DONNA L GABLER FAMILY DAY CARE HOME

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

There were more than 30 days since the most recent fire alarm test dated 3.14.26. 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: perform fire detections within 30 days Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(3)/3290.182(5))

The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care and parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Had parent sign the document when child was picked up. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(f))

The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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 infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions has been added to the parent letter outlining the facility Emergency Plan Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

The facility lacked a current annual emergency drill. The most recent emergency drill on file was conducted on 11/14/22. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Operator conducted Emergency Drill by November 15, 20254. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervision of children (3290.113(f))

The operator reported the facility lacks an alternate method of supervision when there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom. Requirement: When there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom, the operator may comply with the supervision requirement in subsection (a) through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times. Correction: Operator purchased Blink Mini 2 security camera on 10/17/24 to utilize when operator is preparing meals/snacks or using the restroom Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

System in compliance (3290.95(a))

The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart, including: 1/5/24 and 2/7/24; 3/4/24 and 4/5/24; 4/5/24 and 5/6/24; 7/8/24 and 8/13/24. 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)). Correction: The fire alarm will be tested less than 30 days apart from the previous test. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted more than 60 days apart on 11/5/23 and 1/5/24. 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 within 60 days of the previous fire drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(a)(5))

The Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: Operator included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the facility Emergency Plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

CPSL information (3290.192(3))

The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 lacked copies of their current PA State Criminal Clearance, PA State Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Clearance and NSOR Verification Their current clearances were last observed on 11/14/23. Requirement: 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. Operator will not be permitted to provide child care services until all required clearances are obtained. Correction: The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contain current PA State Criminal Clearances, PA State Child Abuse Clearances, FBI Background Clearances, and NSOR Verifications Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #1 was updated on 6/4/24 more than 6 months from the previous update 10/2/23. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 Emergency Contact Form and Agreement form for Child #1 has been reviewed in the last 6 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3290.18)

The emergency plan lacked information regarding Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations including information regarding how they will pay for repairs, pay staff, and pay bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Operator included information regarding continuity of operations in the facility Emergency Plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).