured for the second consecutive inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Upon entry to the facility for the purpose of a renewal inspection, it was observed that dog food/kibble of less than 1" diameter was clearly present and accessible to children in care [young toddlers in care] for the second consecutive inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e)/3290.131(e)(3) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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).
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the immunization record for Child #2 was missing 1 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations as listed in the CDC Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for the child's listed age. Further, it was found that the immunization record for Child #3 was missing 2 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccinations as listed in the CDC Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for the child's listed age.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(6)/3290.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Upon entry to the facility for the purpose of a renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 had medication present that the provider verbally acknowledged to have administered with no parental permission or log present in the records.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.
Upon entry to the facility for the purpose of a renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not in evidence or posted with other documents.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
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.
Upon inspection of the facility records, it was found that a planned emergency drill had been conducted on 6.14.24 [expired 6.30.25] and that the next required annual emergency drill was performed on 7.15.25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 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.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that specific plans for the continuity of operations were not included. In addition, during a physical site inspection, it was found that one electrical outlet in the living room childcare space did not have a face plate in place.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that a cabinet above the toilet used by children contained a variety of cosmetic and other personal care items [with potential toxic qualities] and was accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that the exit on the front of the house was totally obstructed by cots and pack-in-play equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1-inch, plastic bags and Styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Upon inspection of the physical childcare site, it was found that a large bowl of dog food with pieces of less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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).
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the agreement form used by the provider did not include specifics regarding the services to be provided to the family and the child for Child #1 - #3.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the agreement form used by the provider did not include specifics regarding the services which are to be considered as extra for Child #1 - #3.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Upon inspection of the fire safety logs at the site, it was found that drills were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum 60-day interval: 6.8.23 - 8.9.23 [62 days]; 8.9.23 - 10.11.23 [63 days]; 10.11.23 - 1.30.24 [111 days]; 1.30.24 - 4.19.24 [80 days].
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024
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.
Upon inspection of the fire safety logs at the site, it was found that the device tests were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum 30-day interval: 5.1.23 -6.1.23 [31 days]; 7.1.23 - 8.1.23 [31 days]; 8.1.23 - 9.1.23 [31 days]; 10.1.23 - 11.1.23 [31 days]; 12.1.23 - 1.2.24 [32 days]; 3.1.24 - 4.1.24 [31 days].
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 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.
Upon inspection of the parental letter related to the facility emergency plan, it was found that the letter did not include any reference to accommodations to be used for children in care in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of the facility's physical site, it was found that one piece of plastic outdoor playground equipment was cracked and broken AND that a small area of wallpaper between the dining room and living room was peeling off.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Upon observation of the children during outdoor activities, it was directly observed that a one-year-old child was placed on the ground to play and there were choke hazard-sized objects accessible to the child in that area.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 had no influenza immunization on record, nor an acceptable exemption documented AND child #2 had no influenza or Hepatitis A immunization on record, nor an acceptable exemption documented.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that fire drills were conducted on 2.8.21, 4.8.21, 6.6.21, 9.1.21, 11.1.21, 4.22.22. It was therefore found that greater than 60 days elapsed between fire drills on multiple occasions.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that a receipt of purchase for the smoke detectors was not available.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.