Brandis Care With Love LLC

2nd Citation: Same citation Previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation that the Emergency Plan had been reviewed/updated since 1.24.23, which did not meet the annual requirement. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 1.4.24 or 1.4.25. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 1.23.24. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation that the operator provided to parents of enrolled children, a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation that an Emergency Drill had been conducted. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation of Fire Drills being conducted. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation that a copy of the Emergency Plan and updates were provided to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.21.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities, in writing, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. There was no documentation of current Liability Insurance, as the one produced was dated 6.11.22 to 6.11.23. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Fire Safety training in 2023. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Fire Safety training in 2024. The Provider's correction date was 1.21.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in by 1.5.24 or 1.5.25. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain the release person(s) specified by the parent. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2 and Child #4, did not contain the release person's phone number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #5, did not contain the release person's address. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.28.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The Emergency Contact form and the Agreement did not contain documentation that the parent reviewed and/or updated the forms at least once in a 6-month period. Provider's submitted correction date was 1.28.25, which was exceeded.

2nd Citation: Same citation previously cited on 1.7.25. The current Certificate of Compliance was not available, as the one on-file was dated 3.7.23 to 3.7.24. There was no documentation that the operator provided the parent of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations electronically or with instructions for contacting the regional child care office. The Provider's submitted correction date was 1.20.25, which was exceeded.

The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of a State Police Clearance dated 1.2.20, which has expired, and a new State Police Clearance was not in the file. The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 1.1.20, which has expired, and documentation of a new Mandated Reporter training was not in the file.

The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Disclosure Statement dated 12.1.23, which was signed after the first date of caring for children.

There was no documentation that the Emergency Plan had been reviewed/updated since 1.24.23, which did not meet the annual requirement.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 1.4.24 or 1.4.25. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 1.23.24.

There was no documentation that the operator provided to parents of enrolled children, a letter explaining the emergency procedures.

There was no documentation that an Emergency Drill had been conducted.

There was no documentation of Fire Drills being conducted.

There was no documentation that a copy of the Emergency Plan and updates were provided to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

There was no documentation that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities, in writing, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

There was no documentation of current Liability Insurance, as the one produced was dated 6.11.22 to 6.11.23.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Fire Safety training in 2023. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Fire Safety training in 2024.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in by 1.5.24 or 1.5.25.

The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain the release person(s) specified by the parent.

The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2 and Child #4, did not contain the release person's phone number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #5, did not contain the release person's address.

The Emergency Contact form and the Agreement did not contain documentation that the parent reviewed and/or updated the forms at least once in a 6-month period.

The current Certificate of Compliance was not available, as the one on-file was dated 3.7.23 to 3.7.24. There was no documentation that the operator provided the parent of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations electronically or with instructions for contacting the regional child care office.

The file for staff person #2 lacked documentation of current PA Child Abuse clearance results. This is evidenced by the previously documented PA Child Abuse clearance results on file have an expiration date of 8/17/23.

The facility has not conducted an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file is dated 6/8/22.

The facility did not have documentation of conducting a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent documentation on file is dated 4/11/23.

The legal entity did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility. The most current copy of liability insurance on file was observed to be dated 6/11/22 to 6/11/23.

Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety. The Health and Safety training on file is dated 6/1/23.

The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include information on the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The most current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance that was observed to be posted was dated 3/11/22 to 3/11/23.

*SECOND VIOLATION The director has not been present at the facility at least 20% of the program's operational hours each week. Previously cited on SIN-00216466 on 12/19/22.

Staff person #1 has been caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. Staff person #4 has been caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer.

The file for staff person #2 lacked documentation of child abuse clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for staff person #2 lacked application of a NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the NSOR and Child Abuse clearance results are submitted and verified.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for six children alone and there was not a second facility person present.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

The operator lacked reviewing the emergency plan annually. The most current emergency plan on file was observed to be dated 5/1/21.

The file for staff person #3 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #3 was observed to be dated 9/1/22.

The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB test on file for staff person #3 was observed to be dated 9/8/22.

There was no fire drill log on file at the facility available for review at the time of inspection.

The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the faculty's premises.

The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for child #4 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The health report on file for child #4 was observed to be dated 12/1/22.

The facility lacked written documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster). The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff person #1 was observed to be dated more than one year apart: 12/29/19 and 12/28/22.

Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The file for child #4 lacked an agreement form and was not signed by the operator and the parent.

The emergency form on file for child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care which is required prior to admission.

The emergency form on file for child #2 and #3 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The provider was unable to access individual records for each child enrolled in the facility.

The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, which is required prior to admission.

An individual record for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed not to be on site and the provider was not able to access them at the time of the inspection.

The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Based on the operator's statement, the director has not been present at the facility since 12/9/22 and has not been present at least 20% of the program's operational hours.

The file for staff person #1 lacked an annual of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 12/1/22 did not include the criminal history clearance listed as being completed on 11/6/20.

The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 12/1/21, does not include verification of emergency plan training at hire.

The health assessment on file for Child #5 does not include a date of the exam, making it invalid.

The immunization record on file for Child #2 and #4 are dated more than 60 days after enrollment.

the agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #5 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the child's physician/source of medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #3 does not include the address or telephone number for the enrolling parent's workplace.

The file for Child #5 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the name of the health care insurance coverage. The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the policy number for the child's health care insurance coverage. The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the name of the health care insurance coverage or the policy number.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, and #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

The file for Child #5 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

The file for Staff person #2 only includes 1 written nonfamily reference letter

The provider did not have the emergency plan posted or available for review by the certification representative in the facility at the time of inspection.

Safe drop-off and pick-up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location for parents and visitors to review.

There was no fire drill log on file at the facility available for review at the time of inspection.

The provider did not have verification of notifying traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The provider did not have verification of the general liability insurance to cover individuals on file and available for review at the facility at the time of inspection.

There was no daily activity schedule posted in the facility at the time of inspection.

There were no emergency contact forms for any enrolled child on site at the time of inspection.

There was no emergency transportation plan posted on site at the time of the inspection.

The child files were not on site and the provider could not access them at the time of the inspection.

There were no staff files on site and the provider was not able to access them at the time of the inspection.

The current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility at the time of inspection. The provider did not have verification of providing parents of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations, Chapter 3270.

The file for Staff person #1 does not a valid signed disclosure statement.

The emergency plan does not include lockdown procedures.