DANVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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

Staff #2 had a previous health assessment on file dated 1/4/23 and a current health assessment dated for 3/7/25. 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: Staff #2 has a current health assessment on file at the facility. The center's existing tracking system has been reviewed, and an additional administrative review will be implemented to verify all required clearances and hiring documents are complete before a staff member begins working in direct care and to ensure all required updates are completed before expiration. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3270.102(c))

The outdoor fenced play area utilized by the children had embedded tires that were not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requirement: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction: The embedded tires in the outdoor play area were removed from use immediately on 5/29/26 and fully removed on June 22, 2026, to ensure compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission playground surfacing requirements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 04/22/21 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 04/27/26 and a previous NSOR dated 12/23/19 and current NSOR dated 12/26/24. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. Tiered LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion of the plan should have an immediate correction date. 2. The director will create a form to track each staff and their required clearances, trainings, and documents to assist with the hiring process and ongoing updates. This form will have due dates for all required trainings, clearances, health assessments etc. This form should have a two-tier review process identified wherein the director and another person associated with the hiring process will review and ensure all required documents are on file before direct care and as needed ongoing. This form must be approved by the Northeast Regional Office prior to use. The director will ensure that this form is used during the hiring process and to track all required updates. This portion of the plan should reflect a date that allows for time to develop the form and implement it. Correction: 1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction date 5/29/26 2. The center's existing tracking system has been reviewed, and an additional administrative review will be implemented to verify all required clearances and hiring documents are complete before a staff member begins working in direct care and to ensure all required updates are completed before expiration. DHS approval was obtained prior to use. Correction date 7/1/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff #1 had a previous fire safety training on file dated 5/10/24 and a current fire safety training dated 7/9/25. 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: Staff # 1 has current fire safety training. The center has a training tracking system that is monitored by a designated staff member. The tracking log has been reviewed, and additional reminders will be used to ensure all required annual fire safety trainings are completed before expiration and remain in compliance with DHS regulations Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff person #2 did not complete the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction: Director will ensure that all child care staff have 12 hours of child care training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #3 did not have a health assessment and TB screening prior to working in direct care with children (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). 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: Director will ensure that all staff have a health assessment and TB screening prior to working with directly with children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #2 was working in direct care with children and did not have an NSOR on file until 3/18/25, Staff #2 also did not have an FBI clearance on file until 4/8/25 and no proof of the submission of FBI fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #4 did not have a current NSOR clearance on file. This is evidenced by the previous expired NSOR clearance on file dated 6/1/20. Staff #5 was working in direct care with children and did not have the required out of state clearances on file prior to direct care. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 4 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. Correction: Staff #4 and #5 have been removed from direct care with children and will not return until such time as all clearances are up-to-date and on file. Director will ensure that all staff have clearances and follow CPSL licensing requirements and laws before staff work directly with children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff persons #1 did not complete the required 1-hour health and Safety training update within 90 days of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff#2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022 (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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. Correction: Director will ensure that all staff complete required health and safety training during new staff orientation within 90 days of hire. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).