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A Genuine Love & Care
718 S 29th St, Harrisburg PA 17111 · License #CER-00240733 · Family Child Care Home
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- (717) 234-5044
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- 718 S 29th St, Harrisburg PA 17111 · Directions
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Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
A manual test of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between 12/24/2024 - 01/25/2025.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
3290.131(a)(4)/3290.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 did not include a health report for a school-age child (see LIS code sheet) that was dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2. The most recent health report was completed on 03/17/2022 and a subsequent health report was not provided when the child entered 6th grade.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
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 operator did not ensure that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. The fire drills in the following months exceeded 60 days: 04/04/2023 - 07/03/2023 - 10/01/2023 - 12/31/2023 - 03/21/2024.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 wireless interconnected smoke detectors were operable on each floor but did not communicate with one another when tested due to not being synced properly at the time of installation. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. The operator did not have documentation that the smoke alarms installed were approved by a testing laboratory recognized by OSHA to test and certify smoke alarms. The operator did not maintain documentation of proof and date of purchase of the interconnected alarm with the facility's fire drill logs.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of training. 5 hours of training were completed between 12/2022 - 12/2023.
Corrected by May 2, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility emergency plan did not include a plan for the continuity of operations. Staff person #1 who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, has not completed the 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 which was required to be completed by December 30, 2022.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
- Violation
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 for staff person #1 included a health assessment that has not been updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment; the most recent health assessment on file was dated 01/26/2021.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
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 information for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan updates to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
CONTINUED DEFICIENCY- observed the pediatric first-aid and CPR was not renewed before the expiration of the most current certification. The most recent pediatric first-aid and CPR was completed on 01/24/2019 and needed to be updated by 01/2021. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 12/28/2022. On 01/13/2022, staff person #1 completed a 3-hour online Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED course through the International CPR Institute which is not an acceptable training entity.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
- Violation
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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
CONTINUED DEFICIENCY- The file for household member #2 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance or FBI Clearance which was updated at least once every 60 months as required by the CPSL The most recent Child Abuse clearance was dated 12/02/2016 and the most recent FBI clearance was dated 11/29/2016. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 12/28/2021.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
On 12/28/2021, observed the pediatric first-aid and CPR was not renewed before the expiration of the most current certification. The most recent pediatric first-aid and CPR was completed on 01/24/2019 and needed to be updated by 01/2021.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
On 12/28/2021, Mandated Reporter training was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The most recent Mandated Reporter training was completed on 06/18/2015.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
On 12/09/2021, observed the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. An evacuation route was only posted on the first floor of the facility.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
- Violation
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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 12/28/2021, staff person #1 was unable to locate a copy of their most recent FBI clearance. According to previous inspection documentation, the most recent FBI Clearance was completed on 11/29/2016. The FBI clearance was not updated at least once every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file for household member #2 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance or FBI Clearance which was updated at least once every 60 months as required by the CPSL The most recent Child Abuse clearance was dated 12/02/2016 and the most recent FBI clearance was dated 11/29/2016.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.70(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
On 12/28/2021, observed a window in the second floor bathroom which is accessible to children did not have a safety mechanism to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 12/28/2021, observed peeling paint on the window frame located in the dining room.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing 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.
On 12/28/2021, the documents provided to the parent at the time of enrollment did not include information regarding dismissal policies, transportation or pick-up arrangements.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
On 12/09/2021, the facility did not have a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
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.
On 12/28/2021, the emergency plan did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
On 12/28/2021, the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection devices installed at the facility. On 12/09/2021, the operator did not ensure the fire detection devices were tested at least once every 30 days.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2021
- Violation
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.
On 12/09/2021, the operator does not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3290 electronically or instructions for contacting the Central regional child care office.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2025 inspection noted: “A manual test of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between 12/24/2024 - 01/25/2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 2, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for child #1 did not include a health report for a school-age child (see LIS code sheet) that was dated in accordance with the requirements for medical…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 22, 2023 inspection noted: “The facility emergency plan did not include a plan for the continuity of operations. Staff person #1 who completed the previous health and safety pre-service t…” — what has changed since then?
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