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Jonestown PA 17038 · License #CER-00242577 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.77 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the sliding glass door did not have a visual strip at eye level of the children. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for individual use.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan was not reviewed within the past 12 months. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
Observed aluminum can tabs in the outdoor play space, along the right of the above ground pool, which were accessible to toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(3) · I the provider will complete this form with the incoming parents to ensure all necessary home and work addresses, and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent is included.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(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 #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care at the time of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(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 #3 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report was dated 03/13/2025 with the previous dated 01/24/2024.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(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 and #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid at the time of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.106 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
Observed a thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child #2 included an initial health report which was not provided within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet); the health report on file was dated 04/29/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The Pediatric First Aid and CPR for staff person #1 and #2 was not completed on or before the expiration date of the previous certification. The current training was completed on 04/04/2023 with the previous training completed on 02/25/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
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.
Observed a spray sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a table on the deck in the outside play space which was accessible to children. Observed a preschool age child pick-up the can and attempt to spray another child with the sunscreen while the group was getting ready to go back inside. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement form for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information for child #3 did not include the parents' home and work telephone numbers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 information for child #3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(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 and #3 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file for child #1 was dated 11/03/2022, with the previous health report dated 04/28/2022. The current health report on file for child #3 was dated 04/13/2023, with the previous health report dated 08/15/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
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.
A fire evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location in the basement level of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 have documentation of a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(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 health report on file for child #1 was not updated al least once every 6 months; the current health report on file was dated 05/09/2022 and the previous was dated 08/24/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(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 #2, a 20 month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #3, a 4-year-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The emergency plan lacked accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The operator did not maintain a copy of the proof of purchase for the smoke detector which was recently replaced in the bonus room/addition on the home.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
An emergency drill was not conducted between 12/2020 - 12/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.