SARA ASTHEIMER

Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's home address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: I asked the parent to fill in their address on the emergency contact form, and they promptly added the information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(7))

The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include a complete address for a listed release person. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Requirement: 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. Correction: I added the city, state, and zip code to the address on file for the release person. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3290.24(c))

Facility person #1 had not been trained on the emergency plan. Requirement: 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. Correction: Trained facility person #1 on emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3290.32(a))

The record for facility person #1 did not include a completed disclosure statement. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Facility person #1 completed disclosure statement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic plants not permitted (3290.64(c))

English ivy, irises, and a covered azalea bush were observed in the outdoor child care space. Requirement: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: I plan to relocate the fence to exclude the azalea and irises and current ivy from the playground. I plan to kill and remove the ivy this spring to avoid spreading. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance. 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: Included policy number on form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The health reports on file for child #2 were dated in November of 2023, and subsequently more than 6 months later in August of 2024. The child was a young toddler at the time of the lapse. 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: Child #2 will provide timely health reports. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health assessment, TB test (3290.192(2))

The record for facility person #1 did not contain results of a TB test. Requirement: 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. Correction: Facility person #1 completed a TB test. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).