PENN PALS CHILD CARE CENTER

2026

1. High risk6/8/2026

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

   Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS, or Director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 will complete First Aid/CPR on June 23rd. Until that time, staff person #1 will not care for children alone and will be supervised by an assistant group supervisor or a group supervisor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/24/2026
2. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   General Health and Safety (3270.21)

   A plant with sharp thorns was observed on the retaining wall in the outside play space. The plant was accessible to children receiving care in the outdoor play space creating a safety hazard. Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a container on top of the cubby next to the door in the lower-level PreK Classroom. The scissors were accessible to children receiving care in the space. One pair of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer in the upstairs kitchenette area. The gate leading from the upper-level Middle / School Age Classroom to the kitchenette was not latching allowing access to the kitchenette. Standing water was observed on one of the slides in the outdoor play structure. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The plant with the thorns was removed by the maintenance person. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/8/2026
3. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   Contact when arises/Contact when ended (3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4))

   The information related to the method for a facility person to contact the parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation has arisen and then ended was not available for review in the emergency plan at the time of the inspection. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction: Director will create a new document stating how staff will contact parents as soon as possible after an emergency situation has arisen and then ended. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/30/2026
4. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

   The facility lacked verification that the emergency plan had been reviewed within the last 12 months. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: The director will review the emergency plan and sign off on it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/15/2026
5. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

   The parent letter providing information on the emergency plan procedures lacked information related to the lock down procedures at the facility, how the parents will be contacted to notify them when an emergency arises and ends, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: The director will create a new parent letter with lockdown procedures written and how the parents will be contacted to notify them when an emergency arises and ends and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions and will share with the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/30/2026
6. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. Staff Person #1 was observed at naptime to be alone and providing care to 6 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 1 older school ager. The updates to the Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances dated 4.19.21 and 4.29.26. The files for Staff Persons #4, #5, #6 and #7 were observed to contain disclosure statements for Volunteer purposes. Volunteer disclosure statements are not acceptable for employment in a child care. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until they have provided a complete NSOR Certificate. Staff Person's #4, #5, #6 and #7 may not work in a child care position until they have signed a Disclosure Statement for employment purposes. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction: Staff person #1 was removed from the center until they receive their NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 has a current child abuse clearance on file. Staff members #4, #5, #6 and #7 signed their new disclosure statements for employees. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/30/2026
7. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   Toddler and preschool children (3270.55(a))

   At approximately 1:25pm Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for 6 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 1 older school age child. The older school age child was not on rest equipment. Naptime ratios are only applicable when all children receiving care in the child care space are on appropriate rest equipment. Requirement: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Correction: There was a 2nd staff person put in the room to meet compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/8/2026
8. Medium risk6/8/2026

   Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

   One uncovered electrical outlet was observed near the meal prep area in the Infant Classroom. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: There was a cover placed on the electrical outlet that was uncovered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/8/2026
9. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   A staff person's open personal bag was observed to contain a deodorant stick in an unlocked closet in the lower-level Middle / School age Classroom. Preschool and toddler age children do pass through the lower-level Middle / School age Classroom to go to the outdoor play space. 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 closet lock was adjusted to the lock position. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/8/2026
10. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Original container (3270.66(b))

    A bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed in the locked bathroom cabinet in the Older 3's Classroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: The bottle was removed and labeled with the correct solution. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
11. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    The first aid kit in the Young 3's Classroom only contained one small packet of gauze. 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 assistant director added more gauze pads to the first aid kit in the young threes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
12. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    Exposed bolts were observed on the base of the toilet in the upper-level Middle/School age Classroom. The bolts on the base of the toilet in the Young 3s classroom were observed to have rust around the bolts. 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 exposed bolts will have caps put on and the rusty bolts will be replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
13. Medium risk6/8/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in the Older 3's classroom. A child size couch in the PreK Classroom was observed to have a tear causing the inner foam to be exposed. In the outdoor play space, a small knobby ball was observed to be coated in dirt in the toddler area. Also in the outdoor play space, two dodgeballs were observed to have the polyurethane skin peeling from the ball. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The cracked bin was thrown away and the couch was repaired so the foam was no longer exposed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/9/2026
14. Medium risk6/8/2026

    Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

    A small wooden table in the lower-level PreK Classroom was observed to wobble when touched. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The table in the pre-k room will be thrown out and replaced by a more durable one. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/15/2026
15. Medium riskStandard 26/8/2026

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    Four infants were observed to be resting in cribs in the Infant Classroom without 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: The director and classroom staff rearranged the infant classroom to accommodate 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs and pack and plays while the equipment is in use. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/15/2026
16. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Refrigerator (3270.107)

    The refrigerator in the Older 3's Classroom was observed to have dried liquid and debris on the bottom shelf. 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: The refrigerator will be cleaned and kept cleaned moving forward. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/16/2026
17. Medium-Low risk6/8/2026

    Signed (3270.123(a))

    The files for Children #2 and #5 lacked a complete agreement that had been signed by the operator and the parent. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The director will complete agreements for child #2 and #5 and have them signed by the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/15/2026
18. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The file for Child #3 lacked a completed developmental assessment. The child has exceeded 6 months in care (refer to LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: The director will have child #3's teacher, complete an assessment on them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
19. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

    The emergency contact form for Child #6 lacked the policy number for the child's health coverage. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: The director will have the parent update child #6's emergency contact with the policy number for their health coverage. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/26/2026
20. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    One emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the lower level Older Toddler Classroom. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: The director copied the child's emergency contact form and gave it to the teacher in the older toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
21. Medium risk6/8/2026

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    The updates to the health reports on file for Child #1, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between reports dated 1.13.25 and 3.26.26. 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. Correction: The director had the child's assessment in their file so it was fixed that day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
22. Medium risk6/8/2026

    Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

    The lid to the hands-free covered can in the Young 3's Classroom did not open with the foot pedal mechanism. It was determined that a piece on the bottom of the can had come disconnected which did not allow the lid to lift. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: The teacher in the young 3's classroom fixed the pedal at the bottom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
23. Medium-High riskStandard 126/8/2026

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

    The health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations dated 9.23.22 and 5.30.25. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: Since staff person #2 had the health assessment in their file the violation was fixed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
24. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

    Mantoux TB (3270.151(c)(2))

    The files for Staff Person #1 and #7 lacked an initial tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months of starting at the facility. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: The director instructed staff person #1 and #7 that they need to receive a new tuberculosis screening and paperwork was given to them to do so. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
25. Medium-Low risk6/8/2026

    Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

    One unlabeled bottle, intended for a child in care, was observed in the upper-level Toddler Classroom. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: The bottle was labeled with the child's name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/8/2026