A CHILDS WORLD

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

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of annual fire safety training (dated 6-5-24). Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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 has completed a current and valid fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance within 60 months of previous FBI clearance (dated 7-18-19). 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 at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 has obtained a current and valid DHS FBI clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the release persons. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the health assessments of children #1 and 2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Provider will obtain updated health information for these children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

During allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, the refrigerator in the teetertots room did not contain a 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: All thermometers will be placed in every Fridge. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the infant room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All surfaces were painted and repaired. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, certification representative observed a broken floor tile in the play room. 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: All broken or damaged floors, walls, cielings and other surfaces will be in good repair at all times. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain receipts or results for the PA State Police clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR verification certificate or a disclosure statement. The record of staff #2 did not contain receipts or results of the DHS FBI clearance or a disclosure statement, and did not contain out of state clearances for NY as required under the CPSL. The record of staff #3 did not contain receipt for submission of the DHS FBI clearance or a disclosure statement. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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, 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Facility persons #1, 2, and 3 may not work in a child care position until all documents required under the CPSL are obtained and on file at the facility. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

During complaint investigation on October 11, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR, Mandated reporter training, or Health and safety training. Staff start dates were not provided to determine whether or not the staff have been employed for 90 days. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: All staff files will be in compliance at all times. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language (3270.113(c)/3270.113(d))

During staff interviews on October 11, 2024 and October 15, 2024, multiple staff indicated that staff #1 has made inappropriate comments towards and about the children (i.e. will "crack their skulls open if they don't stop crying"). Requirement: 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. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: A facility person will not single out any child for ridicule, threaten harm to any child or a child's family and will not specifically aim to degrade any child or a child's family. A facility person will not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language (3270.113(c)/3270.113(d))

During staff interviews on October 11, 2024 and October 15, 2024, multiple staff indicated that staff #1 has made inappropriate comments towards and about the children (i.e. will "crack their skulls open if they don't stop crying") Requirement: 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. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: THE REGIONAL OFFICE WILL PUT IN A REFERRAL WITH THE REGIONAL KEY FOR ALL STAFF TO RECEIVE SUPERVISION TRAINING. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises (3270.51/3270.113(a)(2))

During complaint investigation inspection on October 11, 2024, Certification representative observed staff #2 in the infant room alone with 5 infants at 11:06 am. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. Correction: All classrooms will maintain proper ratio at all times. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Wholesome (3270.161(a))

During complaint investigation on October 11, 2024, certification representative observed spoiled/curdled milk in a clear plastic water bottle in the refrigerator in the Teetertots room, and a carton of milk with a sell by date of 10-6-24 was also observed in the refrigerator. Requirement: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Correction: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).