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Home › PA › Martinsburg › Cindy Fochts Day Care
Martinsburg PA 16662 · License #CER-00244915 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The files of staff #1 and #2 had expired FBI clearances due to the fact they were dated 8-23-20 for staff #1 and 8-25-20 for staff #2.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(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 file of child #1 had an agreement that lacked an enrollment date.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
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
The files of children #2, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The file of child #2 lacked an exemption letter for the lack of Hep B vaccine; the file had documentation of "parent declined Hep B" vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed expired prescription medication for child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan lacked Continuity of Operations.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked completing the required Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact they were dated: staff #1 8-23-20 and 6-5-15; staff #2 9-17-20 and 6-5-15. Therefore, they were more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(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 in the front pocket of a rainbow print backpack Colgate brand toothpaste labeled, "keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age" and in a Disney Princess backpack, Oragel toothpaste labeled, "keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age." Both bags hung on cubby hooks low enough for all children enrolled to access.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.103/3280.105(a) · 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. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Observed the following rest mats damaged with exposed foam: #1, #4, #6, #9, and #11.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
The file of child #1 lacked proper documentation for staff to administer a prescription medication.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The documentation of emergency drills conducted showed drills practiced for fire emergency rather than emergencies listed in the facility's Emergency Plan.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The files of children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the full addresses of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, pick up and drop off procedures were not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(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.
The first aid kit lacked sterile gauze due to the fact the gauze observed was a partially used roll and not packed in its original container but rather in a Ziploc baggie.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 files of children #2 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file of child #1 lacked documentation of the parent reviewing the emergency contact form and agreement by January 6, 2022, the date the regulation was reinstated.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) · 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The file of child #3 lacked documentation of the immunization for Influenza or an exemption letter.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(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.
Observed an unknown substance in a container not labeled with manufacturer's label located in the bookbag of child #5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
The following medications accessible due to the fact they were located in bookbags hanging on hooks in cubbies at the height of children in care. Child #1: Benadryl Cream located in the side pocket of the bookbag. Child #2: Calmoseptine ointment (1 opened in a baggie, 1 in its original container), Infant's Tylenol, Neutrogena pure and free sunscreen with manufacturer's label "keep out of reach of children", A & D with manufacturer's label "keep out of reach of children", and a container of Vaseline all located in the front pocket of the bookbag. Child #5: Unknown substance in a container not labeled with manufacturer's label located in the bookbag.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There were no medication logs on file for children #1, #2, and #5 for the medications observed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 files of children #2 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person 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.
At the time of the inspection, there evacuation routes were not posted in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(f) · 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 lacked an updated copy of the emergency plan sent to the local municipality and to the Blair County Emergency Management Agency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 lacked the address and telephone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 files for children #1 and #2 lacked annual influenza vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, or a parent exemption letter on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.