Caring Corner Family Child Care

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.

A small area of cracked, flaking plaster was observed in the childcare space to the right of the entry door.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

According to the facility's fire drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/29/2025.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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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.

Per facility records, the most recent test of the fire detection system was performed more than 30 days prior to the unannounced inspection; specifically, the last test took place on 9/29/2025.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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3290.17(e) · Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility.

Operator stated that the facility lacks copies of reports of injury, death, or fire.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 8/1/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous one dated 7/31/20.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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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 #1 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/15/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 7/15/24. The file for Child #2 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/10/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 8/1/24. The file for child #3 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/19/24 which was more than 6 months ago.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2025

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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.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 was last updated on 7/25/25, more than 6 months from the previous update on 6/30/24. The financial agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 6/9/25, more than 6 months from the previous update on 6/26/24.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2025

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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 fire drill log showed more than 60 days between drills (2/6/25 and 4/18/25)

Corrected by Sep 1, 2025

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3290.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Staff person #1 did not wipe or wash child's hands after diapering.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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3290.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Staff person #1 used hand sanitizer after diapering a child instead of washing their hands.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The files for facility persons #1 and #2 lacked completion of the following pre-service training as required by Federal Regulation by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

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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.

A pack and play that was used for a child receiving care was observed to have a hole in the mesh on the side where the child could put their fingers through and become caught in the mesh webbing.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that includes recognition of potential signs of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

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3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(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.

The file for child #1 who was a preschooler contained a health assessment and vaccinations which exceeded the mandatory 12 months to receive the updated health assessment and vaccinations.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(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.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #1 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine or an exemption form signed by the parent.

Corrected by Aug 12, 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.

The file for staff#1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 5 hours of the mandatory 12 hours of annual training hours by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

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3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

The fie for staff #1 contained a six hour health and safety training which was completed on 8-27-2016 and preceded the allowable date of 9-30-2016 to receive the six hour training and therefore the training is not acceptable.

Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

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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.

The pack and play labeled with the name of child #1 had a hole in the mesh on the side where the child could put their small arm through and become caught in the mesh webbing.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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