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Home › PA › Greencastle › Melissa Cathleen Cordell Family Child Care Home
Greencastle PA 17225 · License #CER-00253743 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files for household members #1 and #2 were observed to lack a current NSOR clearance. This was evidenced by NSOR clearances dated 07/16/2020 present in the file. The file for household member #3 was observed to contain an NSOR certificate that was not acquired within 60 months as evidenced by NSOR clearances in the file dated 07/20/2020 and 12/22/2025 a period of 65 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 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).
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Per the operator's admission, an evacuation route is not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Operator stated there is not an evacuation route posted on the 2nd floor of the home. Evacuation routes were observed to be posted on the basement and ground levels.
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 Feb 20, 2026
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 was observed to lack a written policy to address Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and general child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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).
The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to lack verification the operator completed and updated the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility was observed to lack an evacuation route posted on the top floor of the home as evidenced by the operator information Cert Rep an evacuation route was not posted on the top floor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
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.
The facility was observed to have evidence a letter explaining the emergency procedures was provided to each enrolled parent. However, this letter lacked providing information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
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 was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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.
The facility was observed to have a string of decorative lights with a receptable end that lack a protective outlet cover.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The facility was observed to have embedded play equipment with wooden chip mulch that measured less than 6" at every observed fall point.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The facility lacked documentation of pet Stormy's current rabies immunizations, as evidence by a certificate on file that expired on 1/24/24 5 days prior to inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files of Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 were observed to contain an original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The facility's transport van was observed to lack emergency contacts present, owner admitted to removing and not returning the emergency contacts.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: transportation. 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).
The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that indicated that the immunization status does not include all recommended immunizations. Specifically, the immunization record indicates that no MMR or Varicella vaccines had been administered, and the record stated refused by parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 facility was observed to lack evacuation routes posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors, as evidenced by the operator admitting evacuation routes are not posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
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)).
The facility was observed to lack documentation that testing of the smoke detection system was tested once in every 30-day period during the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 facility was observed to lack a posting or documentation that the parent of each child enrolled was provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
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 was observed to lack documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually, as evidenced by an emergency drill log that indicated the last emergency drill occurred on 01/09/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 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 file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation that Staff person #1 had completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety 2022 update training on or before 12/30/2022 and was completed 01/13/2023. The Facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that lacked a statement regarding Continuity of Operations. The Facility was observed to lack a policy for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: ratio. 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for household member #2 was observed to lack a current FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
An outlet located on the wall behind the red and blue toy box was observed to be without a Protective receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The file for child #1 was observed to lack an emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
The file for child #3 was observed to contain a health report that did not include a response where the assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need is requested.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.176 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
The first aid kit located in the Van was observed not to contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(8) · A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The file for children #2 and #4 was observed to lack an initial agreement or subsequent written agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility was observed to lack evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on the 1st and 2nd floors of the home.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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.
The Emergency Contact Form on file for child #1 and #2 was observed not to contain the release person's address.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A protective receptacle cover located by the rocking chair next to the white board was not on the electrical outlet.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed that the facility's first aid kit was missing soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
It was observed that the play washer/dryer knob was broken and cracked causing sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
The agreement form on file for child #3 was observed not to contain the child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(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.
There were sample packets of non-aspirin medication and first aid ointment medication in the first aid kit that were not labeled for individual use.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
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.
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility did not conduct fire drills every 60 days. This is evidenced by there being a gap of more that 60 days from 8/1/21 to 10/3/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 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 facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented 9/1/21 to 10/3/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) · 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 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 was observed not to include a lock-down procedure at the facility nor did it list accommodations of infant and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
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.
It was observed that the facility did not have an annual emergency drill documented.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.