AKNEKA SHARIKA WEE CARE

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

On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:35PM Staff Person #1 answered the door at the facility leaving their group of children which consisted of 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 1 preschooler alone in the toddler classroom. 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: Effective immediately staff are not permitted to leave the facility grounds during any breaks. This will eliminate any ratio issues that may arise during nap time. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:35PM Staff Person #1 answered the door at the facility leaving their group of children which consisted of 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 1 preschooler alone in the toddler classroom. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: All future staff will complete the 1 hour ratio training on the Better Kid Care site which is approved and accepted by DHS and counts towards mandatory ACT-48 training hours. All staff received in person ratio training and testing given by director immediately after the violation was cited. Effective immediately, staff are not permitted to leave the facility premises at any time including when children are sleep and the ratio requirements lessen. The center will be staffed correctly at all times to ensure the safety of the children. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Other staff on premises (3270.55(b))

On 3/25/26 at naptime from approximately 1:30-2:30 PM it was observed that there were 3 staff members at the facility caring for 1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers, and 9 preschoolers, which are not enough staff at the facility to maintain ratios if naptime ended or an emergency occurred. Requirement: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. Correction: All staff received in person ratio training and testing given by director immediately after the violation was cited. Effective immediately, staff are not permitted to leave the facility premises. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler and preschool children (3270.55(a))

On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:40PM during naptime, it was observed that Staff Person #1 was caring for 4 young toddlers, 6 Older Toddlers who were napping and 1 awake Preschooler who was sitting at the table in the Toddler classroom. Requirement: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. TIERED LIS: 1. Ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding maintaining ratios of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. Correction: 1. Correction date was immediate 3/25/26. The preschool child went back to his assigned room putting the toddler room back in ratio. Implemented on 5/20/26 2. Staff will take a minimum of 2 hour in person ratio training approved by DHS on June 12, 2026. Implemented on 6/1/26 Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Aides supervised all times (3270.37(c))

It was observed that Staff Person #2 who was classified as an aide at the time of inspection, was caring for 1 infant unsupervised. Requirement: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. Correction: Staff person #2 employment verification hours were miscalculated which resulted in her being erroneously designated as an aide. She is in fact a qualified AGS. Her hours working with children were recalculated, verified, and documented. She is legally an AGS currently. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

An electrical outlet by the sink in the infant classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. The uncovered outlet was accessible to children less than 5 years of age. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: An unused/extra protective covering was located and placed in the electrical outlet immediately. This corrected the violation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

In the toddler classroom, a pipe was coming down from the ceiling into a black plastic trash can with a cardboard cover. In the trash can was standing water. Based on a conversation with the operator, this was temporary until the roof could be repaired and the water was from the weekend. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: A professional Uline system will be installed to collect any roof leaks due to rain or melting snow. The Uline system will be installed April 4, 2026 and roof is scheduled to be patched by May 17, 2026. The Uline System is designed to redirect leaks to a designated collection container drain. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

The emergency plan's parent letter provided to parents of enrolled children did not include how parents would be notified during an emergency or the process for safely reuniting with their children once the emergency has ended. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: A parent letter was revised informing parents in the event of an emergency they would be contacted via text or phone call by the director or child's assigned teacher. They also would be instructed as to where and when it would be safe to reunite with their child. Inspection: Renewal. 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 #1 contained consecutive child abuse clearances (5/19/2020 and 10/21/2025), consecutive FBI clearances (5/28/2020 and 10/22/2025), and consecutive NSOR verification certificates (4/28/2020 and 10/20/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #2 contained consecutive PA criminal history clearances (9/29/2020 and 10/31/2025), consecutive child abuse clearances (10/1/2020 and 10/28/2025), consecutive FBI clearances (10/3/2025 and 10/30/2025), and consecutive NSOR verification certificates (10/19/2020 and 12/8/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #5 contained a PA criminal clearance (11/7/2025), FBI clearance (11/4/2025) with documentation of fingerprinting (11/4/2025) and NSOR verification certificate (11/10/2025) which were dated after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). 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: Due to this violation being a date in time, the violation cannot be retroactively corrected. The file contains all required clearances but the state date was written prior to all required clearances dates. The violation has been noted by inspectors and center director and all required documents are in place. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii))

Documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings for Staff #1 (6/15/2020 and 10/11/2025) and Staff #2 (9/28/2020 and 11/4/2025) exceeded 60 months. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Due to dates and timing of the violation it cannot be retroactively corrected. However, the mandated reporter trainings were completed by staff #1 and staff #2 prior to inspection and immediately after the director reviewed the files and recognized the violations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

At approximately 10:10 am, Staff #2 was observed in the older toddler side of the toddler classroom with 7 children who were sitting at a table. Staff #2 was asked to name the children in their group and Staff #2 proceeded to identify the 7 children sitting at the table, all of whom were 2 years old, exceeding the 1:6 staff to child ratio by 1 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: Staff #2 was observed with 7 older toddlers exceeding the ratio by 1. A young toddler teacher only had 3 young toddlers. A separate teacher left the room leaving the older toddlers out of ratio. The missing teacher returned which put the rooms back in ratio. 1 older toddler was moved to the young toddler room thereby putting the older toddler room in ration 1:6 and the young toddler room remained in ratio with a total of 4 children with it's room ration being 1:5. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

The kitchen door off of the toddler classroom was unlocked, allowing children in care access to the Clorox bleach and PineSol, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: A lock was added to the kitchen door making it inaccessible to children. A second child lock was added to the cabinets in the kitchen where chemicals may be stored to ensure children never have access to them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.66(b))

Spray bottles with cleaning solution were not labeled with their contents in the infant classroom and mop area of the kitchen. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: Spray bottle contents were investigated and labeled to exactly what was in each bottle immediately with a sharpie marker. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Heat Source (3270.71)

The kitchen door off of the toddler classroom was unlocked, allowing children in care access to the stove in the kitchen. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: A lock was added to the kitchen door to make it inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

In the indoor play space, peeling pink paint approximately the size of a quarter was observed toward the bottom of the wall to the steps. Across the room, chipped paint was observed on the floor. Peeling paint was observed on the wall by the hot air balloon sticker in the infant classroom. In the toddler classroom, an approximate 3 x 6-inch area of green paint was peeling at the bottom of the wall by the play kitchen area and paint chips were observed on the floor. To the left of this area on the middle of the wall, a half-dollar size area of peeling paint was observed. On the light blue wall if the toddler classroom, about a 2.5-inch section of chipped and peeling paint was found. Additionally, a quarter-sized area of peeling paint was observed on the wall near the far door. In the preschool classroom, a quarter-size area of light blue peeling paint by the cork board was observed. By the door in the back of the classroom and by the telephone jack in the same area, peeling and chipped paint was present. Also in the preschool classroom, white paint was peeling from the wall in the corner by the art supplies and in dramatic play, about a 6-inch-long area of the dark blue paint was peeling from the wall. In the corner of the room by the light table, areas of red and blue paint were peeling from the wall. Red paint by the preschool storage room door was peeling from the wall. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All areas observed as having peeling or chipped paint have been identified and repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the indoor play space contained a blue rocking boat which had a broken piece of white plastic exposing sharp edges. The fabric seat of the low swing in the infant classroom was visibly soiled with areas of brown discoloration. The ball pit covers in the infant and toddler classrooms were also visibly soiled with discolored markings on the surfacing of the cover. The toddler classroom contained a plastic drawer organizer with a crack in the second drawer, a blue cot with a crack by the leg, and a play refrigerator which was caving in on the side. By the restrooms in the toddler classroom, the top of a black trash can was breaking away from the can exposing rough edges. The preschool classroom contained a plastic drawer organizer with the right side of the frame detaching from the top, a loose knob on the bottom door of the cabinet in dramatic play, a broken lid covering flexible track, a cracked red bin and the lattice of the plastic laundry basket containing play clothes was broken from the top frame. A wooden chair in the preschool classroom was splintering on the seat. 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: The broken piece on the rocking boat was removed. The fabric seat and ball pit covers were removed and laundered. The cracked drawer, the cot, and the play refrigerator were all removed and thrown in dumpster. The trash can was thrown away and replaced. The plastic drawer was restored properly and is no longer a violation. The loose knob in the dramatic play was removed and the cabinet is no longer a safety violation. The broken lid covering, the cracked red bin, plastic laundry basket, and wooden chair were immediately removed and discarded into the dumpster. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

