Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center

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

The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency. 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: Emergency plan was updated to include plan of continuous of service. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

Facility files contained documentation of a letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures; however, the letter did not include procedures for lockdown during an emergency. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: Lockdown policy was updated in emergency plan and parent letter. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The financial agreement form in the file for child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Arrival and departure times were added to document Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

The financial agreement form in the file for child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Admission date was added to document. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The form has been updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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: All addresses for emergency pick-ups were added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

The emergency contact form in the files for children #1 and #5 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. 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 files have been reviewed and updated by the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

In the Main room, a bottle for an infant observed to be receiving care was not labeled with the child's name. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Bottle was labels at the time of observation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file for Staff Person #1 contained one written, non-family reference from an individual attesting to the staff person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: A reference was obtained that was non family Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the fire detection system. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: The Attestation Statement for Fire Safety Requirements was completed and submitted to the Department. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).