LITTLE ACORNS LEARNING CENTER

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

The fire drill/fire system check log documents three times when fire system checks were conducted more than 30 days in between: 9/1-10/8, 11/3-12/5, 12/5-1/5. 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. Correction: Fire systems will be checked every 30 days as required. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The fingerprint date for the FBI Clerance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet). 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. Correction: All staff persons will have required clearances and disclosure statement completed prior to first day working with children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children and was not aware of Child #1's whereabouts, resulting in the child being left alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space. 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: Teachers wear ID cards for the specific children they are directly supervising. This process was reviewed with Staff #1. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space. 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. Correction: Staff person #1 received a written warning for this violation and completed a course on Supervision. The ID card check process was reviewed as it was not used in this instance. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. 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 fire drill/fire system test log documents two occasions when fire system checks exceeded 30 days: 4/2/25-5/9/25 and 5/9/25-6/26/25. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: The fire drill log states that the testing is to occue every 30 days OR tested by a fire safety professional on a yearly basis. We provided the documentation and received clarification on the requirement of the testing despite the wording of the form. The system was tested with the certification rep. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed frayed, splintering wood, which creates a sharp edge, on the wooden post on the right side of the steps for the Great Oaks outdoor play area. 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: Wooden post was sanded down to create a smooth edge. A picture was sent to our licensing rep. for proof. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in the Great Oaks Room lacked gloves. 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: Gloves were in a box located next to the first aid kit in the emergency bag. Since gloves were with the kit, we felt we were in compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

The trash receptacles in the Great Oaks bathrooms did not contain plastic liners. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: Garbage bags were placed in the cans as requested at the time of the observation. All trash cans will be lined with plastic in the future. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).