NEW HANOVER CHILD CARE

2025

1. Medium risk8/12/2025

   Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

   At the time of inspection, the surfaces of the shelves and wall in the bathroom in the toddler room were observed unclean. The light cover in the toddler room bathroom was unclean. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: The surfaces of the shelves and walls in the bathroom will be cleaned and be in good condition. The light cover in the bathroom will be cleaned and be in good condition. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/12/2025
2. Medium-High risk8/12/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   At the time of inspection, the air vents around the facility were observed with dust or debris on the surface. In the toddler room, the cabinets below the sink were unclean 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: The dust will be cleaned from the air vent around the facility. The cabinets under the sink in the toddler room will be cleaned and painted to good condition. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/12/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/12/2025

   Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3270.63/3270.102(c))

   At the time of inspection, large tree roots were protruding from the ground in the play ground area was observed a tripping hazard.At the time of inspection, the amount of loose fill wood chips under the outdoor embedded play equipment was insufficient. Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction: The wood chips covering the outdoor play space will be re-filled to recommended level. The tree roots will be fenced-in to block children's access from walking in the area, so the tripping hazard is eliminated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/12/2025
4. High risk8/12/2025

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

   At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance which is not acceptable for staff members. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member #1 will obtain a PA Child Abuse Clearance completed for the purpose of employment. The director will ensure staff member #1 obtains the acceptable PA Child Abuse Clearance as soon as possible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/12/2025