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Shannon L Torsello
518 W Cherry St, New Castle PA 16102 · License #CER-00242778 · Family Child Care Home
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- torsello@comcast.net
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- Address
- 518 W Cherry St, New Castle PA 16102 · Directions
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When they operate
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for Child #1 contains an agreement form that was lacking the operator's signature.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
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).
The file for Child# 2 contains an agreement form that was lacking the services provided to the family.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for Child # 2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's arrival and departure time.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 and #1 both contained agreement forms that were lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
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 for Child #2 and 3, both preschool age children, both contained two child health reports that were more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The mesh fencing which attaches to the deck blocking access to the above ground swimming pool was not in place at the time of the inspection making the pool accessible to children.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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).
The files of child #1, #2, #3, and #4, all enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet) do not have documentation of 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 being shared with families at least every 6 months.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 initial health assessments of child #3 and #4's were both dated 5/14/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 most recent health assessments of child #1, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), were dated 7/28/2023 and 4/12/2024, exceeding 6 months. The health assessment of child #2, also identified as a young toddler, was dated 8/4/2023, lacking documentation of an updated health assessment within 6 months.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 immunization record of child #2 did not include documentation of the Hepatitis A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or documentation of an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files of child #1, #2 and #3 contained the original financial agreements.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the address of a release person.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
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.
Documentation of the most recent fire drill was dated 6/7/2023 which was more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection on 8/18/2023.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3290.94(a)(4) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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 on the fire drill from 6/7/2023 was documented as being the evacuation location and not the on-site location of the hypothetical fire.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
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 operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a).
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
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.
Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were in the unlocked vanity in the bathroom accessible to children.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
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.
The bolt on the base of the toilet was not covered and protruded approximately one inch upward from the base causing a potential hazard to children if stepped on.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 18, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Child #1 contains an agreement form that was lacking the operator's signature.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The mesh fencing which attaches to the deck blocking access to the above ground swimming pool was not in place at the time of the inspection making the pool acc…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 18, 2023 inspection noted: “The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.” — what has changed since then?
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