DUCKLINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

2025

1. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

   Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

   During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include the 2nd health and safety training and the file for staff #5 did not contain the required health and safety trainings. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Provider will have staff #5 take the required health and safety trainings and staff #3 take the 2nd part of the health and safety trainings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/11/2025
2. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

   Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10))

   During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff#3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Provider will have staff #3,staff #4 and staff #5 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/11/2025
3. High risk7/1/2025

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

   During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #3 is missing the FBI clearance and staff #4 is missing the state criminal history clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #3 and staff #4 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 #3 and staff #4 will be suspended from work and will not return until they obtain the missing clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/11/2025
4. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

   Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))

   During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #1(no date for when the results were read), staff#5 and staff #6 did not have TB test results. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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: Provider will obtain tb results with dates and signatures for staff #1, staff #5 and staff #6. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/11/2025
5. Medium risk7/1/2025

   Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv))

   During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and: 1. The high school diploma for staff #1 and proof of education for staff #3, staff #5 and staff #7 are needed. 2. A verification of child care experience for staff #2, staff #4, staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 are needed. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Provider will obtain: 1.The high school diploma for staff #1 and proof of education for staff #3, staff #5 and staff #7 2. Get verification of child care experience for staff #2, staff #4, staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 and include the start and end dates and the calculations at the bottom of the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/11/2025
6. Medium risk7/1/2025

   Two written references (3270.192(5))

   During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not include two non family references. 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: Provider will obtain two non family references for staff #2 and staff #6. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/11/2025