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Home › PA › Wyalusing › Sheila M Hitchcock Gcch
Wyalusing PA 18853 · License #CER-00248317 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(5) · 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 § 3280.124(f). An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/25. Child(ren) #1 and #2 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. Child #1's fee agreement did not contain a release person.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/25. The facility did not conduct the emergency drill annually. This is evidenced by the previous emergency drill on file dated 9/6/24 and the current emergency drill on file dated 10/14/25.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 requires all clearances and mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/19/25. Staff person #1 did not complete their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 2/14/20 and current is dated 7/9/25. Staff person #2 did not update their FBI and PSP clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearances on file dated 6/27/20 and current is dated 9/14/25; PSP clearances on file dated 6/26/20 and current is 9/9/25.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/19/25. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff #1's current health assessment is dated 12/5/24 and previous is dated 10/25/22.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Cert rep observed several extension cords across the floor in the living room creating tripping hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.102(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 renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The outdoor wooden playground bridge and area on top of the slide, cert rep observed nails sticking up and pieces of wood missing on the ladder to climb to the slide. The bridge connecting to the slide area has collapsed and is not in good repair. The outdoor equipment is accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The pack and play in the living room was not labeled with the specific child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The operator acknowledged that the facility does not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #3's fee agreements did not contain a release person.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #2's emergency contact form does not contain the release persons address.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. In the toy room, the garbage can used for soiled diapers is broken and is not hands free.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The operator acknowledged that child #3 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/24. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on three occasions: 6/3/24-7/5/24, 8/1/24-9/4/24, & 9/4/24-10/7/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · 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 on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 did not contain an updated State Police Clearance, last one was dated 11/08/18.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Fee Agreement for child # 2 did not contain release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 form for children # 1 and # 3 did not contain addresses of release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.24(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Facility did not provide parents with information on how to access the regulations and how to contact the regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy name and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Facility did not complete an annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not contain child's date of admission and release persons. Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not contain child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(1)/3280.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
The medication Concerta 27mg for Child # 3 was observed in a baggie with child's name on it. Medication log was completed by parent. Prescription from physician was missing.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
File for Staff # 1 and # 2 did not contain verification of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 began employment on 8/2/21 and Staff # 2 began on 7/7/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
On 1/14/22 during Renewal Inspection it was observed that the facility contained a wireless interconnected fire system on all floors of the residence except the basement. The basement contained a separate operable smoke detector.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.