THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT YESHIVA

2026

1. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

   Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

   The file for Staff Person #1 contained emergency plan training on 5/22/23 and 2/13/25, which exceeded 12 months between trainings. The files for Staff Persons #23, #24, and #25 contained emergency plan training but was not at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: All has been self-corrected, staff persons 1, 23, 24 and 25 now have up to date emergency trainings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/23/2026
2. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

   Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

   The files for Staff Persons #1, #4, #7, #11, #14, #26, #27, #32, #33, #34, and #35 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current. 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. Correction: All items have been self-corrected: Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/1/2025
3. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

   Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

   The file for Staff Person #1 contained fire safety training on 3/5/23 and 3/25/25, which exceeded 12 months between trainings. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Item has been self-corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2025
4. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   The files for Staff Persons #2, #6, and #12 contained documentation of completing PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 training but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #19 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 1/15/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: All items have been self-corrected; all trainings are now up to date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/23/2026
5. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. Staff person #17 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Persons #6 and #17 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 available to supervise Staff Persons #6 and #17, Staff Persons #6 and #17 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person 6 completed Health and Safety Part 1 on 12/9/25, documentation will be uploaded and printed to be included in file. Staff person 17 completed first aid/CPR on 1/15/26, documentation will be uploaded and printed to be included in file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 1/15/2026
6. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

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

   The State Police and PA Child Abuse clearance results in the file for Staff Person #5 were for volunteer purposes. The State Police clearance results in the file for Staff Person #8 were for volunteer purposes. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked NSOR clearance results prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff Person #18 does not have current PA Child Abuse clearance results. This is evident as the most recent PA Child Abuse clearance results on file are dated 6/18/20, which have expired. The file for Staff Person #30 lacked valid PA Child Abuse clearance results. The PA Child Abuse clearance results on file were for Volunteer purposes. The file for Staff Person #36 lacked out of state clearance results for the state of New York, where the staff person resided within five years prior to employment, prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #5, #8, #13, #18, #30 and #36 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff members 5, 8, 13, 18, 30 and 36 have been removed from child care positions until all clearances are current and correct. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/1/2026
7. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   The file for Staff Person #1 contained State Police clearance results and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2/11/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (5/11/20 and 5/19/25). The file for Staff Person #5 contained NSOR clearance results dated 2/26/26 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #7 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (5/22/20 and 9/8/25). The file for Staff Person #8 contained FBI clearance results dated 9/2/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #8 contained out-of-state clearance results for the state of New York, where the staff person resided within five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #9 contained FBI clearance results but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #9 contained out-of-state clearance results for the state of New York, where the staff person resided within five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #10 contained State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #10 contained out-of-state clearance results for New York, Texas, and Oklahoma, where the staff person resided within the five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #11 contained State Police and NSOR clearance results but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results and a signed Disclosure Statement that were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained out-of-state clearance results for New York and Florida, where the staff person resided within the five years prior to employment, but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 2/23/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #15 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 2/16/26 but was dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #16 contained a Disclosure Statement that did not include a witness signature at the time of inspection. The Disclosure Statement is now current. The file for Staff Person #17 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 1/2/26 but was dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #18 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (9/22/20 and 12/23/25). The file for Staff Person #19 contained FBI clearance results dated 3/2/26, NSOR clearance results dated 1/21/26, and a Disclosure Statement dated 1/6/26 but were after the staff person's first day working in a child care

   Corrected 3/23/2026
8. Medium risk3/23/2026

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

   The file for Staff Person #30, identified as an Aide, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing. 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: Provide documentation of 2 years of experience and eduction document for staff person 30 prior to them returning to a childcare position. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/1/2026
9. Medium risk3/23/2026

   Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

   The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff Persons #1, #11, #18, and #20 were dated more than 12 months apart. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Items are now self-corrected; evaluations are within the previous 12 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/23/2026
10. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

    In Room 109, a trash receptacle near the entrance of the room that contained trash contaminated by human secretions (used tissues) was in a plastic-line receptacle but did not have a closed lid. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: A lid will be placed on the trash can in the entrance of room 109. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
11. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

    In Room 105, handwashing signs were not posted near the toilets in stall #1 and #2. In the children's restroom between Room 109 and Room 110, a handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in stall #2. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Hand washing signs will be placed in the necessary places. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
12. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    In Addition 1: Infant/Toddler room, a pack and play for a child observed to be receiving care was had a hole in the mesh on the side and was not in good repair. 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 damaged pack and play has been removed and replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
13. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

    Refrigerator (3270.107)

    The refrigerator in Room 110 did not contain an operable thermometer. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: An operable thermometer will be placed in the fridge in room 110. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
14. Medium-Low risk3/23/2026

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

    The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, 2, #3, and #4 did not specify 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: Financial agreement forms will be corrected to include the fee charged per day or per week for children 1, 2,3, and 4 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
15. Medium-Low risk3/23/2026

    Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(2))

    The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: Financial agreement forms will be corrected to include the date the fee is to be paid for children 1, 2,3, and 4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
16. Medium-Low risk3/23/2026

    Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

    The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4, did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Agreement forms will be corrected to show to whom children 1, 2,3, and 4 will be allowed to be released to. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
17. Medium-Low risk3/23/2026

    Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))

    The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4, did not specify the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The agreement forms for children 1, 2, 3, and 4 will have the date of the child's admission added and resigned. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
18. High risk3/23/2026

    Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

    The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Parent will sign emergency medical care form prior to child returning to care (child 2) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
19. Medium-High riskStandard 123/23/2026

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The health assessments on file for Staff Persons #2, #10, #12, #13, and #24 were completed after their first day of working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #3, #17, #25, and #28 lacked a health assessment at initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #26 contained health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments (2/10/23 and 9/26/25). 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. 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: Health assessments for staff persons 2, 10, 12, 13, 24, and 26 are self-corrected and up to date. Staff persons 17, 25, and 28 will have health assessments completed by 5/1/26. If not completed by then, the staff member will be placed on administrative leave. Staff person's 3 was completed 3/24/26 and will be submitted for documentation and added to file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
20. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

    Mantoux TB (3270.151(c)(2))

    The TB screenings on file for Staff Persons #2, #10, and #12 were completed after their first day of working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #3 and #23 lacked a TB screening at initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet), 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. Correction: Staff persons 2, 10, and 12 are now up to date. Staff person 3 has been completed and will be submitted. Staff person 23 was completed 4/3/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
21. Medium-Low risk3/23/2026

    Exam communicable disease (3270.151(c)(3))

    The health assessments on file for Staff Persons #4 and #31 indicated "yes" for a communicable disease; however, the examination results were not included. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction: Staff will have health form corrected and re-dated/signed by physician to note they do not have communicable diseases/ Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
22. Medium-Low risk3/23/2026

    Written statement (3270.166(1))

    In the Addition 1: Infant/Toddler room, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedules for infants receiving care were not obtained from the parents. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: Formula and feeding schedules will be obtained from parents in room addition 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
23. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    The file for Staff Person #3 contained one written, non-family reference. The file for Staff Persons #12 lacked 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: Reference letters will be collected and submitted for staff members 3 and 12. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
24. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    Facility files contained documentation of conducting emergency drills on 4/12/24 and 1/21/26 and were more than 12 months apart. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Annual emergency drill is now up to date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/21/2026
25. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

    Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

    Facility files contained documentation of conducting fire drills that exceeded 60 days apart from 6/19//25 to 9/19/25 and 9/19/25 to 11/27/25. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Item was self-corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/27/2025