LEHIGH VALLEY CC AT SPRING GARDEN EARLY LRNG CTR

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

On 12/9/25 during an allocated unannounced monitoring, facility did not have an updated annual fire inspection report. Last one was dated 7/8/24. Facility is located in the basement of a personal care home, facility is unable to test the fire system monthly. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Annual fire inspection was complete. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Infant bottles were labeled. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Preschool room and the Pre K Couts # 2 room. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Emergency transportation plans were posted. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

Refrigerator in the Infant/Toddler room did not contain an operating thermometer. 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: Thermometer was added to the refrigerator. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain verification of a minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 provided evidence of 12 clock hours of child care trianing. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

Infant bottle in the Infant Room was not labeled for specific child. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Bottles were labeled in the infant classroom. 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))

Files for Staff # 1 and # 4 contain health assessments not updated every 24 months. File for Staff # 1 contained health assessments dated 9/22/22 and 5/23/25. File for Staff # 4 contained health assessments dated 7/5/22 and 3/20/25. 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 1 and 4 health assessments were updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

Infant room did not have a hands-free diaper can. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: Hands free diaper can was placed in classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

Facility classrooms did not have an emergency transportation plan posted. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Emergency transportation plan was posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

School Age # 1 room did not have a daily schedule posted. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Daily schedule was posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Ceiling tile in the Infant # 2 room was observed to be water stained. 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: Ceiling tile was replaced in infant room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Files for Staff # 1 and # 4 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained an expired NSOR clearance dated 6/12/20. File for Staff # 1 contained mandated reporter trainings dated 5/16/20 and 6/6/25. File for Staff # 5 contained NSOR clearances dated 3/6/20 and 4/9/25. File for Staff # 2 contained mandated reporter trainings dated 5/18/20 and 6/18/25. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Correction: Staff # 1, 4 and 5 completed trainings and certification to comply with CPSL regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited (3270.113(b)/3270.113(e))

During a complaint inspection Staff # 1 admitted that on April 7, 2025, she picked a child up by the back of shirt and pants to carry Child # 1out of the classroom. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Tiered LIS: 1. Facility person must not use any form of physical discipline, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child or restrict their movements. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. Staff # 1 must take a PQAS approved training related to handling children with difficult behaviors. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is done through ELRC. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date when this training will be completed. Correction: Staff # 1 was terminated on 6/11/25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

Facility person stated that on April 7.2025 Staff # 1 left children unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes to escort another child to the director's office. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: Staff # 1 was terminated on 6/11/25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm (3270.113(b)/3270.113(c))

On 10/28/24 a complaint inspection was conducted. It was alleged that on 10/8/24 Staff # 1 was observed grabbing and pushing Child # 1 on the bus. It was also stated that Staff # 1 was heard speaking harshly to children. During the complaint inspection staff and children were interviewed. Based on those interviews it was determined that these allegations were true. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Staff # 1 must take 2 hours of PQAS approved training relating to positive interactions with children. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is done through ELRC. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Correction: Staff person # 1 will go through extensive coaching/modeling and the center as a whole will complete Guidance and Discipline of Children Training. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).