SHIRLEEN MUHR FAMILY HOME DAY CARE

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

An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 2/17/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested on 11/27/2025 and again on 12/29/2025, which is past the 30-day requirement. 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: Fire detection testing log is current. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/25, there were no instructions for parents on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically or instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional office. Requirement: 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. Correction: The operator will post the QR code to the family home regulations along with the phone number to the Northeast Regional Office. They will be posted in a conspicuous location near the certificate of compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During a renewal inspection conducted on 8-25-25, the fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. Fire drills were conducted on 1-2-25, 3-4-25, 5-5-25 and 7-2-25. There were 61 days between the fire drills conducted on 1-2-35 and 3-4-25. There were 60 days between the fire drills on 3-4-25 and 5-5-25. 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: A fire drill will be conducted by 8-29-25. Fire drills will be conducted at least every 60 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During a renewal inspection conducted on 8-25-25, financial agreements for the following children have not been updated in more than 6 months: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5. The financial agreement for Child #1 has not been updated since 11-1-24. The financial agreement for Child #2 has not been updated since 1-27-24. The financial agreement for Child #3 has not been updated since 9-1-24. The financial agreement for Child #5 has not been updated since 7-14-22. 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 financial agreements for the following children will be updated for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

During a renewal inspection conducted on 8-25-25, child service reports were observed to be incomplete: Child #z1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5. Child service reports are not being completed every 6 months; they are being completed annually. 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: The child service reports for the following children will be completed and signed by the operator and parent: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor Activity (3290.114)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 8-25-25, the operator reported that the children do not go outside Requirement: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. Correction: The operator will take the children outside once daily as long as weather permits. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3290.64(a))

During a renewal inspection conducted on 8-25-25, Lysol disinfectant wipes were observed on the changing table. Requirement: 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. Correction: The Lysol wipes were moved to a high shelf, so they are no longer accessible to the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).