KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 1279

2025

1. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

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

   The required out-of-state clearances on file Facility Person #2 were completed after their start date. 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 required clearances are obtained for the staff member. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/11/2025
2. Medium riskStandard 467/14/2025

   46 or more children- additional group sups (3270.35(e))

   The maximum number of children in care at one time, as per staff statements, is 87. There is one group supervisor employed at the facility and working at least 30 hours per week. Requirement: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. Correction: One group supervisor will be hired / employed to maintain each group of 45 children to maintain regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/16/2025
3. Medium risk7/14/2025

   Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

   There were three uncovered outlets on the wall in reach of children in the Pre-K room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Outlet covers were placed in receptacles Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/4/2025
4. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   There were cleaning supplies and diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, in reach of children, in the Infant A room. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The supplies were placed out of the reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/11/2025
5. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

   Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

   There was a first aid kit in the Pre-K room in a backpack on a low piece of equipment, in reach of children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: backpack containing first aid kit was moved out of the reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/4/2025
6. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

   Has all items (3270.75(c))

   A first aid kit in the Preschool room did not include soap and included one bandaid. 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: First aid kit was removed from the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/4/2025
7. Medium risk7/14/2025

   Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

   There was a plastic toy storage bin the in Pre-K room with cracks, creating potential pinch points/sharp edges. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The storage bin was removed and disposed of. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/11/2025
8. Medium risk7/14/2025

   No styrofoam (3270.108(c))

   There were styrofoam bowls in the Toddler 2 A room and Preschool room which staff state are used for serving food. Requirement: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. Correction: The Styrofoam was removed from the classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/11/2025
9. Medium-Low risk7/14/2025

   Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

   The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant B room. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Daily activity schedule was posted inside the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/11/2025
10. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    There were no child service report forms completed and on file for children # 1, #4, #5, #8 and #9. The current child service report forms completed and on file for children #2, #3, and #6 were completed more than 6 months after the child's last CSR was completed or 6 months after their start date. 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: Service reports were completed for children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/11/2025
11. Medium-Low risk7/14/2025

    Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))

    The admission date specified on the agreement on file for child #8 was incorrect, according to other documentation and staff statements. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: Admission date was changed to the correct date and reviewed by parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

    The emergency contact form on file for child # 7 did not include the health insurance policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Insurance number was placed on the emergency contact form Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
13. Medium risk7/14/2025

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Child's health record is current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
14. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

    There were sample packets of burn cream in the first aid kit in the Infant A room - not labeled with the name of a specific child to be used for that child. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: burn cream was removed and disposed of. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
15. Medium risk7/14/2025

    Six-months-old held (3270.166(5))

    There was an infant, age 5 months, observed being bottle fed in the Infant A room. The staff person feeding the child was not holding them. Requirement: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. Correction: Child was picked up and held for bottle feeding. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
16. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

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

    The most recent agreements on file for children #3, #4, #5 and #9 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months. 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: Parents reviewed and signed the agreement for each child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
17. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

    The TB test documentation previously reviewed and on file for Facility Person #1 was not on file. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Employee will have obtain a copy of the previous TB that was not located or obtain another TB test prior to returning for employment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
18. Medium risk1/22/2025

    Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

    While assessing supervision, at 12:12 PM, the CR observed 4 children in Room 4 sleeping on their rest mats with blankets covering their faces so that the staff person could not adequately supervise the children. 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: Blankets were removed from child's face so they are in full view. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/22/2025
19. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

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

    There was no child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #1 from a state in which the facility person resided within the five year prior to hire. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility without the required completed clearance. Correction: Staff #1 is unable to work until all CPSL required paperwork is complete. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2025
20. Medium risk1/7/2025

    Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

    There was no documentation of the child care experience required for the staff classifications on file for Facility Persons #1 (group supervisor), #2 and #3 (assistant group supervisors). Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff member #1 was placed under a different classification as an (assistant group supervisor) that her qualifications met. Staff member #2 and #3 were placed into an Aide classification until the required verification of child care experience was turned in. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2025
21. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    In the Toddler A room, there was disinfectant spray and diaper creams accessible to children in a cabinet under the changing table due to a faulty lock. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Any cleaning material and toxic material was moved to a locked cabinet. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2025
22. Medium risk1/7/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    The following areas of peeling paint were observed: in the Pre-K room on the wall on the left side (from entry) in two areas near bulletin boards, and on the upper half of the back wall; in the Toddler A room, on the upper half of the walls opposite the entrance, and to the left of the door to the Toddler B room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: A work order was placed for building facilities to place the peeling paint. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/7/2025
23. Medium risk1/7/2025

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    There was only one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #2. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Staff member was required to turn in the written references prior to returning for their next shift. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2025
24. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

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

    There was no documentation that the smoke detectors had been tested in the previous 30 days (last documented testing date was 12/6/24). 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 smoke detectors were tested to ensure their are operating. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2025
25. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

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

    There was no child abuse clearance for Facility Person #1 from a state in which they lived in the previous 5 years. 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 without all completed required clearances on file. Correction: Staff was removed from work until the child abuse clearance is returned. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/8/2025