AS WE GROW CHILD CARE

2025

1. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

   Locked (3290.76(a))

   Firearms and ammunition were observed in an open and unlocked gun cabinet. Requirement: If the facility is located in a residence, weapons and firearms shall be contained in a locked cabinet. Correction: THE SAFE WAS LOCKED DURING THE INSPECTION Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/10/2025
2. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

   Ammunition locked and separate (3290.76(b))

   Firearms and ammunition were observed in the same gun safe and were not stored in separate locked areas. Requirement: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms. Correction: AMMUNITION WAS REMOVED FROM LARGE SAFE AND PLACED INTO A SMALL SAFE THAT IS LOCKED Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/11/2025
3. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

   Notify parents (3290.76(c))

   Staff # 1 did not have documentation to show parents of enrolled children were notified that firearms and ammunition are present in the facility. Requirement: If the facility is located in a residence, the operator shall notify the parent when weapons, firearms or ammunition are present at the facility. Correction: ALL PARENTS WERE MADE AWARE AND SIGNED PAPERWORK STATING THAT ARE AWARE THERE ARE FIREARMS IN MY HOME IN LOCKED SAFE Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/11/2025
4. High risk6/10/2025

   Written consent/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(8))

   Child # 2's file did not contain Emergency Contact or Fee Agreement. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: HAD PARENT FILL OUT REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND NOW UPDATED FEE AGREEMENT AND EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE NOW ON FILE FOR CHILD #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/11/2025
5. Medium-Low risk6/10/2025

   Updated infant health report: every 6 months (3290.131(b)(1))

   Child # 4's file did not include documentation of an updated health assessment. The previous health assessment on file was dated 9/30/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL ALWAYS BE UPDATED AS REQUIRED BY REGULATION AND CHILD'S AGE. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/11/2025
6. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

   System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

   Staff Person # 1 did not complete all fire drills within 60 days. Specifically: from 10/16/24 to 12/16/24, 61 days passed, from 1/14/25 to 3/16/25, 61 days passed and from 3/16/25-5/18/25, 63 days passed. Staff Person # 1 did not complete emergency equipment testing within 30 days. From 1/14/25 to 2/14/25, 31 days passed and from 2/14/25 to 3/18/25, 32 days passed. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: I WILL MAKE SURE FIRE ALARMS ARE ALWAYS TESTED EVERY 30 DAYS OR LESS AND THAT FIRE DRILLS ARE ALWAYS COMPLETED EVERY 60 DAYS OR LESS. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/11/2025
7. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

   Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

   Emergency Drills were not completed annually. The previous Emergency Drill was completed 5/17/24. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: I completed an Emergency Drill 6/10/25 and I WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY DRILLS WILL BE COMPLETED ON TIME Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/10/2025