UNIVERSITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CTR

No harsh language (3270.113(d))

Based on staff statements, on 2/5/26 at approximately 11:30 am, Staff #1 yelled, "you're not going to get lunch today" to a child. Requirement: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: Staff # 1 was removed from the classroom and placed on leave. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Based on a self report made by the facility and staff statements, on 2/5/26, child #1, a preschool aged child, was kicking staff and knocking over chairs because the child was upset. Staff #1 picked the child up by the arm and carried the child out of the classroom. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Upon learning of the incident, the director immediately removed staff # 1 from the classroom. They were placed on leave pending an investigation. The staff person witnessing the incident, reported it to CYS and the director reported the incident to DHS state licensing. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

It was observed that there were cleaning solutions and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the Guppies/Room 124. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The cabinet door was immediately locked. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Center-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff Person #1 completed the required pre-service training and documentation is on file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outside Walkways (3270.64)

An incident was reported that on 1/6/26 at approximately 8:27AM that a parent who was carrying their child, fell on the icy sidewalk/steps outside of the Guppies Infant/Toddler classroom. Requirement: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. Correction: Our staff immediately added more salt to the outside walkway. Inspection: Incident Investigation. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

The emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #2 is dated 2/29/24 and 5/8/25, for Staff Person #6 is dated 2/19/24 and 5/8/25, which are both more than 12 months apart. 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 person #2 and #6 received the training and the documentation is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff Person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet: Get Started with Center-Based Care 10 hrs. Revised certificate is dated 8/29/24 Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff person #1 completed the training and the documentation is on file. 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 for Staff Person #3 contained State Police Clearances dated 7/8/19 and 7/12/24, Child Abuse Clearances dated 7/15/19 and 7/19/24, which are more than 60 months apart, and a NSOR certificate dated 11/6/19, which is older than 60 months. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a NSOR certificate dated 9/10/24 which is more than 45 days from date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The files for Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 contained NSOR certificates dated 2/26/20 and 2/28/25, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #7 contained NSOR certificates dated 2/27/20 and 2/28/25, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #8 contained a NSOR certificate dated 3/11/20, which is older than 60 months. 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 #-3 and #8-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff have either turned in the clearance and it is on file at our facility, or a duplicate copy has been requested so that we may have one on file. Staff Person #8 is no longer employed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The file for Staff Person #3 contained mandated reporter training certificates dated 7/7/19 and 7/29/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff #3 completed the training and the documentation is on file at our facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

It was observed that there was a portable air conditioner unit that was in front of the outside exit door in the dew drop classroom. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The AC unit was removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

The two most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 are dated 9/29/20 and 4/22/24 which are more than 12 months apart. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: The family turned in an updated health assessment for child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).