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Home › PA › Mercersburg › Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home
Mercersburg PA 17236 · License #CER-00239600 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of Child #1, a preschooler, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
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.
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Observed a pack 'n play which was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Certification Staff observed Child #3 in care, but Child #3 did not have emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
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 of Child #3 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file of Child #3 did not contain a health report, and the operator indicated the child had been attending for more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 5/17/24 and 11/25/24. Child #2 had another health report in the file, but it was not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
The health report for Child #1 did not include a review of the child's health history.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of Child #1, an older infant, lacked Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio Immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of one Hepatitis B immunization, one Rotavirus immunization, one DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, one HIB immunization, one Pneumococcal immunization, and one Polio immunizations
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(8) · 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.
Certification Staff observed Child #3 in care, but Child #3 did not have an agreement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(4) · The hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The hypothetical location of the fire was not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills. The hypothetical location was the same for fire drills conducted on 5/20/25 and 7/18/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 subsection (a) are met.
The facility lacked an operable interconnected smoke alarm system on each level of the residence. The interconnected smoke alarm was operable on the first floor, but the interconnected smoke alarm was not operable in the basement. The facility had a smoke alarm in the basement that was operable but not interconnected. The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/27/25, 5/27/25, 6/26/25, 7/26/25, 8/25/25, 9/24/25, 10/24/25, 11/24/25, 12/24/25, 1/23/26, 2/22/26, and 3/24/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for Children #3 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility had a policy that addressed strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 child care position at the facility.
The file of Staff #1 and Household Member #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/19 and a NSOR dated 1/13/20. The file of Household Member #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/19 and a NSOR dated 1/13/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed Aloe Vera, Philodendrum Hederaceum, Begonia Maculata, and Syngonium Podophyllum in the dining room and Dracaena Braunii in the living room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling paint on the deck and deck steps in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed a cracked wooden railroad track.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 4 to 5 inches of shredded/recycled mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of shredded/recycled mulch as protective surface covering.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025
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.
Observed rest equipment not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 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.
Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 files of Children #1 and #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 6/16/23, 12/9/23, and 7/18/24. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 9/6/23, 5/17/24, and 11/25/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 of Child #2 lacked a health report updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 8/8/23 and 2/14/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 of Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 3/19/24, 5/20/24, 7/22/24, 9/20/24, 11/21/24, 1/27/25, and 3/21/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed the agreement for child #1 did not contain the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 hand sanitizer, "labeled keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a counter in the eating area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed in the playroom, a play table with a torn cover and two white children's chairs with loose backs creating pinch points.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed child file #1, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment was dated more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the operator was placing soiled disposable diapers into plastic bags and not into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
Observed the diaper changing pad was being cleaned after each use however the surface was not being wiped with a sanitizing solution.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the fire alarm testing log revealed that two times in the previous 12 months, the fire alarm tests were conducted more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed loose swing anchors on the swing set and metal hanging bar which had rough edges and split metal ends.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Observed child file #1 and #2 contained most recent child service reports which were completed more than 6 months after the previously completed child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
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.
Observed the facility did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(h) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date the professional development was completed. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (g) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of the required health and safety training update which was completed after the required due date of 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 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.
Observed the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted on the basement floor of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Observed the facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of updated training in first aid and cpr but the card did not specify that the training conducted was for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.69 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
Observed the area where the children were eating lunch was in close proximity to a stove which did not have some form of knob lock to prevent the stove from being turned on.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.72 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the portable phone/phone base in the entrance way to the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed damaged wooden lattice with rough edges under the steps leading into the outdoor play area used by children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.76(b) · If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms.
Observed the separate area where ammunition is stored was not locked at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Observed child file #2, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 7 months ago. Observed child file #3, a preschool child, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 20 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 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.
Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(g) · 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.
Observed the operator did not submit a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the facilities documented fire drills revealed the facility has only conducted 4 fire drills in the previous 12 months with more than 60 days between most of the fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.