MARIAS DAYCARE II

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #1 worked in a state other than PA within the last 5 years and the file did not include a required out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect clearance. (see Code Sheet) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: The staff person will not work in a child care position until the required clearance is obtained. The out-of-state clearance has been requested and will be placed in the staff file upon receipt. All staff files will be reviewed to ensure all required hiring documents are complete and in compliance Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

The time between the testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted timeframe of at least every 30 days (9/12/25 was the last date tested). Tested the system during this visit. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The fire detection system was tested on 10/29/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

It was observed that an infant was in a crib, and there was not at least two feet of space on three sides of the crib. (corrected during inspection). Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: At least 2 feet of space will be on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Employed and present 30 hrs/wk (3270.34(c))

It was observed on 6/24/24, 1/3/25, 6/2/25, and 10/29/25 that the facility did not have an individual that qualifies as a director present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Requirement: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. The facility shall submit its qualified director's weekly schedule to DHS for review by close of business every Friday upon completion of the week's operation for a period of 3 months, once the plan of correction is accepted by the Regional Office. The director must sign and date the schedule attesting to the fact that the hours were worked. Correction: The Director's last day of employment with this facility was 11/7/25. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. The facility shall submit its qualified director's weekly schedule to DHS for review by close of business every Friday upon completion of the week's operation for a period of 3 months (1/9/26 through 4/9/26), once the plan of correction is accepted by the Regional Office. The director must sign and date the schedule attesting to the fact that the hours were worked. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The time between staff person #1's NSOR clearances exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/15/20, 5/6/25). Staff person #2's Disclosure Statement was not witnessed (corrected during inspection). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: I did (and documented it on the Excel log) staff person #1's NSOR exactly 5 years after the one prior, which was conducted on 5/6/2025. The time between NSOR clearances for staff will not exceed the permitted 6 months' timeframe. Staff disclosure statements will be witnessed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The time between staff person #1's fire safety trainings exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (1/10/24, 2/12/25). Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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: I did (and documented on the Excel log) the next Staff Person #1's fire training one year, exactly 1 year prior, which was conducted on February 12, 2025. The time between fire safety trainings will not exceed the permitted annual timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

Child #1 and #2's health reports did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: I communicate with parents and provide them with the correct child health form. I have documented the filled child health form from the doctor in each child's file. Child #1 and #2's health reports now include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

Staff person #3's file does not contain verification of education from another country (not translated or US equivalency) from an agency approved by OCDEL. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Staff person #3's file now contains proper verification of education from another country. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Staff person #2's record did not include 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 person #2's file now includes her two written non-family references. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

It was observed, in the back section of the main child care space, that one bucket seat (inserted into table) was missing a seatbelt and had been being used by the children. 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: To correct violation 2, a seatbelt was placed on the bucket seat that was missing one. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

The fire detection devices have not been tested at least every 30 days (8/1/24, 9/2/24), (10/1/24, 11/3/24). Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire detection devices will be tested, and documented, at least every 30 days. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).