ROBYN M ALLEN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Age and training (3290.31(f))

The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 required hours of annual child care training between December 2024 to December 2025. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #1 will obtain 12 child care training hours to fulfill the December 2024 to December 2025 deficit. The trainings used to fulfill the deficit will not be used for the December 2025 to December 2026 requirement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3290.22(a))

The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The Department Regional Office emailed a copy of the certificate on 11/4/25. The facility reports that the email with the certificate was not received. Requirement: 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. Correction: The operator will post the COC. 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 facility's written record of testing the interconnected fire detection system did not include a complete date. The fire system testing record from June 2024 to May 2026 included the month and year of the test and did not include the day in the month the test was completed. Compliance with testing the fire system at least once every 30 days could not be verified. 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: The operator will maintain a written record of the 30 day fire system test. The record will include the Month, Day and Year of each test. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for child #1 lacked a current emergency contact form updated by the parent within the last 6 months. 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: Mother forgot to sign and will get mother to sign. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

The file for child #1 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months. Requirement: 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). Correction: You have been sent the completed Child Service Report and a copy will be maintained on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3290.94(a)(1))

According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 11-8-24 to 1-8-25 and 3-8-25 to 5-8-25. Requirement: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: The fire drill log is now current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training (3290.31(f)(4)(i))

The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 11-26-24 that was after the October 2024 expiration of the prior training. Requirement: 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. Correction: Training is now updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment. Requirement: 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. Correction: Will continue to remind parent that an updated health assessment is needed. The child will obtain a health assessment or will not return to care after 8-28-25 until the health assessment is received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Within 3 months, then 12 months (3290.151(a))

The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. Correction: A new health assessment will be obtained. 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))

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected smoke alarms in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year. 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 § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: The testing of the smoke alarms is current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(f))

The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers. Requirement: 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. Correction: Accommodations for toddlers was added to the parent letter. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training (3290.31(f))

The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person obtained the required training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).