DISCOVERY KIDS DAYCARE CENTER

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing emergency plan training more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 3-23-26 and 11-20-24. Requirement: 1. 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. 2. The legal entity must arrange training with ELRC 6 for all staff in an administrative position. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity and ELRC 6 will submit documentation of completion of training for all staff in an administrative position. Correction: We have scheduled training with ELRC for May 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Administrative staff will be present. Documentation will be available upon completion of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Fire Safety training more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 3-24-26 and 1-19-25. Requirement: 1. 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. 2. The legal entity must arrange training with ELRC 6 for all staff in an administrative position. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity and ELRC 6 will submit documentation of completion of training for all staff in an administrative position. Correction: Staff #1 have completed the fire and safety training and will receive compete training annually by a fire professional. We have scheduled training with ELRC for May 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Administrative staff will be present. Documentation will be available upon completion of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Part 2. Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) due to the fact the training was dated 4-3-26 Health and Safety Part 1 and 4-5-26 Health and Safety Part 2. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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 2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #2 has completed the 90 day health and safety. Staff person #3 has completed the 90 day health and safety. 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 had Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 9-2-20 and 4-7-26. The file of staff #2 had a National Sex Offender Registry report after their date in care with children due to the fact it was dated 1-12-26 (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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. 2. The legal entity, director, and any other designee responsible for the hiring of staff will complete Confluence Pod Cast 8 and 9 within 30 days of submitting acceptable plans of corrections. 3. The legal entity will contact ELRC 6 to arrange for the facility director and any designee responsible for the hiring of staff to obtain training regarding record keeping and hiring staff. 4. The legal entity, facility director, and any designee responsible for the hiring of new staff will submit all required clearances at the time of hiring new staff to the Cert Rep for approval prior to new staff's start date at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 will have their child abuse clearance renewed before expiration. Staff #2 will have their National Sex Offender Registry renewed before expiration. We have scheduled training with ELRC for May 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Administrative staff will be present. Documentation will be available upon completion of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

Observed in the infant room an electrical outlet lacking a protective receptacle cover. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: All of the electrical outlets will have outlet covers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

Observed in the main room the first aid kit lacked gauze and in the school age room the first aid kit lacked soap. 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: All first aid kits will have soap and gauze in their classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed in the outdoor play space the fence adjacent to the building the top of the chain link fence was damaged and lacking a secure pole across the top of the structure. 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: Outdoor play space fence was fixed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Observed in the outdoor play space the exposed bolts on the fence adjacent to the building and landscaping rocks with rough edges located on the left side of the space from the gate. 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: Outdoor play space bolts have been repaired and all rocks with rough edges have been removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room lacked a thermometer. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: All infant refrigerators have a thermometer in them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written plan (3270.111(a))

At the time of the inspection, there was not a daily schedule posted in the infant room. Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Correction: A daily schedule was posted in the infant room for parents to see at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The files of children #3, #4, and #5 lacked child service reports every 6 months. 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: Children file #3, #4, #5 have had a service report done from their teachers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Child #2 emergency contact has the physician address and source of medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

The files of children #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of parent reviewing the emergency contact form and financial agreement every 6 months. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Child file 3, 4, 5 have documentation of parent reviewing their emergency contact and agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

At the time of the inspection, observed 2 bottles identified for child #1 but were not labeled. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: All infants bottles have their names on them labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

Based on the emergency plan drill log and at the time of the inspection, more than 12 months had passed since the last emergency plan drill due to the fact the log was dated 8/2024. Requirement: 1.Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. 2. The legal entity must arrange training with ELRC 6 for all staff in an administrative position. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity and ELRC 6 will submit documentation of completion of training for all staff in an administrative position. Correction: The director, owner and staff have performed an emergency plan drill on 4-27-26, and all those that participated in the training signed their name in the training log saying the completed the training. We have scheduled training with ELRC for May 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Administrative staff will be present. Documentation will be available upon completion of training. 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 #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics, Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and mandated reporter 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 #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #2 have completed the health and safety training and also completed the mandated reporter training. Staff person #2 has a CPR/First aid appointment on Jan. 10 at which time she will acquire the pqas approved certificate. Staff #2 is removed from care until documents are obtained. Inspection: Allocated 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 #1 lacked out of state clearances from CT and ID; and had an NSOR clearance dated after her date in care with children. The file of staff #2 lacked all clearances and was observed caring for children in the infant room. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 has acquired both clearances and staff #2 has sent for all clearances. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

At the time of the inspection, there was not a handwashing sign at the sink located in the preschool space. 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 hung a handwashing sign while cert rep was onsite. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

The file of staff #2 lacked a health assessment and was observed caring for children in the infant room. 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: Staff #2 has since obtained a health assessment. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file of staff #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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: Staff #2 has since received 2 written references from non-family members. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Second citation, previously cited on 4-10-25, the file of staff #1 lacked completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff #9 had completed health and safety training. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

The file of staff #5 had documentation of not renewing CPR training prior to expiration due to the fact they were dated: 11-2024 expiration and 1-8-25 renew date. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff #5 completed and received her PQAS CPR and first aid training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

The file of staff #7 had not completed the 1-hour health and safety training and only had documentation of completing Health and Safety training; not revised. The files of staff #1 and #9 lacked completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: Staff #7 must complete both parts of PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff #7 will complete the Health and Safety training. Staff #1 and staff #9 had completed health and safety 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 files of staff #4, #8, and #9 lacked the National Sex Offender clearance report (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #2 lacked the National Sex Offender clearance report and PA Child Abuse clearance report. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #2, #4, #8, and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #2, #4, #8, and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #4, #8, and #9 have complete and receive their NSOR. Staff #2 have completed and received the NSOR and child abuse clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

The file of staff #6 lacked a written evaluation. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff #6 has a written evaluation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).