KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 3056

2026

1. High risk4/21/2026

   Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

   Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing sign in sheets and interviewing opening staff, it was verified that the facility has been out of ratio during the morning hours. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Correction: Provider will adjust staff time and offer overtime for staff who can cover in the morning until new staff are hired. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/21/2026
2. High risk3/18/2026

   Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs (3270.182(3)/3270.182(4))

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of medications. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction: Provider will have parents sign missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
3. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

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

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include an updated for safety training. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. Correction: Provider will have staff complete fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
4. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

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

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not have proof of FBI fingerprinting. 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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider will have staff complete fingerprints and bring in copy of receipt. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
5. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

   Has all items (3270.75(c))

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #5 preschool room missing tweezers. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Provider will add tweezers to first aid bag. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
6. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was a huge portion of the roof shingles on the playground. 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: Provider will have someone come out to repair roof shingles. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
7. Medium risk3/18/2026

   Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Toilet #1 located in the transition classroom was leaking water. In addition, the sink #2 was clogged and water was not going down. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: Provider will have someone repair the toilet and sink. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
8. Medium risk3/18/2026

   Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Handwashing signs were not posted at each toilet and sink throughout the facility. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Provider will post handwashing signs in required areas throughout the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
9. Medium risk3/18/2026

   Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))

   Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathroom #1 in the preschool classroom did not have a lidded trash can. Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: Provider will purchase a lidded trash can for the bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/18/2026
10. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there were several storage items blocking the closet hallways paths that lead to other classroom and exit doors. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Provider will have the closet walkways cleaned. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
11. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 and #5 did not include CSR assessments. 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: Provider will have staff complete child assessments. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
12. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
13. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

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

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include release persons address. 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: Provider will have parents completed missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
14. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted (3270.171(b)/3270.171(c))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the required pickup and drop off procedures posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Requirement: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: Provider will create and post pick up and drop off procedures in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
15. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1, #4 and #5 was outdated. Requirement: 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: Provider will have parent complete updated emergency contact form and fee agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
16. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(5)/3270.182(6))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Provider will have parents sign missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
17. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record fit staff person #4 did not include verification of childcare experience. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider will have staff bring in verification of childcare experience. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
18. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include health assessment or TB testing. In addition, the health assessment for staff person #2 was outdated. The health assessment for staff person #4 did not include documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable deceases. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Provider will have staff bring in the required health assessment documentation., Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
19. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references. 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: Provider will have staff bring in two written, nonfamily references. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
20. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency drill documentation on file was outdated. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will conduct an emergency drill with staff and children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
21. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill log on file at the facility was outdated. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Provider will conduct an updated fire drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
22. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically or with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction: Provider will add information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office in a conspicuous location for parents and children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
23. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Health information (3270.131(a))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not include an initial health assessment. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Provider will have parents bring in health assessments. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026
24. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not 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. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Provider will notify the 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. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/18/2026
25. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated emergency plan training. Requirement: 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 and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will review emergency plan training with staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/18/2026