A hopscotch carpet in the play space and a Mickeyland Clubhouse rug in the toddler classroom were no longer lying flat on the floor due to curling edges creating a trip and fall risk to active children. The infant classroom vanity toe kick showed rust-colored discoloration, indicating water damage or deterioration. Duct tape on the wall was peeling off the wall by the shelf in the infant classroom. In the preschool classroom, the trim on the frame of the door to the storage room was pulling away from the door frame. In the preschool classroom, 2 unused command hooks were attached to the wall at the level of children creating a snagging or laceration risk to active children and 7 ceiling tiles contained brown staining indicating possible water damage. In the corner of the preschool classroom by the television, multiple cords were not secured creating a tripping hazard. 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: The hopscotch carpet was removed and discarded in dumpster. The Mickeyland club house rug was secured to the floor using tape designed for that purpose eliminating the tripping hazard. The toe kick was investigated and damage was due to age and use and not water related. The toe kick was repaired using a rubber cove-base. The duct tape in infant room was removed and infant room has been repainted. The door frame in preschool room was secured with frame nailing, securing it back to the frame. The command hooks used to secure the children's felt board were immediately removed and replaced with felt Velcro eliminating the laceration risk. The water stained tiles will be replaced. The television cords were zip-tied and secured behind a bookshelf that makes them inaccessible to any children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

The protective foam cushioning on the shelf in the toddler classroom was deteriorating. The deteriorating pieces were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The trash can by the bathrooms in the toddler classroom was covered with a thin piece of cardboard that could be torn into pieces less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Foam building blocks had teeth marks and missing corner section were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths in the toddler classroom. Also in the toddler classroom, a broken transformer, less than an inch in diameter, was accessible to children in the sand table. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The protective foam was removed and replaced with protective foam edge cover specifically designed for that purpose. The trash can and paper lid have been replaced with a fully functioning and compatible plastic lid. The foam building blocks have been removed and discarded in the dumpster. The small transformer in the sand box was removed and thrown in the dumpster. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

A written daily schedule was not posted in the play space. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: A daily schedule has been typed and posted in the play space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

Consecutive health assessments for staff #1 (3/3/2023 and 10/24/2025) and #3 (9/7/2023 and 10/24/2025) were dated more than 24 months apart. 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. 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: Due to dates and timing of the violation it cannot be retroactively corrected. The updated assessments are on file and although sited the files are currently permissible and not in violation. Inspection: Renewal. 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))

The last documented test of the interconnected fire detection system was dated 6/7/2025, more than 30 days prior to the 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: This is a date and time violation that can't be retroactively corrected. The fire system was teste and recorded on the day of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii))

The file of Staff #4, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained unsigned documentation of experience that was verified by a family member and not acceptable. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff #4 verification of experience was updated properly by acceptable means. The form in question was removed from file and replaced with the correctly signed and verified document. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The cloth seat of the exersaucer in the infant room was torn. 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: The exersaucer was immediately thrown into dumpster. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

The cover of the cushion in a highchair located in the infant room was torn exposing the inside filling. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The cover of the cushion was temporarily repaired using tape until the replacement cushion has been delivered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival time. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: All morning staff and management were aware of Child #1 daily arrival time. The time was immediately written in the agreement correcting this violation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).