KIDS KOUNT

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the following test dates were logged that exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.7.25 - 4.9.25 [33 days]. 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: Logging on fire drill log times/dates of drills and testing. LC placed reminder on her phone to ensure testing is less than 30 days between dates. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Upon inspection of staff files [for staff observed in direct childcare duties], it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.11.2024 [expired 1.31.26]. 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: Requested and received physical from staff person #1. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file of Staff Person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 8.17.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. Second, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 10.20.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 10.20.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated FBI clearance. Third, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a PA criminal record clearance dated 8.17.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated PA criminal clearance. Finally, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 9.29.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 9.29.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated National Sexual Offender Registry. Staff Person #1 was observed unsupervised with children in care on 3.19.26 at 1315 during child nap time. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 3.19.26] because he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Correction: Documentation needed was requested and received 3/20/26 by staff #1 and placed on file. Removed staff member 31 by the end of the day 3/19/26. Received clearances & placed on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 5.9.21) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. 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 #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. 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. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2}. Correction: Documentation needed was requested and received 3/20.26 & 3/25/26 by staff member #1 and placed in file. Staff person 31 was supervised until requested training was completed and placed in staff file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))

Staff Person #1 verbally confirmed that an injury report for the minor injury of Child #1 was not created nor given to the child's parent on 2.6.26 because Child #1 parent declined the offer of one and the child was not sent for emergency medical care. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: Created an injury report for Child #1. 1 copy placed in injury file 1 copy to parent 1 copy in child's file. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

Staff #3 observed working as an AGS but her file did not include verification of child care experience. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: On 10/22/25, the required childcare work experience verification was added to staff person #3's staff file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Cert Rep Observed that the file for Staff #3 did not contain verification of a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Cert Rep also observed that the files for Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 did not include disclosure statements. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 Persons #3 & #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: On 10/22/25, a valid Child Abuse Clearance and a valid DHS FBI clearance were added to Staff #3's staff file. On 10/22/25, signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statements were added to the staff files for Staff #3 and Staff #4. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both confirmed that on 9/12/25, in the pre-k room, there was one staff member for 11 children, for a duration of approximately 15 minutes. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Correction: We will ensure we follow maximum child group numbers for ratios at all time by reinforcing staff to count kids in care at every transition and/or every 15 minutes or whatever time increment is effective and practical. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On 5/12/25, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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: Requested release person's address for child #2 from parent to be recorded on child's Emergency Contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

On 5/12/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Older Toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Posted Emergency Transportation Plan in Older Toddler classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

On 5/12/25, it was observed in the Toddler Room, that the cushions on the blue couch closest to the sink were torn on the corners, exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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: Removed torn/worn cushion from Toddler Room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

On 5/12/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the caterpillar wall decoration. Peeling pains was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom in the block center. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Repainted small areas that had damaged paint in both areas. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that the rubber bricks used for playground surfacing had gaps between them, posing a tripping hazard for the children. 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: Place sand material in gaps between softscape bricks. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On 5/12/25, it was observed that the trash can in the Older Toddler bathroom did not have a plastic liner. CORRECTED ON SITE. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: Placed a liner in the trash can in the Older Toddler Room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff person 1 was functioning as an aide and did not have documentation of at least 8th grade education and 2 years of experience on file. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Documentation of education was requested and received by staff member #1 and placed in staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not updated their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate within 60 months. Staff person 2 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 4 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 5 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff #2, 3, 4, 5 received NSOR. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).