Alverta Hill Family Child Care Home

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 children crib unlabeled.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2026

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3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Observed chipped paint on stairwell and banister.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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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 cot peeling and unlabeled.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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3290.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Observed Staff 1 file without yearly training hours completed.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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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 hole in the bathroom floor near toilet.

Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

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3290.101(b) · Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3290.101(c)(1) - (6).

Observed child care facility not set up as a child care space.

Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

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3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

During the onsite renewal inspection a written plan identifying how children would be transported during an emergency, and what the staffing provisions would be was not posted in the facility.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3290.24(a)(5)/3290.24(g) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.

During the site inspection the facility's emergency plan was reviewed and it did not include specific provisions on accommodating infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. The plan had not been sent to the local emergency management agency

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of opertor #1 included PA child abuse clearances from 4/3/17 that was more than 60 months old. File of operator #2 included a receipt of PA criminal history record, not a complete certification form.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

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3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #2, and #3 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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3290.124(e)/3290.181(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.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 were not updated at least once in a 6-months period.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection, the health report of child #3, #4, #5 were not updated at least every 12 months. Health report on file for child #3 was from 2/25/21, for child #4 was from 3/30/21, for child #5 was from 2/5/21.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #4 and #5 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child # #4 and #5.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) · 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.

At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #2 was from 3/15/19 and was not valid.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2022

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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.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

At the time of renewal inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

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3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

Corrected by Apr 26, 2022

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3290.31(a)(2) · Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of education.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2022

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3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected by Apr 27, 2022

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