CARLISLE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed on 3/5/2026 there are several water stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom in the Alligator Alley room, in the corner by the desk in the Leaping Lizards room, by the window in the Busy Bees room and in the indoor play space. 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: Water stained tiles were replaced. The current leaks were addressed. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed on 3/5/2026 two (2) stacked chairs are right beside the closet door where the sub pump is located. The sub pump is situated in a hole in the concrete floor that is approximately 3 feet wide and 4 feet deep, making it a potential hazard to children. While the door is secured with a slide lock, a child could easily climb on top of the chairs and gain access to the lock. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 chairs were moved at the time of inspection. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

The ceiling tiles located in the closet of Alligator Ally were observed to be stained from water damage. A ceiling tile located by a light fixture in the ceiling approximately halfway down the main hallway of the facility was observed to be stained from water damage. A ceiling tile located in the staff bathroom was bowing and observed to be stained from 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 tiles will be replaced or repaired. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

From 4/15/25 to 7/1//25 the facility did not have documentation on file the fire alarm was tested very 30 days. *** CORRECTED UPON CITE*** 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)). Correction: The facility tested the fire alarm. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv))

Staff person #1 did not have on file documentation of education. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Staff person #1 was removed from a child care position and work in the kitchen until documentation of education is received. 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))

Child #1, child #3, child #5 did not have a date of admission on file 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 dates of admission were added to the agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

The agreement on file for child #1, child #2 child #3 child #4, did not specify the person designated by the parent that child may be released to. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Parents added person who children can be released to on the agreement Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

Child #1 was in the care of staff #1 for 2 hours prior to combining groups. At approx. 9:30, staff #2 observed a red, swollen area with bruising to the area above child's right eye and forehead. When asked about child #1's injury, staff #1 stated that it happened at home. At pick up, staff #3 asked the child's mother if child came in with the injury. Staff #3 stated the child's mother was surprised and stated the child did not come in with the injury. Child #1 was injured at the facility and was not adequately supervised as staff responsible for the child were unable to explain how the injury occurred to the child. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop and implement a written staff observation plan for all staff present with a group of children on the facility's premises. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the observation plan before it is implemented. Documentation of completed observations must be submitted on a weekly basis to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning for a period of 3-months. Documentation of completed observations must also be kept on file at the facility. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the observation plan. Correction: Staff will supervise children at all times. Administration will conduct staff observations for a 3-month period. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))

Staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not complete an incident report when child #1 was observed with a red mark and bruise above the right eye area and forehead. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. TIERED LIS: 1. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training regarding the facility's policies about reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. Training content must be reviewed and approved by DHS prior to being presented to facility staff. Documentation that all staff completed the training and reviewed the policies must be submitted to DHS. The operator shall provide a date for when the training will be completed. Correction: Facility will ensure all incident and accident reports are put in the child's file, in the administration file and parent receives a copy. Staff will attend a training on 4/24 by administration regarding accident and incident reports. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

The facility did not conduct a 30 day inspection of the fire detection devices from 8/27/24 to 11/4/24. 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)). Correction: The facility tested the fire alarm Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

On 10/10/24, staff #1 changed the diaper of child #3. Staff #1 then pushed child #3 out of the bathroom. Child #3 fell and hit their head. Child #3 sustained a bruise to their forehead and upper left eye. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff #1 was terminated on 10/30/24. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child abuse reporting (3270.19(b))

Complaint investigations revealed the following incidents: On 10/10/24, staff #1 changed the diaper of child #3. Staff #1 then pushed child #3 out of the bathroom. Child #3 fell and hit their head. Child #3 sustained a bruise to their forehead and upper left eye. On 10/22/24, staff #1 was observed pushing child #2 to the ground during "screen time". During the week of 10/22/24, a staff member observed staff #1 push child #2 onto the floor. On 10/30/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the hands. Child #1 began to wiggle. Staff #1 pushed child #1 to the ground, then dragged child #1 across the playground by one leg. Staff #1 was observed to have pulled child #1's arm back. Child #1 was struggling to get up and staff #1 slammed a knee into the child's back forcing the child arm even further back. Child began to cry. It was also reported that prior to this incident, staff #1 pushed child #1 into another child which caused both children to fall to the ground. Staff members #2, #3, and #4 stated they did not make reports of mistreatment to ChildLine. Per staff, they have been directed to inform their director of any instance of mistreatment of children. Upon review of the staff handbook, there is a section regarding mandated reporting and staff were required to bring reports of mistreatment to the director in order for the report to be made. Requirement: A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. Correction: On 10/30/24, staff #1 was terminated. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

Complaint investigation revealed that staff #1 was observed talking on a cell phone instead of supervising children in their care on the playground. On 10/3/24, staff #1 was observed by 2 staff members falling asleep as she fed an infant. On 10/28/24, a staff member returned from break during nap time, to find staff #1 asleep. The staff member had to say staff #1's name and touch staff #1's shoulder to wake staff #1. Requirement: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to complete the Better Kid Care Training titled, "Supervision: Positioning -- Where Do I Stand?" Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. Correction: On 10/30/24, staff #1 was terminated. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

On 10/22/24, staff #1 was observed pushing child #2 to the ground during "screen time". During the week of 10/22/24, a staff member observed staff #1 push child #2 onto the floor. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff #1 was terminated on 10/30/24. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Complaint investigation revealed on 10/30/24, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the hands. Child #1 began to wiggle. Staff #1 pushed child #1 to the ground, then dragged child #1 across the playground by one leg. Staff #1 was observed to have pulled child #1's arm back. Child #1 was struggling to get up and staff #1 slammed a knee into the child's back forcing the child arm even further back. Child began to cry. It was also reported that prior to this incident, staff #1 pushed child #1 into another child which caused both children to fall to the ground. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff #1 was terminated on 10/30/24. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Promote development (3270.111(c))

Complaint investigations revealed, Staff #1 would become frustrated when there was chaos in the classroom. Staff #1 would put their hands under the arms of children and force children to the ground. Staff #1 was described as not being friendly with children and handling children in a rough manner. Staff #1 tripped children, pushed children down, and used a "demeaning" tone when speaking to children. 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: On 10/30/24, staff #1 was terminated. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Promote development (3270.111(c))

Complaint investigations revealed, Staff #1 would become frustrated when there was chaos in the classroom. Staff #1 would put their hands under children's arms and force children to the ground. Staff #1 was described as not being friendly with children and handling children in a rough manner. Interviews with other staff members confirmed staff #1 tripped children, pushed children down, and used a "demeaning" tone when speaking to children. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to complete the training titled "Self-care for ECE Professionals Who Care for Children Impacted by ACEs" on the Better Kid Care website. Correction: Staff #1 was terminated as of 10/30/24. All staff has completed Self-care for ECE Professionals Who Care for Children Impacted by ACEs" on the Better Kid Care website. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).