EVANGEL HEIGHTS CHILDCARE CENTER

2026

1. Medium risk4/15/2026

   General Health and Safety (3270.21)

   Due to a broken lock on cabinet, 2 pairs of adult scissors were accessible to children. In Room 304, and a sharp knife was accessible to children in Room 402g in a drawer with a broken lock. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Scissors were removed from the drawer Knife was removed from the drawer Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/22/2026
2. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

   Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

   The file of Staff #4, employed for more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of emergency plan training. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff #4 was given the Emergency Plan training on 4/22/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/22/2026
3. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

   Documentation of consecutive annual fire safety trainings for Staff #10 were dated more than 12 months apart. 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 #10 completed the Fire Safety Training on 2/16/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/22/2026
4. Medium risk4/15/2026

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of the health and safety topics trainings dated 11/30/2025 and 12/4/2025 and Staff #11's were dated 3/24/2026 and 3/27/2026, more than 90 days from their hire date at the facility (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 #1 completed the health and safety trainings on 11/30/25 and 12/4/25. Staff #11 completed the health and safety trainings on 3/24/26 and 3/27/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/22/2026
5. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

   The file of Staff #1 contained a signed disclosure statement which was not on the current form dated 1/1/2025. The file of Staff #2 contained an NSOR verification certificate dated 11/14/2025, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet) and an incomplete PA criminal history as it did not include the second page of the rap sheet. Additionally, the disclosure statement for Staff #2 was signed and dated on 9/13/2023, more than 6 months prior to their employment at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #4 contained an NSOR verification certificate dated 3/27/2026, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet) and their signed disclosure statement was not on the current form dated 1/1/2025. The consecutive PA criminal history clearances for Staff #5 were dated more than 60 months apart (3/16/2021 and 3/27/2026). The file of Staff #6 contained consecutive NSOR verification certificates (11/14/2020 and 12/4/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #7 contained consecutive child abuse clearances (11/13/2020 and 12/5/2025), PA criminal history clearances (11/2/2020 and 12/3/2025), FBI clearances (11/13/2020 and 11/14/2025) and NSOR verification certificates (6/18/2020 and 9/18/2025) all dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #11 contained consecutive FBI clearances (11/7/2020 and 2/24/2026) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #12 contained an NSOR verification certificate dated 6/5/2025, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet) and a signed disclosure statement which was not on the current form dated 1/1/2025. 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #2 was removed from caring for children until the completed clearance was on file. New disclosure statements were signed by staff #1,2,4,12. All staff are up to date on clearances even though they are dated more than 60 months apart. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/22/2026
6. Medium risk4/15/2026

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

   The file of Staff #1 contained mandated reporter training dated 11/14/2025, more than 90 days from their hire date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #7, #22 and #24 contained consecutive mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart. (Staff #7 - 6/15/2020 and 9/12/2025 / #22 - 8/11/2020 and 9/14/2025 / Staff #24 - 9/7/2019 and 11/10/2024) 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: Staff #11 completed their mandated reporter training on 11/14/25 Staff #7, 22 and 24 completed their mandated reporter trainings. #7: 9/12/25 #22: 9/14/25 #24: 11/10/24 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/20/2025
7. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

   Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

   Dated documentation of consecutive written evaluations for Staff #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, and #23 were more than 12 months apart. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Evaluations of staff #7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 are completed. All staff is now up to date on current evaluations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/22/2026
8. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

   Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

   An electrical outlet in the gym, accessible to children under 5 years old, did not have a protective receptacle cover. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: An electrical plug cover was put in place where the cover was missing. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/20/2026
9. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   The unlocked door to the small hallway kitchen provided children access to bleach on the counter, Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Comet and Clorox Clean-Up Spray in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. The unlocked door to the large kitchen off the gym provided children access to bleach stored under the sink and Lysol spray in an unlocked cabinet. All of the cleaning products were labeled "keep out of the reach of children." A broken drawer lock in Room 402g allowed children access to Liquid White Out and lavender spray, both labeled "keep out of reach of children." 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 cabinet lock was put on the cabinet doors in the small kitchen and all cleaning supplies were put inside the cabinet. A key pad lock was placed on the small and large kitchen doors White out and lavender spray were removed from the drawer Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/24/2026
10. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Heat Source (3270.71)

