KOCHENDERFERS CHRISTIAN DAY CARE

Promote development (3270.111(c))

Staff Person #1 had become frustrated by Child #1 having a bathroom accident and soiling their clothes. Staff Person #1 yelled at the child at the child's face, in front of other children and staff. Requirement: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Correction: Administration met with Staff Person #1 regarding the incident and terminated employment. At out next staff meeting, we reviewed our PBIS handbook regarding positive behavior and discussed support of co-workers during times of stress. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During the time of inspection, the young toddler classroom had hand sanitizer and Eucerin cream on the counter accessible to children. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had several magic erasers on the sink accessible to children. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the school age classroom hand sanitizer on the counter accessible to children. - Corrected on site 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 young toddler teachers placed the hand sanitizer and Eucerin cream out of the reach of the children. The kindergarten classroom moved the magic erasers to make them inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

During the time of inspection, the kindergarten first aid kit was missing gloves and tape. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the kindergarten readiness first aid kit was missing scissors and soap. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the school age first aid kit was missing scissors. - Corrected on site Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: The kindergarten teacher replaced the missing gloves and tape. The kindergarten readiness first aid kit replaced the missing scissors and soap. The school age first aid kit replaced the missing scissors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the time of inspection, the hallway between the older toddler and preschool classrooms had 4 ceiling tiles showing visible water damage. 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: The 4 hallway ceiling tiles with water damage between the older toddler and preschool classrooms will be replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #2 fee agreement information did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. - Corrected on site Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Child #2 fee agreement information was corrected to specify arrival and departure times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

During the time of inspection, 2 bottles in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name. - Corrected on site Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Infant room teachers labeled the bottles in the refrigerator with the child's name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.182(2))

Child #1 record did not include the date of admission. - Corrected on site Requirement: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Child #1 record was corrected to include the date of admission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7.5.24 - 8.5.24 (31 days) 10.1.24 - 11.19.24 (49 days) 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: Documentation will show that the fire detection system will be tested every 30 days. 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))

Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance expired on 10.7.2024. 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: Facility person #1 will update child abuse clearance and place updated document in staff file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. - Corrected on site 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 facility person in the kindergarten classroom has placed the baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" out of the reach of the students. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the time of inspection, the PreK classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were saturated and sagging showing visible water damage. 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: The PreK classroom will have the 2 water damaged ceiling tiles replaced with new tiles. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

The 2-year-old classroom had 2 plastic bags on the art cart accessible to children. - Corrected on site Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The Older toddler classroom has removed the 2 plastic bags from the art cart to be inaccessible to children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physical examination/Information re: medical problems (3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4))

More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the physical examination, communicable disease, and medical problems that might threaten the health of the children facility person #5. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction: More information will be gathered from a health care professional for facility person #5 regarding the physical examination, communicable disease, and medical problems that might threaten the health of the children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease (3270.151(c)(3))

More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction: More information will be gathered from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Facility Person #6 record did not include two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Facility person #6 will have two nonfamily references added to her file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

Facility person #4, facility person #5 and facility person #6 do not have documentation of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file within 90 days of hire. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Facility persons #4, #5 and #6 will have documentation of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file on 3.15.25. 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))

Facility person #2 had a state police clearance dated 8.22.19 and received the updated state police clearance on 8.27.24 causing a 4-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Director stated that facility person #2 worked during this time. Facility person #6 had a volunteer disclosure statement signed in their file. Facility person is not a volunteer. - Corrected on site 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. Correction: Facility person #2 has updated the state police clearance. Facility person #6 has signed a new employee disclosure statement (2024 edition) and document was placed in employee file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).