CAROS DAYCARE LLC

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

There is no verification that an emergency drill has been conducted in the last year. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: An emergency drill will be conducted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

There is Desitin diaper cream near the changing table in the Infant/Toddler area which is not labeled for a specific child Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The Desitin was immediately labeled for the child it is to be used for. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The changing pad on the changing table in the Infant/Toddler area is ripped, resulting in exposed foam. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The pad on the changing table will be replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

There are chairs and car seats stacked in the Infant/Toddler area, which can be pulled down on a child. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The chairs and car seats will be moved to a storage area not accessible to the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Heat Source (3270.71)

There is a coffee pot in use on a shelf which is accessible to the children near the entrance to the Infant/Toddler area. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: A gate was put up immediately so there was no access to the coffee pot. The coffee pot will be moved to the kitchen, which is inaccessible to the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

There is Gold Bond lotion, Desitin diaper cream and hand sanitizer on a low shelf, which is accessible to the children, near the entrance to the Infant/Toddler area. All items say "Keep out of Reach of Children" on the bottle. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Operator moved the Gold Bond, Desitin and hand sanitizer to an area inaccessible to the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written statement (3270.166(1))

There are no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule completed by the parent for the infants in care. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant will be obtained from the parent for all infants in care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

The cots are not labeled for use by a specific child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: All cots will be labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The emergency plan will address continuity of operations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).