    The unlocked doors to the small kitchen in the hallway and the large kitchen off of the gym provided children access to the stoves in each area. 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: Place keypad locks on each door so they cannot be accessible to to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
11. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    The wall to the left of a door in the gym had a hole with rough edges approximately the size of a golf ball which could fit a small hand. Also in the gym, the carpet was torn from the wall exposing plywood beneath. Newly constructed bathroom walls off Room 202 remained unpainted, leaving cracking and chipping joint compound which was observed on the floor accessible to children. The underlying drywall mesh was also exposed in various areas of the walls. The corner of the carpet with the planets in Room 301 was curling 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 hole in the carpet was patched with new carpet The carpet exposing plywood was replaced with new carpet. The bathroom in room 202 was painted the carpet in room 301 was taped down Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
12. Medium risk4/15/2026

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    Peeling paint was observed on the ledge of the wall by the pink couch in Room 305. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The ledge of the wall was repaired to ensure the paint would stop from peeling. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
13. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

    A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in Room 302. 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: Placed a handwashing sign about the sink in room 302 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
14. Medium risk4/15/2026

    No portable space heaters (3270.92(a))

    Room 202 contained 2 portable space heaters that were not in use; however, staff confirmed these are used during cooler months to maintain classroom temperatures when there was a heating problem. The child care office also contained a portable space heater which was said to be used because the office did not have heat. Requirement: Portable space heaters are not permitted. Correction: Removed space heaters from room 202 and from the child care office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
15. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    The corner of a green bin containing dinosaurs was broken off creating rough edges in Room 402b. Room 402f contained a cracked and broken bin with miscellaneous toys. 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 bins in room 402b and 402f were removed and repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
16. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

    In Room 402b, several foam blocks with visible teeth marks were found on a shelf accessible to the toddlers in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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 foam blocks were removed from the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
17. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

    An unstable white shelf in Room 207. measuring approximately 4 feet tall and used to store board games, posed a tipping hazard. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The shelf is anchored to the wall to make sure the shelf cannot be tipped over. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
18. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Refrigerator (3270.107)

    The thermometer in the refrigerator located in Room 402b read 50° F and it was determined the thermometer was broken. 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: Replaced the thermometer in the refrigerator with a new one. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
19. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

    Signed (3270.123(a))

    The financial agreement of Child #6 was not signed by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The financial agreement was signed by the operator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
20. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The approved Child Service Reports for Child #5 were dated more than 6 months apart. The file of Child #6, enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of a Child Service Report. The file of Child #9 contained a Child Service report dated 8/20/2025 but did not contain any within the last 6 months. The file of Child #10 enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) did not contain documentation of any Child Service Reports. 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: Child Service Reports for child #5, 6, 9 and 10 were completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
21. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

    The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Contacted the child's parent to provide the physician's phone number to put on the emergency contact. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
22. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

    The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Contacted the parent to proved the information needed on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
23. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

    The emergency contact form for Child #11 did not contain the name and policy number of the health insurance coverage for the child. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Contacted the parent to provide the name and policy number of health insurance coverage. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
24. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    The file of Child #5 and Child #10, both identified as preschool age (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments exceeding 12 months. (Child #5 - 7/31/2024 and 8/22/2025 / Child #10 - 4/8/2024 and 6/4/2025) Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Child #5 had a health assessment completed on 8/22/25 and child #10 had a health assessment completed on 6/4/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026
25. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1))

    The file of child #11, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of any immunizations or documentation of an acceptable parent or medical exemption. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child #11 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/6/2026 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: The parent provided a written verification form immediately. There was no need for suspension from the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/20/2026