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

The facility's emergency plan lacks a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.

3290.18 · Corrected Dec 31, 2024

The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

There was more than six months between health reports on file for child #1, who is a young toddler. This is evidenced by health reports on file dated 8/18/23 and 4/26/24. There is now a current health report on file dated 10/29/24.

3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) · Corrected Oct 29, 2024

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 #2, who is of preschool age, lacks an updated health report within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current health report on file dated 6/23/23.

3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) · Corrected Dec 31, 2024

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.

There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system. A check was completed on 3/1/24 and then on 4/8/24.

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · Corrected Dec 21, 2024

A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

The most recent rabies vaccination documented and on file for a cat in the home indicated the vaccine was due to be re-administered prior to 10/18/21.

3290.117(c) · Corrected Nov 15, 2021

Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

There was one uncovered outlet on the wall in the bathroom next to the sink.

3290.63 · Corrected Nov 9, 2021

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 indicated the emergency plan has not yet been sent to the local municipality.

3290.24(g) · Corrected Jan 4, 2022

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.

Fire drills were recorded on the fire drill log as occurring on 1/5/21, 3/12/21, 5/28/21, more than 60 days apart.

3290.94(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 9, 2021

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.