BANKS LEARNING CENTER III INC

Toxic use- no contamination (3270.66(c))

While attempting to separate children in care who were fighting, staff person #1 approached the children with a spray bottle of Fabuloso cleaning solution. The top of the bottle was cracked, and the solution spilled out onto the children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Correction: At BLC all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food , food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The current DHS FBI clearance for staff person #1 is dated 3/13/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearance that is dated 2/8/20. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff person #4 is dated 4/23/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearance that is dated 4/17/19. The NSOR for staff person #2 is dated 1/5/24, which is after the date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . Correction: At BLC the Director will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 in relation to protective services. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The current health assessment for staff person #3 is dated 5/15/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 2/28/23. 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: At BLC all facility person providing direct care and comes into contact with children or works with food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. With a health assessment that is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 was dated 9/12/19, which exceeds the 60-month requirement for updating clearances. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until a new clearance is obtained. 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 childcare position at the facility. Correction: At BLC the facility will always comply with the CPSL/Chapter 3490. Any staff who encounters a delay in obtaining a clearance within the appropriate time frame will not work in the facility until a new clearance is obtained. All facility person's record will include a copy of the request of the clearance and of the disclosure statement under the CPSL. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/12/19. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until November 7, 2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS 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: At BLC the operator will comply with the CPSL/Chapter 3490 child mandated reporting training. And ensuring until training is completed staff will not interact with children unless supervised by a AGS who has completed the required training and if AGS is not available the staff person will not work in any child care position at the facility until training is received and reviewed by Director. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

The agreement for child #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: At BLC all agreement forms will include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on all children's forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The record for child #3 contained one child service report dated 3/1/24. A second child service report should have been completed for child #3 by 9/30/24. The record for child #4 did not include a child service report and the child has been enrolled for more than six months (see 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: At BLC all services that are provided to all children's families and department approved forms will provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The Director will always complete and update forms and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in regulation 3270, Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The agreement for child #2 did not include arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: At BLC all child agreement forms will specify the child's arrival and departure time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(e))

The records for child #1 did not include documentation of immunizations provided within 60 days of the child's date of enrollment. The immunizations were provided with the initial health assessment dated 6/3/24, which is more than 60 days after the child's date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: At BLC the facility will not accept or retain any infant 2 months of age or older, no toddler or preschool child will be allowed at facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician/PA/CRNP/DOH with date month and year acknowledging that the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of ACIP. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

The initial health assessment for child #1 is dated 6/3/24, which is more than 60 days after the child's date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: At BLC the Director will require all parents of the enrolled child including a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).