Carolina Lozada

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 CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

A renewal inspection was conducted from 4/22/2026 to 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. FBI clearances on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 3/9/2020 and 7/1/2025. Additionally, NSOR verifications on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 5/6/2020 and 11/5/2025, which exceed the required 60-month interval between clearances/verifications.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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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).

A renewal inspection was conducted 4/22/2026-4/30/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Last Child Service Report (CSR) on file for Child #2 is dated 7/14/2025, which is over 6 months ago.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

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3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 4/22/2026-4/30/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Release person's address. Child #2: Mother's work telephone number.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(5) · 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. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

A renewal inspection was conducted 4/22/2026-4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 8/25/2023 and 10/29/2025, which exceeds the required 24-month interval between health assessments. Additionally the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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3290.18/3290.24(a)(5) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 emergency plan does address continuity of operations. The emergency plan does not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

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3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The emergency plan does not include the specific method staff will use to notify the parents that an emergency has occurred. The emergency plan does not include the specific method staff will use to notify the parents has ended and to make arrangements to safely reunify with their children.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

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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.

Toxic cleaning products were accessible to children under the bathroom sink.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

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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 § 3290.95(a) are met. The smoke alarms in family child care homes must be interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms. 35 P.S.§ 1223.6(f.1)(1.1).

The smoke alarms in the facility were not interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

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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.

There were toxics (Lysol, Windex) under the bathroom sink that were accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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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.

There was peeling paint on the door frame inside the bathroom.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2023

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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.

The operator did not submit copies of the updated emergency plan to Whitehall Township or Lehigh County EMA.

Corrected by May 10, 2022

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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.

There was a can of air freshener in the bathroom cabinet that was accessible to the children.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2022

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3290.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Staff Person #1's health assessment indicated that Staff Person #1 was not suitable to provide child care and Staff Person #1 was providing child care at the time of the renewal inspection.

Corrected by May 2, 2022

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3290.182(5) · 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.

Child #1 did not have signed parent consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Corrected by May 3, 2022

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