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Home › PA › Ridgway › Susan J Klase Family Child Care Home
Ridgway PA 15853 · License #CER-00248170 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 of staff #1 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: FBI 8-5-25, 5-29-20; PSP 7-17-25, 5-6-20; NSOR 7-24-25, 4-9-20. The file of staff #2 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: FBI 7-28-25, 6-18-20; Child Abuse 7-25-25, 5-20-20; NSOR 7-24-25, 2-18-20.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: supervision. 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).
The files of children #1 and #2 lacked documentation of child service reports every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file of child #1 lacked documentation of parent review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
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.
The file of staff #2 had CPR training with an expiration date of 3/2024 and a renewed CPR training certificate dated 4-6-24. Therefore, the current CPR training was not complete on or before expiration.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: ratio. 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). 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
The files of staff #1 and household members #2 and #3 lacked Disclosure statements.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.52(1) · The operator may provide care to no more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time. No more than two related and unrelated infants may receive care at any one time. If no infants are in care, five toddlers are permitted.
Observed the following age of children in care: Non-relatives: 4 infants and 1 older toddler Relatives: 1 infant, 1 older toddler, and 1 preschool aged child. Therefore, the provider had more than five related and unrelated infants and toddlers at any one time.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
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 child #2 sleeping in a pack and play not labeled for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.118 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Observed child #1 a 4-month-old infant sleeping in a car seat; therefore, not in the supine position as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
Category: health medication. 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).
The files of children #3 and #4 had child service reports that lacked a parent's signature and date.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
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.
The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the information on the child's special needs or "N/A" if not applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The files of children #3 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
There was not infant feeding schedules for children #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
Observed child #1, a four month old lying in a pack and play consuming a bottle that was propped with the use of a bulky blanket.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.14(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance granted by the Department under this chapter.
Observed an occupancy permit that stated occupant load 4-6 children and observed 8 children in care at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
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.
Staff #1 lacked documentation of completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 within the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, which was by December 30, 2022, as per Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: ratio. 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). 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.
HHM file #2 contained a PA State Police Criminal Clearance dated 9/27/18 and lacked a valid updated PSP Clearance within 60 months. HHM file #3 contained PA State Police Criminal Clearances dated 7/31/18 and 8/16/23, Child Abuse Clearances dated 8/10/18 and 8/21/23 and DHS FBI Clearances dated 8/6/18 and 8/21/23, all of which were over 60 months as required by CPSL and Chapter 3490.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child file #1 lacked the designated release persons specified by a parent on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Child file #1 lacked the child's health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
Child #2 and #3, who were in care on 10/18/23 during the renewal inspection, lacked individual records including the agreement form and the emergency contact form as required for each enrolled child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The operator lacked copies of the emergency plan drills documented in the format that included the following required information to be in compliance with Announcement C-22-04 Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements for Child Care Facilities: Special accommodations the facility used for any category of children (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs) and problems encountered or observations during the drill (For use in updating the Emergency Plan).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
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 lacked a policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: health medication. 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). 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.
Staff file #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/20/20 for Household Member, not for employment purposes.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit lacked soap in the kit.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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.
Child file #1 lacked documentation of influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e)(2)(i) · 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.
Child file #2 contained a statement for exemption from immunization for influenza vaccine due to strong personal belief that was not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
There were medications for the household members that were in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked and were accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
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.
The operator stated that the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted on the second floor of the home.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of the CPSL mandated reporter training which was dated more than 60 months ago. Mandated reporter training is valid for 60 months and is required to be updated prior to 60 months following the date of the previous training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.73(b)/3290.133(4) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Observed the first aid kit, which contained burn cream and triple antibiotic ointment, was accessible to children in an unlocked vanity cabinet in the bathroom used by children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 #2 and #5 contained original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #2, 3, and 5 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 and #3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Observed the updated emergency plan did not contain information for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
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 documented fire drill record indicated that one time in the previous 10 months(12/23/20-3/1/21) fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
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 facilities information binder for parents did not include information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.