ARNOLD FAMILY DAY CARE

Age and training/Required training (3290.31(f)/3290.192(4))

The file for staff person #1 is lacking 12 hours of child care training completed between 12/2023 and 12/2024. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. Correction: Staff #1 completed 12 hours of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2))

The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 12/2/22 and 9/19/25. Requirement: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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: Health assessment is now current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3290.133(3))

Observed in the facility first aid kit Benadryl cream and Neosporin cream not labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended. 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: Creams were removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

The file for staff person #1 contains a criminal history clearance that expired 9/17/2025 and a status report, which is not a valid clearance, dated 9/16/2025. The file also contains an NSOR verification that expired 9/23/2025 and is lacking an updated NSOR verification. The file for facility person #2, a household member, contains a criminal history clearance that expired 9/17/2025 and a status report, which is not a valid clearance, dated 9/16/2025. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 and facility person #2 have obtained updated criminal history clearances and NSOR verifications. Staff will not work in childcare without current clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking a health report conducted during the previous 6 month period. 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: A current health report will be obtained for child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

The file for facility person #2, a household member over the age of 18, is lacking a criminal history clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #2 may not be in the child care portion of the house when children are in care. Correction: A new criminal history clearance was obtained for person #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3290.32(a))

The file for staff person #1 contains a mandated reporter training that expired 12/11/2020 and does not contain a current Mandated reporter training. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Vet's certificate required (3290.117(c))

A cat observed in the child care home is lacking a current rabies vaccination. Requirement: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. Correction: The cat will be taken to get a rabies shot. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

The files for children #1-#5 are lacking child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided 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: Child service reports will be completed for each child. 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 file for child #1 is lacking emergency contact and financial agreement that were reviewed and updated by parents during the previous 6 month period. 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: Child file paperwork will be updated by parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking a health assessment and has been enrolled for greater than 60 days. 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: A current health report will be obtained for child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months (3290.131(b)(2))

The files for child #2 and child #3, preschool aged, are lacking health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Current health reports will be obtained for child #2 and #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Initial and subsequent health assessments (3290.182(1))

The file for child #1 is lacking a initial and updated health report. The files for child #2 and child #3 are lacking updated health reports. Requirement: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Provider will obtain current health reports for child #1, #2 and #3 and place in files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Codes (3290.14(b))

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Health & Safety Topics #1-#9. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility Correction: Staff #1 completed the training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training/Required training (3290.31(f)/3290.192(4))

The file for staff person #1 is lacking documentation of 12 annual training hours for the year 12/19/2022 to 12/31/2023. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. Correction: Staff #! completed 12 training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training (3290.31(g))

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Health & Safety Topics #1-#9. Requirement: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10/30/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 completed the required training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).