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Saxton PA 16678 · License #CER-00237947 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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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.
Continued non-compliance. On 4/6/26 and 5/14/26 the facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/17/25, 5/16/25, 6/11/25, 7/10/25, 8/7/25, 9/5/25, 10/6/25, 11/6/25, 12/5/25, 1/5/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26, and 4/3/26.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Continued non-compliance. On 4/6/26 and 5/14/26 the operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3290.24(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 files of Volunteer #1 and Staff #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteer #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file of Household Member #3 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #3 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 11/10/25 with a previous one dated 10/8/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed peonies which were accessible to children in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed a cracked Magna Tile with rough edges.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(8) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #5 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Emergency contact information for Child #5 was signed on 9/12/25 with no review.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file of Child #2, a young toddler, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 3 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)(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.
The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 2/21/25 with a previous one dated 4/15/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 subsection (a) are met.
The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/17/25, 5/16/25, 6/11/25, 7/10/25, 8/7/25, 9/5/25, 10/6/25, 11/6/25, 12/5/25, 1/5/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26, and 4/3/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including shelter of children during an emergency including lockdown, shelter in place at the facility, and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; a method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can safety be reunited with their children; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed child file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 12 months (6/15/23-7/8/24) after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Observed the facility had an incomplete medication log for Benadryl which is stored at the facility and to be given to a child as needed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)(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.
Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 three times within the previous 12 months that the fire alarm testing log revealed the fire alarms were tested more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
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.
Observed the documented annual emergency drills revealed that the facility has conducted the same emergency drill (shelter in place) for the past two years.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed an electrical outlet on the porch near the sand table did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the sand table on the porch had loose support screws and exposed bolts.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
Observed child files #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of parental review of the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed the facility did not have evacuation routes posted on the second floor and the basement of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.
Observed the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
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.
Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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.
Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan with the previous 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 a detached radiator end cap by the entrance way of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed a wooden toy shelf on wheels, could easily be tipped over by the young toddlers receiving care, creating a hazard which could fall on a child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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).
Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #5 did not contain documentation of review of the emergency contact form within the previous 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the initial health report for child #1, was dated more than 4 months following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Observed child file #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed neosporin antibiotic ointment, which was not labeled with the name for whom it was intended, in the facilities first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
Observed there was no documentation of the review of the emergency plan since 3/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed the emergency plan was not submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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.
Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial employment or at the time of annual review.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.72 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Observed the required emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the phone located on the desk in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed several spots of peeling/damaged paint on the blue wall across from the entrance door.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed stacked milk crates used by children and a white shelf in the childcare space which were not securely anchored to the wall. Observed rest mats leaning against a wall creating a hazard that could fall on the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 #4 contained an incomplete original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(5) · 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Observed the emergency contact information for child #3 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1, 2, and 4 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
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 #2 and #3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.161(c) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed a sippy cup of milk, which was on the table where children eat, and not refrigerated for more than an hour.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
Observed child file #3 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.