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Jonestown PA 17038 · License #CER-00246482 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact and financial agreement forms were not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6-months. The most recent review was completed on 04/07/2025 with the initial document signed at time of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water temperature of the sinks located in the bathroom used by children reached a temperature of 111° F.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(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 § 3280.124(f).
The file for child #2 did not include a child service report (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development within 6 months of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The current CSR on file was completed on 04/07/2025 with no previous CSR on file.
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 Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 01/02/2025 with the previous health report dated 10/09/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding supervision and ratio of children through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must submit a weekly staff schedule by the close of business every Friday along with any updates or changes to the schedule throughout the week. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months. 4. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
Upon arrival to the facility at 10:25 am, observed staff person #1 in the preschool classroom with 1 infant, 1 older toddler, and 11 preschool age children. Staff person #2 was in the infant classroom with 2 infants and 1 young toddler. The facility was over ratio with only 2 staff in the building and a total of 3 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 11 preschool age children until staff person #3 arrived at 10:50 am. Continued non-compliance, previously cited on 02/28/2025 - Upon arrival to the facility at 11:50 am, observed staff person #1 in the preschool classroom with 1 infant, 1 older toddler, and 10 preschool age children. Staff person #2 was in the infant classroom with 2 infants and 1 young toddler. The facility was over ratio with only 2 staff in the building and a total of 3 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 10 preschool age children until staff person #3 arrived at 12:15 am.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).
Upon arrival to the facility at 11:50 am, observed staff person #1 in the preschool classroom with 1 infant, 1 older toddler, and 10 preschool age children. Staff person #2 was in the infant classroom with 2 infants and 1 young toddler. The facility was over ratio with only 2 staff in the building and a total of 3 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 10 preschool age children until staff person #3 arrived at 12:15 am.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(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.
Observed a preschool age child walk to the bathroom from the preschool room, staff person #1 was unable to supervise the child in the bathroom from their position in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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 primary staff person or designated staff person did not ensure a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 02/24/2025 with the previous drill on 12/24/2024 which exceeded 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(b) · 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.
The primary staff person or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. The most recent test was conducted on 02/03/2025 with the previous test completed on 01/03/2025 which exceeded 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The letter to the parent explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or that emergency drills will be conducted annually.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.33(c) · 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. 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.
The pediatric first aid & CPR for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 was not updated on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The current first aid & CPR was completed on 08/29/2024, the previous training expired on 11/2023. The facility operated from 12/01/2023 - 08/29/2024 without a staff person present at the facility that had current Pediatric First Aid & CPR training when one or more children were in care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #2 included an updated health report that was not updated within 12 months of the previous report. The current health report on file was dated 07/10/2024, with the previous report completed on 05/31/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(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.
The file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The financial agreement for child #1 was not updated at least once every 6-months; the most recent update was completed on 07/14/2022 with no subsequent updates documented.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7, who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, have not completed the 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022, which was due to be completed by December 30, 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report for child #2 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The information was left blank on the form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 information for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and the policy number. The information was left blank on the form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(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
The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The current health report on file was dated 08/15/2022 and the previous health assessment was dated 10/12/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report for child #2 dated 05/20/2022, was a Clinical Visit Summary which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
On 11/29/2021, it was observed the operator did not assure that each facility person received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The most recent staff training was completed on 12/04/2020 with the previous training completed on 10/29/2019.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c)/3280.53(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements.
On 11/02/2021, at 1:30 pm observed staff person #1, working alone in the Large Group classroom with 4 older toddlers and 5 preschool age children in care exceeding the staff:child ratio for mixed age group. The ratio with older toddlers in care is 1:6. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
Category: ratio. 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.
The file for child #1, a 5-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #2, a 22-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd & 3rd dose of Hep B, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, a 3rd dose of HiB, a 2nd, 3rd & 4th dose of DTap, a 4th dose of PCV13, a 2nd & 3rd Polio immunization and an influenza immunization.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.
On 11/29/2021, the heath assessment for staff person #1 was not completed within 24 months of the previous health assessment; the current health assessment on file was completed on 06/03/2021 and the previous was completed on 05/28/2019
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2021
Category: ratio. 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.
On 11/02/2021, the operator did not maintain documentation at the facility of proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system or sealed lithium-ion battery devices.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.