PETITE PLAYHOUSE

2025

1. Medium risk8/22/2025

   Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

   During the complaint investigation on 08/22/2025, it was verified that a child fell without at the park without both caregivers witnessing how and when the fall occurred. 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: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for facility staff numbers one and two to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Correction: Staff meeting was held to discuss the importance of supervision and recognizing the children that need more supervision especially in public settings such as playground areas. We put a plan in place for outside walks and park visits. Staff also was notified about required additional supervision training. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/29/2025
2. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

   Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

   During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 there was no documentation confirming that emergency drills were conducted annually. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Provider submitted documentation of annual emergency drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/7/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

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

   During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6 months. (Child #1 dated 1/8/25) 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: Both parents were given new forms to update. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/15/2025
4. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

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

   During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the file reviewed for facility person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA state police clearance (dated 10/25/19), child abuse clearance (dated 11/4/19), DHS FBI clearance (dated 10/28/19) and mandated reported certificate (dated 6/5/20). All clearances were more than 60 months old. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: The only acceptable plan of correction is for facility person #1 to be removed from a childcare position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/15/2025
5. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

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

   During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the file reviewed for facility person #1, facility person #2, facility person #3, and facility person #4 did contain updated fire safety training. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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: Provider submitted updated fire safety training certificates for all employees. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/7/2025
6. High risk3/11/2025

   Exceeding Capacity (3270.61(h))

   During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the Toddler House classroom had 16 children present at one time. The capacity for the classroom is 11 children. Requirement: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Correction: The staff will now report to their designated classrooms and no longer blend their children in the morning. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/21/2025
7. Medium risk3/11/2025

   Responsible designee (3270.34(a)(3))

   During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the responsible person designated for compliance with this chaper in the director's absence did not have access to the files. Requirement: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. Correction: Director has shown Sherry Prince where all staff files are designated , as well as how to review staff files for review . Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/21/2025
8. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

   Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

   During the complaint inspection cert rep observed during the morning all the children are together in side the Toddler House classroom having breakfast before going into their classrooms. Cert rep observed 9 children in the Toddler House classroom with 2 staff ranging from infant to preschool age. During the time spent at the facility the cert rep continued to observe the Toddler House classroom had 1 staff person with 7-9 children ranging from older toddler to preschool. The Toddler school classroom had as many as 16 children with 2 staff at a time during the cert reps' observations. 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). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Correction: Will have all staff complete a ratio/supervision training on Better Kid Care. Provider is actively interviewing for more staff. Director will come in earlier to be in the classroom during the morning. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/21/2025
9. Medium-High risk3/3/2025

   Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant (3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a))

   During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. The fire system was not tested every 30 days. 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. 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: Will conduct a fire drill and test the fire system. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/10/2025
10. Medium-High risk3/3/2025

    Medication log (3270.133(7))

    During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a medication log on file with medication. Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: Will obtain a medication log for child #1 and 2 medication. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/10/2025
11. Medium riskStandard 23/3/2025

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment in the Toddler House and the Petite Preschool classrooms were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while napping. 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: Will rearrange the rest equipment to make it 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/10/2025
12. Medium risk3/3/2025

    Glass (3270.81)

    During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the glass doors on the three classrooms did not have a visual strip or identification. Requirement: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. Correction: Will put a visual strip on the classroom glass door. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/10/2025