CHERYLS DAYCARE

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Requirement: 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. Correction: The current certificate of compliance was posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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: Child #2 emergency contact form and agreement was reviewed for any necessary changes in information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Child #1 brought in a current health assessment to the facility which clears him to particiapte in the facility and free from communicable/contagious disease. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that was missing the disseminated date and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. Requirement: 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1obtained a police clearance with no criminal record which was within the 60-month window; previous 1-6-2020 and most recent 12-13-2024-however, when the clearance was printed it cut off a required portion of the clearance making it void. When brought to attention, the clearance was reprinted to ensure all items were included on the printed document meeting the regulation requirements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

The files for staff person #2 and #3 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff evaluations will be completed within 12 months before the previous evaluation expires. The staff evaluations were done within a month after the 12-month window. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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 parent signed the file review past the 6-month window, but the file is now reviewed an updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy (3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3))

The file for child #3, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Requirement: 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. 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 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4-30-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Provider requested parent provide the most recent immunization form including the 2nd Hep A vaccination or a letter stating why they chose not to obtain this vaccine. The parent provided the most recent immunization list immediately the next morning on 5-1-25 showing administered 2nd dose of hep for child #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

The files for child #1 and #2, preschoolers, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Health assessment for child#1 and child#2 was obtained and placed in their file. Parents will be reminded more regularly that health assessments are required annual (within a 12-month window) for preschool age. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent (3270.133(6))

In the infant room, there was Infants' Ibuprofen for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: Written parental consent for administration of the medication was received for child #1 for the infants ibuprofen. All medication brought into the facility will be paired with written parental consent for the administration of the medication at the facility. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Requirement: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 11-12-24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 completed the training prior to returning to work at the facility. Both staff were suspended from the facility immediately following the inspection (October 22) until the date following the completion of their training. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).