Batista Family Daycare

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

“Facility staff # 1 did not complete their child abuse clearance for employment in over 60 months from 11/24/20 to 12/16/25 and their NSOR clearance from 9/23/20 to 11/13/25. Facility staff # 2 did not complete their PA state police clearance in over 60 months from 11/24/20 to 12/4/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“There is toxic refresh cherry air freshener accessible to the children in an unlocked bathroom cabinet used by the children. There is toxic Bee Movie toilet spray in a bucket used for the children's belongings and accessible to the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

3290.133(3)/3290.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked

“There is unlabeled expired Desitin cream in a bucket of the children's cubby buckets. The Desitin expired in November 2022. There is unlabeled and expired Neosporin in the first aid kit. The Neosporin expired in July 2022. There is expired and unlabeled A & D ointment on a shelf near the backdoor assessable to the children. The A & D ointment expired on 11/23/21. There are single use witch hazel cleaning cloths on a shelf near the backdoor accessible to the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

3290.166(4) Bottles labeled

“There are 2 unlabeled Avent infant bottles being used at the time of the renewal inspection for two separate children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“Emergency contact forms and fee agreements for child # 1,2,3 & 4 were not updated in over six months. Child # 1 forms were updated from 3/22/25 to 10/28/25. Child # 2 forms were updated from 3/18/25 to 11/17/25. Child # 3 forms were updated from 3/3/25 to 11/12/25. Child # 4 forms were updated last updated on 5/12/25”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

3290.24(d) Emergency plan

“Facility operator did not conduct an annual emergency drill.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

3290.18 General Health and Safety

“Facility does not have a continuity of operations plan that is required.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 have not had their fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months. Child # 1 updates were 7/11/23 to 10/31/24 for both. Child # 2 updates were 10/29/23 to 10/28/24 for both. Child # 3 updates were 12/17/23 to 11/25/24 for the emergency contact form and 1/17/24 to 11/25/24 for the fee agreement. Child # 4 updates were 1/24/24 to 8/28/24 for the emergency contact form and 8/31/23 to 8/28/24 for the fee agreement. Child # 5 updates were 10/28/23 to 10/29/24 for both.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

“Fire drills were not conducted on over 60 days from 8/6/24 to 10/5/24 and locations were not listed for the drills on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

3290.24(d) Emergency plan

“Operator did not have an annual emergency drill done since opening the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

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

“Fire alarms were not tested in over 30 days from 10/2/24 to 11/2/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

3290.18 General Health and Safety

“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have continuity of operations in the emergency plan.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

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

“At the time of the inspection, household member #3 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“At the time of the inspection, toothpaste stating "keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age" was observed on a shelf in the hallway of the kitchen. There was a container of Nystatin prescription cream on the same shelf. The shelf was in reach of children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.73(c) Has all items

“At the time of the inspection, tweezers were missing from the first aid kit.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

“At the time of the inspection, the date of birth of child #4 was not added to the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“At the time of the inspection, the work address of the enrolling parent was missing from the emergency contact form for child #4.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“At the time of the inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not on the emergency contact form for child #4.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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

“At the time of the inspection, the last parent review/update to the emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 was done on 4/12/23 and not the required 6-month timeframe. The agreement and emergency contact form for child #5 had a parent review/update date of 10/29/23 with a previous date of review being 11/2/22. This is not within the 6 month required timeframe to have parents review/update emergency contact forms and agreements.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.131(a) Within 60 days

“At the time of the inspection, child #4 did not obtain a health assessment until 11-6-23, which was past the 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

3290.133(1)/3290.133(7) Original container/Medication log

“At the time of the inspection, child #6 had an inhaler without the original container or prescription identifying who the medication was for. There was no signed parental consent for the inhaler. Child #7 and Child #8 had a bottle of ibuprofen. There was no medication log signed by the parent giving consent to administer the ibuprofen.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.182(1) Initial and subsequent health assessments

“At the time of the inspection, the operator admitted to cleaning out the child files and disposed of the initial and previous health assessments for child #1, child 2, child #3 and child #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“At the time of the inspection, the operator admitted to disposing of previous agreements for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“At the time of the inspection, the last documented fire drill being conducted was on 12/5/23. The previous documented fire drill was 10/2/23, reflecting longer than the 60 day required timeframe for conducting a fire drill.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3290.24(b) Emergency plan

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on site was last reviewed/updated on 1/2022 and not annually as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3290.31(f) Age and training

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 only had 6 clock hours of child care training during the 12/21-12/22 training period. Staff person #2 only had 11 clock hours of child care training during the 12/21-12/22 training period.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

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

“At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring log of the fire detection devices was last recorded being done on 12/5/23. The previous dates of inspection were 11-14 and 10-8. These previous dates reflect longer than a 30 day time frame of testing the fire detection devices. The smoke detectors located on each floor of the home were not OSHA approved and interconnected.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have child service reports on file dated within the past 6 months for child #4 and child #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022

3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 through child #5 did not contain the enrolling parent's home address.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted

“During the renewal inspection, the written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the family child care home.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022

3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.

