Description: Michelle Bowser-Smith is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/18/2020 the file records for child # 1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) File records for child # 1 and #2 were updated to include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. All file records for children will include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/18/2020 the file records for child #1,child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) File records for child # 1 and #2 were updated to include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. All file records for children will include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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| 2019-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING ANNUALLY AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-02-26 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIX CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED WITH CHILDCARE TRAINING; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX CLOCK HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING ANNUALLY |
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| 2018-04-25 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a review of the children's records found that the health report for Child #1 was more than 6 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parents of Child #1 will provide an updated health report from the child's physician. In the future, the provider will have all children's health reports updated according to 3290.131 to maintain compliance. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3290.151(a) - Within 3 months, then 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 who is a volunteer did not have a health assessment on file at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility person #2 will obtain a health assessment. The operator will ensure all facility persons/staff have the required health assessment on file at all times. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 had a health assessment dated 2/25/2015. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility staff #1 will obtain a health assessment. The operator will ensure that health assessments are completed for all staff at least every 24 months at all times. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 had a child abuse clearance that was dated 9/27/2008. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility staff #1 will have a current child abuse clearance on file. The operator will ensure all staff have the required clearances on file at all times. |
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