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Home › PA › Fredericksburg › Karen Showers Daycare
Fredericksburg PA 17026 · License #CER-00238441 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.66(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 that, diapering wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table accessible to children. It was observed that, 2 Airwick plug in's were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.135(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.
It was observed that diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3280.26(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. It also did not include lockdown procedures.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a broken gate outside leading to the upstairs deck.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(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.
During the time of inspection, a magic eraser was in the bathroom drawer accessible to children. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
During the time of inspection, a mud wasp nest was observed in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that large bolts were exposed in the fencing.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.
Documentation of the Hepatitis A vaccine wasn't on file for child #1. Documentation on file for child #1 didn't include the recommended 2 additional vaccines for Pneumococcal.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a gallon of expired milk in the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(7) · A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
The facility did not have documentation of an accident file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Documentation on file shows that fire drill testing was not completed every 30 days. (1/10/24-2/15/24) (2/15/24-3/18/24)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #1 had a volunteer State Police clearance dated 6/22/20 and a volunteer Child line clearance 6/22/20. Staff #2 did not have a State Police clearance on file. A request was on file from 6/10/20
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
Child #1 latest health assessment was dated 5/22/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.102(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.
It was observed that there were 12 rest mats which contained tears and interior foam was visible.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #3's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Child #1 through #5's files contained the original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person #1 and #2 have not obtained 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 had a timeframe between clearances obtained (PA State Police) which was greater than the 60 months permitted (5/11/15, 2/16/21). Staff persons #1 and #2 had a timeframe between Mandated Reporter training which was greater than the 60 months permitted (#1 5/20/15, 7/24/20; #2 6/30/15, 7/14/20. Staff person #4 and #5 have no NSOR verification certificates on file. Staff person #4's FBI clearance is not acceptable due to it being through the Dept of Education rather than the required DHS clearance. Staff person #3's most recent Mandated Reporter Training is expired, dated 7/16/15. Household member #6's file has no record of a previous Child Abuse clearance prior to 4/16/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.33(c) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
None of the facility persons have current pediatric first-aid and CPR training certificates.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(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 that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children in the cabinet under the bathroom sink. The bathroom cabinet above the toilet contained several tubes of diaper cream, and two containers of body cream (keep out of reach of children) which were also accessible to children. All were corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
It was observed that there was an open, and partially full can of Red Bull Energy Drink accessible to the children on the black shelves, on the porch, in the children's outside play area (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Child #1 and #2's health reports did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(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 #2 and #4 have no record of receiving the Influenza vaccination. Child #3's most recent Influenza vaccination date is 1/13/20. Child #5's most recent Influenza vaccination date is 10/11/19.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Several tubes of diaper cream were not labeled with the names of the children for whom this medication is intended (corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff person #1's file does not contain verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.