“During the renewal inspection, the immunization records for child #1, child #2, child #4 and child #5 did not include influenza vaccinations dated within the past 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

3290.171/3290.182(6) Transportation Consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form for child #6 did not have signed parental consent for transportation. Staff #2 stated that child #6 is transported to and from school.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022

3290.24(d) Emergency plan

“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022

3290.18 General Health and Safety

“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not update the sections of their emergency plans to address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022

3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan on file did not contain a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. It did not contain a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

3290.73(c)/3290.176 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

“During the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the vehicle did not contain gloves and tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022

3290.21(a)/3290.181(a) Immediate access/Each child

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, the operator did not provide the file of child #16. During a previous inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative requested files of all children enrolled. Child #17 (see code sheet for date of enrollment) was not presented for review. According to the agreement, the child was enrolled during the previous visit. The operator admitted that child #17 was enrolled.”

3290.51/3290.113(a) Maximum Number of Children/Supervised at all times

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/4/22 by The Allentown Health Bureau and observed 11 children unrelated to the operator in care. On 4/5/22, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children unrelated to the operator present during the Allentown Health Bureau inspection. On 4/8/22, the certification representative observed 7 children unrelated to the operator in care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/24/22 stating that they would implement the plan of correction as of 4/5/22. On 5/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During the inspection, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children present in care during that day.”

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

“On 4/5/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During the inspection, the certification representative reviewed the file of child #8 (see code sheet for date of birth). Upon review, the child had a health assessment dated 8/3/21 and should have had an updated health assessment 6 months later. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/24/22 with a correction date of 4/21/22. On 5/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. The operator did not have a health assessment for child #8.”

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

“An unannounced inspection occurred on 4/5/22. During that inspection, the certification representative reviewed the files of child #3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. The emergency contact forms and/or financial agreements were not updated within the past 6 months. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/24/22 with a correction date of 4/22/22. On 5/2/2022, an unannounced inspection occurred. Child #3, #4, #6, #9 did not have verification of the agreement being updated within the past 6 months. Child #8, #10, #11 and #14 did not have verification of an emergency contact form being updated within the past 6 months.”

Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022

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

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a completed NSOR certificate and did not have the receipt of submission for FBI fingerprinting on file. The facility was not in compliance with the requirements under Act 12 of 2022. Household member #3 (see code sheet for date of residency) did not have any clearances on file.”

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

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a completed NSOR certificate and did not have the receipt of submission for FBI fingerprinting on file. The facility was not in compliance with the requirements under Act 12 of 2022. Household member #3 (see code sheet for date of residency) did not have any clearances on file.”

3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a health assessment with completed Tuberculosis screening at initial employment.”

3290.51/3290.113(a) Maximum Number of Children/Supervised at all times

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/4/22 by The Allentown Health Bureau and observed 11 children unrelated to the operator in care. On 4/5/22, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children unrelated to the operator present during the Allentown Health Bureau inspection. On 4/8/22, the certification representative observed 7 children unrelated to the operator in care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/24/22 stating that they would implement the plan of correction as of 4/5/22. On 5/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During the inspection, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children present in care during that day.”

3290.21(a)/3290.181(a) Immediate access/Each child

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, the operator did not provide the file of child #16. During a previous inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative requested files of all children enrolled. Child #17 (see code sheet for date of enrollment) was not presented for review. According to the agreement, the child was enrolled during the previous visit. The operator admitted that child #17 was enrolled.”

3290.74(a) Requirements

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, the certification representative observed that the bottom of the back gate had a broken piece of the metal pole exposed posing a hazard to children.”

3290.51/3290.113(a) Maximum Number of Children/Supervised at all times

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/4/22 by The Allentown Health Bureau and observed 11 children unrelated to the operator in care. On 4/5/22, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children unrelated to the operator present during the Allentown Health Bureau inspection. On 4/8/22, the certification representative observed 7 children unrelated to the operator in care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/24/22 stating that they would implement the plan of correction as of 4/5/22. On 5/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During the inspection, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children present in care during that day.”

