Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill

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

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments. 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: Provider will request a current health assessment. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

The staff: child ratio for similar age level children was not incompliance. Two staff persons were caring for over 10 young toddlers and two staff persons were caring for over 12 older toddlers during a facility emergency. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: 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: Provider resumed back to ratio once the emergency was under control. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

At the time of inspection, staff persons #3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Provider will have staff complete health and safety professional development training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Provider will obtain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of inspection, financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. 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: The provider will provide the parent with required financial agreements for review and updates. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

At the time of inspection, did not agreement did not provide all required information, including services to be provided to the family and the child. 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: Provider will complete agreements to ensure compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lighting (3270.78)

At the time of inspection, some of the lights in the preschool classroom were not working. Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Correction: The provider will have the lights repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed, a vent in the infant room and carpet in the preschool room not kept clean. 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: Provider will have the vent and carpet cleaned. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. Requirement: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Provider will retrain staff in diapering procedures. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the toddler room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Provider will repaint the areas where there is peeled paint. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room. 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: Provider will replace the ceiling tiles. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1 used a form of physical punishment. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff person #1 was removed and terminated immediately. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).