KIDSVILLE DAY CARE

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

At approximately 10:45am in the Toddler Room, three staff and ten young and older toddlers were observed. During the onset of a staff/child ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for in their group Staff person #2 identified and named 7 older toddlers in their group, Staff person #3 identified 3 young toddlers in their group, and Staff person #4 stated they did not have an assigned group of children. Therefore, Staff person #2 exceeded the child: staff ratio by one child. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Correction: Immediately following the observation, classroom staff met with administration to review child assignments and staff responsibilities. Children were reassigned to specific staff members to ensure compliance with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Each staff member was provided with a clearly defined group of children for whom they are responsible. Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Immediate access (3270.24(a))

On 5/27/26 at approximately 10:30am, an unannounced inspection was attempted. The Certification Representative was permitted to conduct the physical site inspection. However, the Certification Representative's request for access to the electronic child files was denied by Staff person #1 therefore the information needed to complete the inspection could not be obtained. Requirement: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Correction: Staff person will provide access to electronic children's files. Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Post the inspection summary (3270.25(b))

The facility's notice of refusal to renew their certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Requirement: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. Correction: The facility's notice of refusal to renew their certificate of compliance was posted May 8th in a conspicuous location used by parents. Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, more than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 2/20/26. 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: Testing was conducted, Director forgot to document it. On April 8th she documented the testing was done. Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the Sensory Room, the handle of a blue plastic bin was observed to not be in good repair as evidence by the handle was broken off causing it to have rough edges. The outdoor play space had a multicolored plastic child's fence that was observed to not be in good repair as evidence by being cracked at the top corner of the blue portion of the fence causing potential pinch points. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: on 3.12.26 the broken blue bin was removed from the classroom and the multicolored plastic gate was removed from the outdoor play space Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Post the inspection summary (3270.25(b))

The facility's inspection summary from 2/3/26 that contained a regulatory noncompliance citation needing verified as corrected, was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Requirement: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. Correction: On 3.12.26 I corrected this citation by posting Unannounced Appeal Monitoring Inspection Summary from 3.12.26 inspection Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the Toddler Room, two ceiling tiles to the left of the water fountain were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Both ceiling tiles were replaced on 2/3/26 Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Upon entry into the kitchen area, a ceiling tile next to the square light fixture on the far right, was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous water leak. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: New ceiling tile will be installed. Inspection: NS- Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A Little Tikes plastic pink wavy slide climbing structure located in the outside play space was observed to not be in good repair as evidence by there being a hole on the white upper part and was cracked allowing for a pinch and crush point. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: On date of inspection we put repaired slide with construction tape to repair crack to no longer pose as a danger to children. Inspection: NS- Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

In the Infant Room, part of the power cord attached to a motion baby swing was observed to be loosely hanging near the ground accessible to the infants in care and causing a potential strangulation hazard. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: 4/16 the date of inspection the cord was removed. Inspection: NS- Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 2/11/25 with an application dated 12/9/24 which was not received within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring prior to 2/1/25 under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #1's file was observed to contain a DHS FBI receipt and clearance as well as a Child Abuse clearance all dated 1/14/25 which were applied for/obtained after their first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring prior to 2/1/25 under the CPSL. 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. Correction: staff #1 has current clearances in file Inspection: NS- Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii))

The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Aide, lacked proof of a high school diploma. Requirement: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: 4/17 Staff person high school diploma was put in file Inspection: NS- Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Post the inspection summary (3270.25(b))

The facility's notice of refusal to renew their certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents; only the attachment was posted. Requirement: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. Correction: The refusal to renew letter was posted in a conspicuous location used by parents Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

In the Infant Room, part of the power cord attached to a motion baby swing was observed to be loosely hanging near the ground accessible to the infants in care and causing a potential strangulation hazard. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Cord has been secured to wall and no longer is loosely hanging near the ground accessible to the infants in care Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

2nd CITATION: In the Toddler Room, one ceiling tile located to the left of the infant doorway was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spot from an unknown source. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/14/24 Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Ceiling tile in toddler room near infant door way has been repaired. Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Running water - diapering (3270.82(j))

