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Elena Oteros Family Daycare
8 E Hope Ave, York PA 17401 · License #CER-00245974 · Family Child Care Home
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- (717) 814-7241
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- 8 E Hope Ave, York PA 17401 · Directions
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Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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).
Child #1 did not have a child service report on file at the facility. Child #4 has a child service report on file dated 9.27.24.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2 and child #4 do not have release persons listed on their fee agreement.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #2 does not have the enrolling parents' home address on their emergency contact form.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1 and child #2 emergency contact information does not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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 #2 emergency contact information does not include health insurance coverage or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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.
Child #1, child #4, and child #5 do not have an updated signed and dated emergency contact in the past 6 months. Child #2 and child #3 do not have a signed and dated emergency contact.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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.
Child #1 does not have a health assessment on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3290.131(e)(3) · 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).
Child #3 does not have a copy of their immunization record on file at the facility. Child #3 may not be at the facility until immunizations are on file.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
3290.181(c) · 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.
Child #1, child #4, and child #5 do not have an updated signed and dated financial agreement in the past 6 months. Child #2 and child #3 do not have a signed and dated financial agreement.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Child #1 and child #2 records do not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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 and child #2 record's do not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child #1 and child #2 record's do not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 1.13.25-2.21.25 (39 days) 2.21.25-3.25.25 (32 days) 3.25.25-4.28.25 (34 days) 6.12.25-7.22.25 (40 days)
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the time of inspection, the facility did not have a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Documentation that addressed recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, abuse head trauma, strategies for coping, and the prevention of child maltreatment was not on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
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.
Documentation was not available to show that Facility person #1 and #2 completed annual emergency plan training.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
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).
Child #1 and #2 did not have completed child service reports on file.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
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 #1 did not have health insurance coverage or health insurance policy number on their emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
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.
Child #1 and #2 did not update their emergency contact or their financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
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.
Child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file. Last health assessment was dated 3.13.23.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
3290.192(2) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Facility person #1 and #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file. Last health assessment for facility person #1 was dated 12.14.21. Last health assessment for facility person #2 was dated 12.3.21.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
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.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 10.9.23-11.29.23 (51 days) 1.26.24-2.28.24 (33 days) 4.26.24-5.27.24 (31 days) 5.27.24-6.28.24 (32 days) 6.28.24-7.31.24 (33 days) 8.9.24-9.17.24 (39 days)
Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Documentation was not at the facility of the emergency drills being conducted annually.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #3 will have until 11/4/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 did not complete the mandated reporter training within the required 60 months timeframe. The current mandated reporter training is dated 10/10/23 and the previously documented mandated reporter training on file was dated 1/10/18. File for staff person #3 does not include a State Police clearance and NSOR certificate. File for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 10/10/23 and the previous was dated 2/7/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 10/12/23 and the previous was dated 1/18/18. File for staff person #2 included a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 10/10/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 10/12/23 and the previous was dated 5/4/18.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 do not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
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.
Emergency contact forms for child #1, #3, and #4 do not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
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 forms for child #1, #3, and #4 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file for child #3 does not include an 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.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3290.192(2) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff #3 does not include a written report of initial health assessment.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
- Violation
3290.192(3) · 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #3 did not include a signed and dated disclosure statement.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
- Violation
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 could not provide proof that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/23/23, 7/24/23, 8/25/23, and 9/25/23.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff #2 did not obtain the required 12 clock hours of annual professional development.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff person #3 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290-31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff #3 will have until 11/11/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a family childcare home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a family home position at the facility.
Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics 3290.31 (g) (1-10) including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations planning.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
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.
Annual planned emergency plan training is not conducted and documented for Staff persons #2.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
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.
In the bathroom accessible to children, it was observed that a first aid kit containing Benadryl and Neosporin was on the second shelf of the changing table. It was also observed a Glade Plug-in, Hand Sanitizer, and Listerine mouthwash were accessible to children on the bathroom sink. On the dining room table, it was observed a bottle of Hand Sanitizer and Lysol spray were accessible to children. (Corrected on site- provider removed all toxins and placed out of reach of children.) It was also observed in the kitchen, a safety latch under the kitchen sink was faulty resulting in accessibility of cleaning product to the children.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.73(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.
It was observed in the hallway area the travel bag that contained a first-aid kit was accessible to children. (Corrected on site-Provider placed the bag on a hook inaccessible to children.)
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
It was observed in the bathroom, used by children, a bucket with approximately one inch of standing water was accessible to children. (corrected on site-provider discarded water from bucket).
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed in the children's play area, chipping plaster and paint on the wall at the stairway behind a child-sized sofa.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3290.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
It was observed that the front door exit of the facility was obstructed by a pack-n-play.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed in the bathroom, plastic grocery bags were accessible to children under the age of three. (corrected on site- Provider removed the bags and placed them out of the reach of children.)
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.105(a) · (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.
It was observed that children's rest equipment was not properly labeled for individual use for each specific child.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.105(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed during rest time that rest equipment was not spaced at least 2 feet on three sides from other rest equipment/children while in use.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
It was observed that a preschool child was sent to the bathroom and was not supervised by a staff person member.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement forms for Children #1, #3, and #4 did not specify arrival and/or departure times.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement forms for children #1, #3, & #4 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement forms for children #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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.