3290.51/3290.113(a) Maximum Number of Children/Supervised at all times

“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/4/22 by The Allentown Health Bureau and observed 11 children unrelated to the operator in care. On 4/5/22, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children unrelated to the operator present during the Allentown Health Bureau inspection. On 4/8/22, the certification representative observed 7 children unrelated to the operator in care. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/24/22 stating that they would implement the plan of correction as of 4/5/22. On 5/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During the inspection, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children present in care during that day.”

3290.14(a)/3290.18 Building codes/General Health and Safety

“During an onsite inspection on 5/2/22, the Pediatric first-aid and Pediatric CPR training on file for Staff #1 was not completed by an individual who is PQAS approved to provide the training.”

Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) Within 60 days/Immunization record

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative reviewed the file of child #9 and #16 (see code sheet for date of enrollment). There was no initial health report or immunization record within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance, on file for these children. Child #9 and #16 were present in the facility during the inspection and have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

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

“During an onsite unannounced inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative reviewed the file of child #8 (see code sheet for date of birth). Upon review, the child had a health assessment dated 8/3/21 and should have had an updated health assessment 6 months later.”

3290.181(a) Each child

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, the operator was unable to provide files for child #1, #2 and #15.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

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

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative reviewed the file of child #9. After review of the emergency contact form, there was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“During an onsite unannounced inspection, the last recorded fire drill being conducted was done on 12/20/21 and not within the 60 day requirement.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

“During an onsite unannounced inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative observed there was no evacuation map posted on the first floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

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

“During an onsite unannounced inspection on 4/5/22, the last documented testing of the fire detection system was conducted on 1/8/22, according to the monitoring log and therefore was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative reviewed the file of child #9. After reviewing the emergency contact form, the health insurance policy number was missing.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

3290.51 Maximum Number of Children

“The Allentown Health Bureau conducted an unannounced onsite visit on 4/4/22 and observed 11 children unrelated to the operator in care. On 4/5/22, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children unrelated to the operator present during the Allentown Health Bureau inspection. On 4/8/22, the certification representative observed 7 children unrelated to the operator in care.”

3290.51 Maximum Number of Children

“The Allentown Health Bureau conducted an unannounced onsite visit on 4/4/22 and observed 11 children unrelated to the operator in care. On 4/5/22, the operator admitted to the certification representative that there were 11 children unrelated to the operator present during the Allentown Health Bureau inspection. On 4/8/22, the certification representative observed 7 children unrelated to the operator in care.”

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

“During an onsite unannounced inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative reviewed the files of child #3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. The emergency contact forms and/or financial agreements were not updated within the past 6 months.”

3290.124(c)/3290.171 Excursions/Transportation Consent

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, there was no written consent for transportation on file for child #1 and #2. The operator is aware that there were no emergency contact forms in the vehicle for the children that require transportation.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative reviewed the file of child #5 and #6. The emergency contact forms did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

3290.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

“During an unannounced onsite inspection on 4/5/22, the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #5 and #6 did not have a date of birth for the child listed.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2022

3290.24(d) Emergency plan

“At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of emergency drills being conducted annually.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022

3290.176 Transportation First Aid Kit

“At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the van used for transportation did not include soap, scissors or tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

3290.171/3290.182(6) Transportation Consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not include signed written consent from the parent for transportation by the facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022

3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record

“At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child # 1, 3 and 4 did not include an annual influenza immunization or exemption from the parent for the influenza vaccine.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

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

“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have receipts of purchase for all 10 year lithium ion battery smoke detectors that were located in the home. The operator was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

“At the time of the inspection on the third floor of the home, the evacuation routes were not posted.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include lock down procedures. The plan on file did not include accommodations for toddlers in the event of an emergency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022

3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“At the time of the inspection, in the kitchen under the sink, there were bottles of bleach that were accessible to children and not in a locked area.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #2, 4 and 5 the physician's name, address and/or phone number was missing.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“At the time of the inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number was missing from the emergency contact form for child #2 and 5.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #4 and 5, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

3290.124(c) Excursions

“At the time of the inspection, there were no emergency contact forms of the children being transported in the van.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022

3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted

“At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of a written plan posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022

3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) Written plan/Posted in area used by parents

“At the time of the inspection, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

3290.14(b)/3290.18 Building Codes/General Health and Safety

“As per the Dept. of Health inspection on 8-12-21, the family child care was utilizing the basement area for childcare. The Certificate of Occupancy states children are only permitted on the first floor. The basement area is not approved by Allentown Fire Department (AFD) for daycare use. AFD is requiring daycare operator to meet with Building Standards and Safety to determine if permits were needed for the work done in the basement. The provider also admitted to using the space to the certification representative.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2021