CHIPPEWA NOAHS ARK

2025

1. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

   Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c))

   Child #1's, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/20/24 and 6/30/25 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 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: An updated physical was supplied within the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/6/2025
2. Medium risk8/5/2025

   Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

   In the toddler room on the art shelf in the older toddler area were pom poms that are less than one inch in diameter accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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 pom poms were moved to the locked supply closet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/6/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   In the toddler room there was a spray bottle of Clorox bleach sanitizing solution hanging on the inside of the sink accessible to children. 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 bottle of bleach sanitizing solution was dumped and the bottle put away, out of reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/6/2025
4. Medium risk8/5/2025

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

   Staff #1's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 4/1/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 2/7/20 and 7/15/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #3's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 2/11/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 3/31/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: An updated NSOR was submitted into the staff files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/6/2025
5. High risk7/25/2025

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   Staff #1's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 10/7/18 and 1/13/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 11/4/19 and 12/19/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: A new method of reminding Staff to do their training timely was developed to follow all CSPL Chapter 3490 according to State Regulations. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/30/2025
6. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

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

   The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 12/6/24-1/6/25, more than 60 days apart. 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: The fire alarm test will be done within the 30 days. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/6/2025
7. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

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

   The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 11/4/19 and 12/19/24, more than 60 months apart. 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: All forms related to training and the dates of training will be located in the file as mandated by CPSL. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/6/2025