BERTHA MURRAY GROUP DAY CARE HOME

Liability Insurance (3280.17)

The facility lacked current liability insurance. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Liability insurance was policy was purchased and will be effective beginning on 6/28/26 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

The facility's most recent fire alarm test was dated for 4/8/26, more than 30 days prior to the date of inspection. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met Correction: The fire alarm was tested on 5/14/26, and the log is now current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3280.32(a))

The most recent State Police clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/10/21, more than 60 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/10/21, more than 60 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent NSOR clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 8/6/20, more than 60 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 8/25/20, more than 60 months prior to the date of inspection. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: All clearances for Staff #1 have been applied for and are waiting for the final copy of clearances. Mandated reporter training will be completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training (3280.31(e))

The file for Staff #1 contained 0/12 clock hours of childcare training during the time frame of 12/2024 to 12/2025. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff #1 will complete 12 hours of childcare training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3280.26(b))

The most recent documented review of the emergency plan was dated 4/25/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: The emergency plan was reviewed and documented. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3280.131(b)(2))

The most recent health report on file for Child #1 (preschool-aged) is dated 4/5/24, more than 12 months prior. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: I will get Child #1's health report updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Menus (3280.165)

According to conversation with the operator, a menu was not discussed with parents. Requirement: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. Correction: I created a menu to discuss with parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3280.26(a)(6))

At the time of inspection, the operator lacked documentation of an emergency drill. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: I will complete emergency drill and document it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

The facility's fire detection log contained test dates 9/6/24-10/7/24 and 12/6/24-1/28/25, more than 30 days apart. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Correction: The fire detection log is currently up to date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).