Mercedes M Reyes

3290.192(3) · 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 childcare position at the facility without this document on file.

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a copy of a signed/witnessed CPSL disclosure document.

Corrected by Dec 7, 2025

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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).

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain copies of the forms which describe the required child growth and development of the child in the context of the services being provided.

Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

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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.

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #3 did not include the date of admission into the facility.

Corrected by Dec 7, 2025

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3290.124(e)/3290.181(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.

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #1 included an emergency contact information sheet last reviewed on 4.10.25 and a financial agreement last reviewed on 4.10.25. The file for Child #2 included an emergency contact information sheet last reviewed on 3.30.25 and a financial agreement last reviewed on 3.30.25.

Corrected by Dec 7, 2025

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3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #3 did not contain copies of an initial health assessment [copies of immunizations were present].

Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(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.

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Child #2 contained a copy of an initial health assessment dated 10.31.23 [expired 10.31.24].

Corrected by Dec 22, 2025

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3290.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was found that the file for Staff Person #1 had 6 hours of professional development training on file for the training period AND Staff Person #2 had 8 hours of professional development training on file for the training period.

Corrected by Dec 7, 2025

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3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 had 7.5 hours of training completed AND Staff Person #2 had 6.5 hours of training completed.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Upon inspection of required documents at the facility, it was found that a written policy pertaining to Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head trauma was not on file at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2024

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3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Upon inspection of the physical spaces, it was found that chipping/peeling paint was in evidence at the rear of the facility in the restroom/diaper changing area.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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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.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 last health assessment on record was dated 9.23.22 AND the last health assessment for Staff Person #2 was dated 10.5.22. Both documents were expired at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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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.

Upon inspection of the fire detection devices at the facility, it was found that an interconnected fire detection system was not installed at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2024

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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a continuity of operations plan was not developed and included. In addition, it was directly observed that staff person #1 and #2 were caring for children unsupervised without having completed the required 2022 Health and Safety training topics update.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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3290.24(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.

Upon inspection of the facility personnel files, it was found that staff person #1 and #2 did not receive annual emergency plan training within the last one year.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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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.

Upon completion of the onsite physical site inspection, it was directly observed that a can of insecticide was on the kitchen table, which was accessible to children walking by.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Upon completion of the physical site inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the doorframe between the kitchen and dining room, near the child gate.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

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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).

Upon inspection of the children's files onsite, it was found that information to the family about the children's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was not included for child #1 - #4.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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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.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child #1 - #3 was missing the address[s] of the individual[s] designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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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.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that child #4 health assessment on file is dated 5.20.22 and would have expired on 5.20.23.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #2 and #3 did not have an influenza record or valid exemption on file. Further, it was found that child #4 is missing 1 DTAP vaccination, 1 HIB vaccination and 1 Pneumococcal vaccination.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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3290.135(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.

Upon inspection of the onsite physical site inspection, it was directly observed that staff person #2 changed a child's diaper and then placed the used diaper in an unlined and unlidded 5-gallon bucket in the bathroom area.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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3290.181(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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the financial agreement for child #1 was last reviewed on 10.20.21 and for child #4 on 12.14.21, which exceeded the maximum 6 month review period.

Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was missing for child #3.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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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.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documents, it was observed that drills were conducted on the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 60 days between drills: 12.13.22 - 2.15.23

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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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.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety documents, it was observed that tests were conducted on the followng dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30 days between tests: 1.8.23 -2.18.23; 5.9.23 - 6.13.23; 8.11.23 - 9.12.23

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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3290.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11.15.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 11.15.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 2022 Health and Safety training topics update. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 2022 Health and Safety training topics update.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Upon inspection of the required documents on file at the facility, it was found that a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not developed.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

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3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business [9.20.22]. Facility person #2 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business [9.20.22].

The file of facility person #1 does not contain a valid PA child abuse [expired on 6.8.22] , a valid DHS required FBI clearance [expired 6.9.22], or a valid PA criminal clearance [expired 6.2.22]. The file of facility person #2 does not contain a valid PA child abuse [expired on 6.5.22] , a valid DHS required FBI clearance [expired 6.21.22], or a valid PA criminal clearance [expired 6.2.22].

Corrected by Sep 29, 2022

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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)).

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records on file, it was found that testing was completed on the following dates which exceed the required minimum 30 day testing requirement: 1.8.22, 2.10.22, 3.14.22, 4.28.22, 5.24.22, 6.8.22, 7.8.22, 8.15.22, 9.15.22.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2022

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3290.24(a)(1) · 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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down AND shelter in place at the facility were not included.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

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3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Upon inspection of the required documents on file at the facility, it was found that no record was present of an emergency drill being completed in 2021 or 2022 [to date].

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10.5.22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 10.5.22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pre-Service health and Safety trainings. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pre-Service health and Safety trainings.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2022

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3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form did not specify the fee amount charged for child #6-#8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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3290.24(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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that documentation for each facility person receiving updated emergency plan training was not completed.

Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

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3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form did not contain the signature of the operator for child #6.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form did not specify the arrival and departure times for child #6.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released for child #6.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the original copy of the agreement form was present in the file for child #1-#3, #5 and #6. It was also found that an initial agreement was entirely missing in the file for child #7 and #8.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the name of the physician was missing from the emergency contact form for child #3 AND the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care was missing from child #6-#8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the telephone numbers of the enrolling parent were missing for child #8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care was not present for child #2, #6-#8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the transportation vehicle's first aid kit, it was found to be missing soap.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2021

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3290.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that information on the child's special needs was not included for child #3, #7 and #8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that health insurance coverage was missing for child #3 AND health insurance coverage and policy number was missing for child #6-#8

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the name for a designated release person was missing for child #8 AND the address and telephone number was missing for the designated release person for child #6-#8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an initial health assessment was missing for child #1, #2, #5 and #7.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an updated health assessment had last been completed for child #3 [2 years old] on 10.17.19.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2021

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3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP was entirely missing from the file of child #5, #6 and #8. In addition, it was found that child #3 was missing vaccinations for influenza, varicella, MMR and Hepatitis A; AND child #7 had no record of an influenza vaccination.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was not present for child #1-#3, #5-#8.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions had not been developed and/or included.

Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

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3290.24(a)(1) · 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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility had not been developed and/or included.

Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

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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.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that the emergency plan had not been reviewed and/or updated with the last year.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2021

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