In the Infant Room, the sink near the diapering area, which is used for handwashing was observed to not be operating at time of inspection as evidence by when the handle was turned up and to the left or right there was no running water coming out of the faucet. Requirement: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Correction: There is now running water in bathroom in infant room. Inspection: Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Dated signature affixed (3270.181(d))

Six-month reviews of the Emergency Contact Forms and Financial Agreements for Child #2 and Child #3 were deemed invalid due to Staff person #1, who stated that they are in charge of child files, disclosure that they entered the parent's name and backdated the review date to avoid a citation for noncompliance. Requirement: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. Correction: All children files have been updated with an attestation form attesting to the accuracy of the information on the emergency contact for and contract rate agreement. Form includes a handwritten signature and date that the parent signed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. 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 #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person 6 was scheduled to take Pediatric first aid / CPR on Monday January 13. They attended training and have since obtained her certificate. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 1/13/23 and 2/11/24. The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 1/19/23 and 2/7/24. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 1/19/23 and 2/7/24. Correction: Staff person #1& #5 now have current file safety on file. We are now using electronic calendars to keep track of fire safety trainings and have them done with the 12 months from the last training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

The staff file for Staff person #3, who was observed caring for children at time of inspection, lacked a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance; the NSOR clearance on file is dated 11/8/19 which is more than 60 months old. 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #3 now has current NSOR on file. We are now using electronic calendars to keep track of NSORs to ensure staff obtain within one year of their last one on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

In the Kitchen, after the children had lunch, a garbage can was observed to contain used cups and forks that have been contaminated by human secretions and did not have a lid. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: Lid was put on trash can the day of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Both bathrooms located in the sensory room were observed to have torn wallpaper and drywall above the soap dispenser causing it not to be in good repair. Also in the sensory room, the black wooden trim around the interior doorway of the girls bathroom was observed to have a piece of the trim broken off exposing splintering sharp wood. The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source: in the toddler room, 1 ceiling tile to the left of the infant door, and 2 ceiling tiles in the middle room near entry way, and 3 ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: torn wallpaper has been covered up drywall above soap dispenser has been covered Black wood trim in bathroom has been repaired & exposed splintering wood has been covered water stained ceiling tiles have been repaired Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

At approximately 10:15am in the Sensory Room, during the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #2 identified and named the 4 preschool aged children and also claimed responsibility for 3 other preschool age children who were in the adjacent PreK Room. Staff person #2, while still in the Sensory Room, was observed to not be physically present with those 3 other children in her assigned group. In the Gym, at approximately 12:45pm during nap time, 3 staff and 28 children of mixed ages were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #4 identified and named 8 older toddlers, Staff person #5 identified and named 5 young and older toddlers, and Staff person #3 identified and named 11 preschool age children thus leaving 4 children unnamed and unaccounted for. On 1/7/25, at approximately 9:35am in the Sensory Room, during the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #3 identified and named 5 preschool aged children and also claimed responsibility for 1 other preschool age children who was in the adjacent PreK Room. Staff person #3, while still in the Sensory Room, was observed to not be physically present with that 1 other child in her assigned group. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: Both staff members came into the preschool room and were physically present with all of their assigned group of children. After the 3rd attempt staff assigned kids to their sleeping group and was able to name all the children in their group. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

Two child service reports in the file for Child #1, were observed to lack a date of completion by staff; therefore, it is unable to be determined if the child service reports were completed within six months of each other. Two child service reports in the file for Child #2, were observed to lack a date of completion by staff; therefore, it is unable to be determined if the child service reports were completed within six months of each other. Requirement: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Child #1 and#2 now have dated and signed Child services reports on file to show the service reports are within 6 months of each other Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

Staff Person #3's current health assessment dated 10/9/24 is deemed invalid due to evidence that the health assessment had been electronically manipulated by the operator. The medical professional confirmed that Staff person #3 had never been seen at their medical facility. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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. Correction: Staff person #3 has current health assessment on file that is not manipulated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).