Individual files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 included the original Agreement forms in files. Copies of the initial agreements for children #1-5 and subsequent written agreements between the parents and the operator were not contained in the files.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, & #5 do not include home and/or work addresses and telephone numbers.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for children #1, #2, #3, & #4.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
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 form for child #5 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
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 forms, and financial agreements have not been updated by the parents within a 6-month time period for children #1, #2, #3, and #5.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Children #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 files do not have updated and completed health assessments.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
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.
A toddler's hands were not washed after having his/her diaper changed. It was also observed that children did not wash their hands prior to mealtime (lunch).
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.
It was observed in the bathroom that children are provided individual hand towels that are not individually labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.135(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.
It was observed near the diaper changing area that disposable diapers are not being disposed of into a hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
3290.163(a)(4) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain.
It was observed that children were not provided a grain with their meal. (corrected on site- Provider served whole grain bread with the meal.)
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for minor first-aid procedures for children #1, #2, #3, & #4.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for walking excursions for children #1, #3, & #4.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Each staff member did not have an individual record on file.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.192(2) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff #2's health assessment did not include the date that the TB test was read/confirmed as negative.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- Violation
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 could not provide proof that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3290.94(a)(4) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The fire drill log had the same hypothetical location documented for each consecutive fire drill.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Violation
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.
Evacuations routes are not posted on the second and third floor of the facility.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(9) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
Operator does not indicate the names of facility persons that participated in the fire drills on the fire safety log. Operated only indicated the number of staff involved in the fire drill.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
- Violation
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.
There was no documentation on file, in writing that the emergency plan was reviewed annually by operator.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Annual emergency drills have not been conducted and are not documented and on file.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff #1 and#2 did not obtain the required 12 clock hours of annual professional development.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff person #2 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290-31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 will have until 12/15/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a family childcare home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a family home position at the facility,
Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #2 and #5's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child #2 and #4's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Child #1 and #4's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered extra.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Children #1,#2,#3,#4, and #5's files all contained the original agreements.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
Child #1's emergency contact form did not include the birth date of the child.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Child #1 and #4's records did not include a review of the child's immunized status.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.24(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
The facility does not have an emergency plan.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) · 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.One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
Staff persons #1's and #2's pediatric first aid and CPR training certificates expired. Staff #1's expired 1/9/20. Staff peson #2's expired 4/20/20. There is not one or more facility staff persons certified in pediatric first aid and CPR at the facility while children are in care.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 did not have the required PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and NSOR certificate on file. Household member #3's record did not contain a disclosure statement.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- Violation
3290.52(2) · 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 one infant is in care, four toddlers are permitted.
At the time of this inspection, the provider was caring for one infant and four toddlers. While viewing child records, the certification rep learned that the provider cares for a fifth toddler 2-3 times per week in addition to the one infant and four toddlers.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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.
It was observed that the bathroom contained toxins which were accessible to children: Glade spray and shaving cream on counter (corrected during inspection). The bathroom medicine cabinet contained a variety of toxins which were accessible to children (ie Theraflu, Tylenol, Benadryl, etc). The diaper changing table contained toxins which were accessible to children: Desitin, Aquafor, other diaper rash cream (corrected during inspection). On the shelving unit, outside of the bathroom, a bottle of perfume was accessible to the children (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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.
It as observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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 did not contain soap (corrected during inspection)
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
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 large chest-type freezer positioned next to the children's high chair in the kitchen was accessible to children. A kitchen drawer to the left of the oven contained a barbecue lighter which was accessible to the children (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
- Violation
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed that, in the plastic bins outside of the bathroom, there were items smaller than 1 inch diameter which where accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths: small tubes with glitter inside which could easily be opened (corrected during inspection). The two drawers to the left of the oven contained items with a diameter of less than one inch (googly eyes).
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.105(a) · (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.
It was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled with individual child's names.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.121(b) · 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.
Parents did not receive, in writing, supervision policies for this facility.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
- Violation
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).
Child #1 and #2's agreements did not specify the services to be provided to the family and child.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #2's agreement did not specify the child's arrival or departure times.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address. Child #1, #3, and #5's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work phone numbers.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- Violation
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.
Child #3, #4, and #5's emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
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 #1, #3, and #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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.
Child #1, #3, #4, and #5's emergency contact information did not include the addresses of the designated release persons. Child #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the release persons.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
There was no posted emergency transportation plan at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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.
Child #2, #4, and #5's files did not include an initial health report.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1, #2, #3, and #5's records did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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, #2, #3, and #5's records did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child #1, #3, and #5's records did not address if parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading was needed.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.183(a) · A child's record is confidential
Children's records were accessible to people entering the facility.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
3290.192(2) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff #2's file does not contain initial and subsequent health assessments.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))
Testing of the smoke detectors every 30 days has not been documented.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3290.95(b) · 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 operator does not have proof of purchase of fire detection system.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
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.
Instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
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.
The operator did not 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.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
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 a letter explaining emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire:
Staff #2's record did not include any health and safety training. Health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
3290.151(a)(1)/3290.151(a)(2) · The operator shall submit a health assessment to the Department prior to issuance of an initial or renewal certificate of compliance. 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.
Staff #1's file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment was dated 1/7/18.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Child #1 did not have a child service report on file at the facility. Child #4 has a child service report on file dated 9.27.24.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 17, 2024 inspection noted: “Documentation that addressed recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, abuse head trauma, strategies for coping, and the prevention of ch…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 5, 2023 inspection noted: “Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 did not complete the…” — what has changed since then?
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