EXCEL ACADEMIC CENTER

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

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #1 worked in child care prior to receiving an NSOR clearance. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 will be removed from a child care position at the facility. Staff #1 will not return until an NSOR clearance is received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Running water - diapering (3270.82(j))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. At the time of the inspection, staff were observed changing diapers in the infant room. This diaper changing area did not contain a source of running water for handwashing. Requirement: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Correction: Staff will diaper change only in areas that have a source of running water for handwashing after the diaper change. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's agreement and emergency contact forms to be updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's forms were not updated at lest every 6-month period: Child #1 (emergency contact previous 622/24, current 3/17/25 and agreement previous 7/1/24, current 3/17/25) and Child #2 (emergency contact previous 8/15/24, current 3/19/25 and agreement previous 8/15/24, current 3/19/25). Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: In the future, children's emergency contact and agreement forms will be updated every 6-month period. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week: Child #2 and Child #3. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The director will obtain the fee to be charged for the listed children and place that information on the children's agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(2))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The file and agreement form for Child #2 was missing the date on which the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The director will obtain the date on which the fee is to be paid for the listed child's agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing the children's arrival and departure times: Child #2 and Child #3. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The director will obtain the listed children's arrival and departure times for the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing the date of the child's admission: Child #2 and Child #3. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The director will obtain the date of admission for the agreement forms for the listed children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing consent for emergency medical care: Child #2 and Child #5. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The director will obtain the missing information on the listed children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's files were missing consent for first aid: Child #2 and Child #5. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The director will obtain the missing information on the listed children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).