RIVERSTONE ACADEMY

2026

1. Medium risk5/7/2026

   High Chairs (3270.105)

   In Classroom #3, four toddlers were observed to be seated in adjustable height toddler feeding tables without the safety straps in place. Another toddler was observed to be seated in a highchair without the safety strap engaged. SECOND CITATION. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Requirement: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. Correction: All highchairs straps have been replaced any highchair or sewing table that does not have proper straps will not be used until replaced with proper straps. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/8/2026
2. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

   Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

   A wall power strip in Classroom #3 was observed to be missing protective receptacle covers for two of the electrical outlets. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: All wall powered strips will be covered with protective receptacle covers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/1/2026
3. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   A bottle of Pinesol cleaner was observed on the shelf next to the changing table in Classroom #3. The Pinesol could be accessible to preschool children receiving care in the classroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Pinesol was stored out of reach to all children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/7/2026
4. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

   Has all items (3270.75(c))

   The first aid kit in Classroom #1, Infant Nap Room, only contained one adhesive bandages. An assortment is required. The first aid kit in Classroom #4 lacked tweezers. 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: First aid kits will be stocked with all required supplies including unpackaged bandages and tweezers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/30/2026
5. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   The carpeted area in Classroom #6 was observed to have a significant amount of dust, hair and debris present. The steps leading between the Main Floor, Middle Floor and Gross Motor Classroom Floor were observed to have a significant amount of dust and dirt along the edges and corners of the steps. A shelf to the right of the window in Classroom #5 was observed to be tilted from the wall. Upon observation it was noted that the screws attached to the bracket and the wall had loosed and were no longer flush to the wall and were exposed causing the shelf to be slightly detached. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. 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 steps and carpets will be cleaned and free from all debris. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/30/2026
6. Medium risk5/7/2026

   No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

   Areas of peeling paint were observed on the wall outside the kitchen area in Classroom #6. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. An area of damaged plaster was observed on the corner of the wall in Classroom #6, just outside of Classroom #8. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The pain on the wall outside of the kitchen area has since been painted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/30/2026
7. Medium risk5/7/2026

   Lighting (3270.78)

   Staff Person #2 was observed to be supervising 3 young toddler and 1 infant in Classroom1, Infant Nap. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classroom to allow Staff Person #2 to see the children which impacted their ability to properly supervised. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Correction: Staff was made aware of the importance of the need for natural lighting and adjusted the lighting upon request. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/7/2026
8. Medium risk5/7/2026

   Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed (3270.82(h)/3270.134(a))

   Children in Classroom #3 were observed to be served an AM snack without their hands being washed prior. Staff were observed to wipe the children's hands with a wipe prior to eating their snack. In Classroom #2, Young Toddlers, who were determined to be able children, were also having their hands wiped after diapering and before eating. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: All children's hands will properly washed at the sink before eating. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/7/2026
9. Medium risk5/7/2026

   Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

   A hand washing sign was missing from one of the changing tables in Classroom #3. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Hand washing sign in room 3 has since been replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/27/2026
10. Medium risk5/7/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    A torn changing pad, resulting in foam to be exposed, was observed outside the restrooms in Classroom #6. In Classroom #7, slat on a wooden bin containing books was observed to be broken. 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: Both the changing table and the wooden bookshelf will be replaced or discarded. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
11. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

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

    A child size plastic chair was observed to be missing one of the legs in Classroom #4. A white shelving cabinet was observed in Classroom #6, outside Classroom #7, was observed to have a shelf that had not been secured to ensure that a child does not pull it and cause a potential injury. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The broken chair has since been discarded. The white shelving cabinet has since been removed and discarded. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
12. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

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

    The files for Staff Person's #3 and #4 lacked verification that they had completed annual fire safety training. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 3.27.25 and the most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 4.2.25. The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 5.19.24 and 3.16.26. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 persons 3,4 and 5 will all be properly trained on fire safety. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
13. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

    Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

    The rest equipment used for children receiving care in Classroom's #3 and #5 were not labeled for use of a specific child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: The rest equipment will be properly labeled for the use of each child in both classroom 3 and 5. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
14. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

    Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

    A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classrooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Witten daily plan of activities will be posted in all rooms Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
15. Medium risk5/7/2026

    Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

    SECOND CITATION. During naptime in Classroom #1, the Infant Nap Room, Staff Person #2 was observed to be supervising 1 infant and 3 young toddlers. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. 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. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. All Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. Operator will provide a correction date as to when this training will be completed. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 8 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Operator will provide a correction date as to when the 8 weeks of supervision monitoring will be completed. Correction: Staff 2 has learned to ensure the proper lighting to allow visibility to each napping child. Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding supervision of children. Correction date July 27, 2026. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for 8 weeks. Correction date July 27, 2026. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/7/2026
16. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

    Signed (3270.123(a))

    The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked a parental signature. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Child 4 will no longer be enrolled as of 5/29 and parent has requested to take file with them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
17. Medium risk5/7/2026

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

    The financial agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Parent of child 4 has requested the file of child 4 and will not be returning to Riverstone Academy after 5/29. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
18. Medium risk5/7/2026

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

    The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Parent of child 4 has requested to take file. Child 4 will not return after 5/29. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
19. Medium risk5/7/2026

    Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))

    The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: Parent of child 4 has requested the file and will not return after 5/29. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
20. Medium risk5/7/2026

    Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

    The financial agreement on file for Child #4 was observed to be an original agreement. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: Child 4 will not be returning to the facility after 5/29 and parent has requested file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
21. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

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

    The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the addresses for the release people listed. 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: Child 1's Emergency contact form will be updated to include the address of each person the child may be released to. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
22. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

    Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

    The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in Classrooms #1, #2, #5, #6, or #7. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: A copy of the emergency transportation plan has since been added to all rooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
23. High risk5/7/2026

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    Verification that Staff Persons #1 had received emergency plan training within 90 days of starting at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. The files for Staff Person's #3 and #4 lacked verification that they had received emergency plan training in regard to the plan developed by the Legal Entity within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency plan trainings on files for Staff Persons #3 and #4 were dated 3.25.25 and were completed with the prior Legal Entity. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 will be trained on the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
24. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

    Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

    The facility lacked verification that they had submitted a letter to the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: A letter containing the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility will be written and submitted to the local safety authorities. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026
25. Medium risk5/7/2026

    Age and Training (3270.31(e))

    The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 7 of their required 12 hours of child care training during their respective training year of 12.2024 and 12. 2025. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 3 of their required 12 hours of child care training during their respective training year of 1.2025 and 1.2026. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked 12 hours of child care training during their respective training year of 8.2024 and 8.2025. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff persons 3, 4 and 5 will obtain all required training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2026