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Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The most recent NSOR on file for facility person #1 was dated 1/28/2020 and is no longer valid. 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. Correction: Person #1 resubmitted NSOR form. The form was printed and placed in person #1's file folder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

Originals of agreements were on file for children #2 through #6. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: The parents were given the original agreements, and copies were placed in the children's folder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include a complete address for the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The parent was given back the form and the parent added the complete address for the child's physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated (3270.124(f)/3270.181(e))

The emergency contact information in the backpack for child #1 and child #2 was past due to be updated (parent signatures were more than 6 months old). Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. Correction: The director got each parent to review and update the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2))

Child #2 (preschooler)- Health reports on file were dated in September of 2023 and subsequently more than 12 months later in February of 2025. Child #3 (young toddler) - The most recent health report on file was more than 6 months old (dated in December of 2025). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 parent(s) of child #2 provided updated health reports and the reports were added to the file. The parent(s) of child #3 will provide a copy of the child's most recent health report. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

Agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated timely during the previous year for children #3 - #6. Child #3 - agreement most recently updated 12/2024. Child #4 - both forms updated in June of 2024, and then a year late in June of 2025 Child #5 - both forms updated in July of 2025, and then 11 months later in June of 2025 Child #6 - emergency contact form updated in October of 2024 and then more than 6 months later in July of 2025. Agreement updated in November of 2024, and then more than 6 months later in July of 2025. Requirement: 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: Agreement and emergency contact forms were updated and placed in each folder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.182(8))

The previous agreement was not on file for child #2. Requirement: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: A new agreement was made and placed in child #2's folder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction: The current certificate of compliance was printed out and posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

32 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on 5/1/25 to 6/2/25. 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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Correction: Fire detection was checked and all devices work properly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan/Letter to parents (3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e))

The emergency plan parent letter did not address accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures (as described in subsection a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. -27a5 - The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: The emergency plan parent letter was updated and addressed accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions. 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))

The most recent manual test of the fire detection devices took place more than 30 days prior to the date of inspection (on 9/3/24). 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Correction: Fire detectors were tested on 11/22/24 and documented in the fire detection log. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, when staff person #1 began working with children at the facility the staff record did not contain a Pennsylvania State Police clearance as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a copy of the request for the outstanding clearances as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The disclosure on file for staff person #1 was not completed appropriately. It was not signed by a witness. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 has completed PA state clearance and the director has signed the disclosure. PA state police clearance was completed on 5/16/24. A copy was placed into the staff person's file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 12 mixed age toddler and preschool children. The youngest child in the group was a young toddler. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Correction: Staff persons 1 and 2 rearranged care groups according to their age so one staff person is responsible for the toddlers and the other staff person has the older children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with twelve children. Staff person #1 was unable to identify which children were in her assigned group. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: All staff members were assigned a group of children. The names of each teacher was posted with each child assigned to a teacher. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Restraints prohibited (3270.113(e))

Three toddlers were strapped into highchairs while watching a television. Requirement: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Correction: All children were removed from high chair until lunch served. 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))

Staff person 1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The training was completed beyond 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: Staff person #1 has completed professional development on pediatric first aid and CPR on 11/9/24. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the most recent fire drill took place on 9/3/24. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Fire drill was taken placed on 11/25/24. All information was documented at time of the drill. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).