NEW DAWN CHILD CARE

Physician name, address, phone (3290.124(b)(2))

Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: I have had the parents updated child #1's address for his physician and source of medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information (3290.124(b)(6))

Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: I have had the parents updated emergency contact information for child #1, to include the health insurance and policy number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

The operator who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors which is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). Requirement: 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. Correction: I have very carefully filled out the form sent by my inspector and attached with it. An Act 62 Attestation form was completed and is now on file with the facility's fire drill logs and will remain there. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3290.32(a))

Staff person #1's file did not contain a current FBI clearance (previous FBI clearance date was 10/9/19). Household member #2 did not have a current Child Abuse clearance on file (previous child abuse clearance date was 6/20/19). Household member #3 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #1 did not have current Mandated Reporter training on file (most recent training dated 10/10/19). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Household persons #2 and #3 may not be present in the facility when children are in care until the required clearances are obtained. Correction: The facility will ensure that anyone living in the household will provide FBI and child abuse clearance. The facility will also make sure the staff will have updated FBI clearance. The facility will also ensure staff training is all up to date for the safety of the children. The operator will comply with CPSL. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Requirements (3290.74(a))

It was observed, in the front room, that that a section of the ceiling is removed due to a recent water leak. Requirement: 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. Correction: The facility no longer has the ceiling open in the childcare facility room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

It was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled with each child's name. Requirement: 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. Correction: The facility will now ensure that each child's equipment is labelled with the child's name and cleaned daily. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3290.124(b)(2))

Child #4's emergency contact information did not include the physician's address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The facility now ensures that each part of the child's paperwork is completed fully when the child enrols in child care. Child #4's emergency contact information now includes the physician's address and telephone number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated infant health report: every 6 months (3290.131(b)(1))

Child #1's record did not contain an updated health report at least every 6 months while the child was an infant and annually once the child became an older toddler. (only the initial health assessment on record dated 7/5/22). See Code Sheet. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: The parent never made an annual well check-up for her child (#1) when he turned three years old. I told her I needed his recent health report, and she made an appointment now. June 12th is the only opening they had. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3290.151(a)(2))

Staff person #1 did not obtain a health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment (most recent on file dated 3/6/23). Requirement: 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. Correction: The facility staff will receive a health assessment every 24 months to ensure they are healthy and fit to work with children. Staff person #1 now has a current health assessment on file, dated 4/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.181(c))

The parents of child #1, #2, and #3 did not review and update their child's financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period (most current 7/19/23, 5/2/23, and 8/19/24 respectively). Requirement: 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. Correction: The facility will update the emergency contact and financial agreement every six months. The parents of children #1 through #3 have updated and reviewed their child's financial agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Evacuation routes posted (3290.94(a)(5))

It was observed that evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Requirement: 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. Correction: The facility evacuation plan is now on each level of the house (the basement, main floor and upstairs) PROVIDER'S PLAN Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).