Oconnors Family Day Care I

3280.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Staff #2 most recent health assessment dated 6/20/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

At approximately 1pm in the front room staff #1 was supervising 1 infant, 3 preschoolers, and 1 young school age child.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

In the middle room the heating vent by the door to the kitchen was bent in exposing the vent hole in the floor and the screw was popping out.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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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.

Child #2's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(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.

Child #1's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 1/8/24 and 2/20/25 which are more than 12 months apart.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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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.

Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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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.

Child #1 and 2 financial agreements did not contain the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

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3280.26(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.

Staff #1 and 2 had emergency plan training on 5/1/23 and 6/10/24 which is more than 12 months apart.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator or the parent. Child #2's financial agreement was not signed by the operator.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Child #1 and 2 financial agreements did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.123(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 § 3280.124(f).

Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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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.

Child #1 file did not contain the name, address, or phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2's file did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(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.

Child #3, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments were dated 2/24/23 and 6/11/24, which was more than 12 months apart.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

The fire alarm testing log had test dates of 11/26/23 and 12/28/23 which are more than 30 days apart.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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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). 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.

The NSOR certificate on file for Staff person #1 is dated 8/5/20, after the required date of 7/1/20, as per Announcement C-19-02.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

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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). Provisional hire practices shall be followed.

Staff #7 was improperly provisionally hired as evidenced by the clearances on file. The child abuse clearance was not of file upon the first date of employment as a provisionally hired employee. Staff #1 was hired 6/1/23 and the child abuse clearance is dated 6/13/23.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #6, classified as a Primary staff person, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate to be combined with her 2 years of verified experience with children.

Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

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3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The file for child #1 lacked a fee amount and the date that the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

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3280.131(d)(5)/3280.182(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The files for children #1 and #2 ack a current flu vaccination.

Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

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3280.131(e)(3) · 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 facility has not implemented 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) for child #1 and child #2 based on missing flu vaccinations.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 5/2/21 and 7/28/23, more than 24 months apart.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

The most recent 30-day test for the fire detection system is dated 7/6/23, more than 30 days ago.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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3280.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10/28/23 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 AGS 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 #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete health and safety professional development as designated by the due date set by the Department (12/30/22)

The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1 and #3 is dated 6/23/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 7/28/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #4 and #5 is dated 6/26/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

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3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

An exposed, upwardly facing bolt was observed at the base of the toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

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3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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3280.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include parental written consent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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3280.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that did not include the following immunizations based upon the recommendations of the ACIP: Fourth DTAP, second Hepatitis A, and an annual Influenza vaccination.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental authorization for administration of minor first-aid or emergency medical care.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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3280.52(b) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15.

*At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

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3280.52(b) · The legal entity will ensure that all staff persons will receive a minimum of two hours of training on staff to child ratio. The training must be approved by the regional office prior to scheduling the training.

**At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.

Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

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3280.52(b) · The legal entity will post the appropriate staff to child ratios for each age group in each child care space and outdoor space. The posting will be in a conspicuous location and will be easily visible to parents and staff.

***At approximately 10:00am., an infant was observed to be alone in the middle room. Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair located in the hallway.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

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3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

At approximately 10:00am., staff person #1 was observed to be present in the front room with 9 children including 7 preschoolers, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler making her group over ratio by two children due to the youngest child in her group being an older toddler.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

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3280.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Staff person #1 was in the front room and staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair in the hallway. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not supervising the infant in the middle room.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

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3280.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

In the front room, primary staff person #1 identified and named 9 children in her group, including 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler. Primary staff person #2 was helping a young toddler use a potty chair in the hallway. An infant in the middle room was not being supervised by staff person #1 or staff person #2.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

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3280.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

*It was observed at approximately 10:00am 9 children, 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler were receiving care in the front room. The capacity of the room is 5 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by four children.

Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

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3280.61(h) · The legal entity will post the capacity of each room in each childcare space and outdoor space. The posting will be in a conspicuous location and will be easily visible to the staff.

**It was observed at approximately 10:00am 9 children, 7 preschool children, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler were receiving care in the front room. The capacity of the room is 5 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by four children.

Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

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3280.52(b) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

At approximately 9:20am., staff person #1 was observed to be present in the middle living room with 9 children including 7 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers making her group over ratio by three children due to the youngest children in her group being older toddlers.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2021

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3280.61(h)(2)(iv) · When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space the number of children present in the space may not be more than twice the measured capacity of the space.

It was observed at approximately 9:20am 9 children, 7 preschool children and 2 older toddlers were receiving care in the middle room. The capacity of the room is 4 so the capacity of the room was exceeded by one child.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2021

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3280.26(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.

The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked initial emergency plan training.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for staff person #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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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). 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.

The file for staff person #2, whom was hired provisionally on 8/10/21 as a Primary Staff Person, lacked a state police clearance that was requested prior to the start date. The state police clearance was requested on 8/13/21. The child abuse clearance was requested for household member instead of being requested for employment purposes. The file for staff person #4, whom was hired provisionally on 1/2/21 as a Secondary Staff Person, lacked State Police clearance, Proof of fingerprinting, and NSOR verification certificate application prior to the hire date. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 1/13/21. The FBI clearance in the file is dated 4/21/21. The NSOR Verification Certificate is dated 5/13/21. Staff person #4 was not removed from their child care position after the 45 day provisional period ended.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.35(3)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A secondary staff person shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for staff person #2 lacked verification of 2 years of experience with children.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work phone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.124(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 or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included 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 by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.124(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 file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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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 for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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 fire drills were observed not to be conducted every 60 day between 1/13/21 and 3/19/21, between 3/19/21 and 5/20/21, and between 7/15/21 and 9/17/21.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.95(a) · (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)).

It was observed that the smoke detection system was not being tested every 30 days between 1/13/21 and 2/17/21, 3/16/21 and 4/18/21, between 5/17/21 and 6/18/21, and between 8/17/21 and 9/17/21.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The files for children #2 and #3, whom were enrolled on 6/6/21, lacked initial child health reports. The files also lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

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