TYRONE AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

It was observed that the facility was out of ratio for 22 minutes on the day of inspection. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: I wanted to inform you that at our board meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the decision was made to close the Tyrone Daycare effective May 29, 2026. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan posted (3270.27(d))

The facility was observed to lack a posting of the emergency plan at a conspicuous location. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: A posting of the emergency plan was placed outside the door of each daycare classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

The facility was observed to lack a posting of the telephone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center in the small gym or in a binder/go bag. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: A list of emergency telephone numbers was posted beside the phone in the small gym. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

The facility was observed to lack hand washing signs at the sinks and toilets of the boy's restroom. 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: Additional hand washing signs were placed above each sink along with the one that was already displayed there. Hung a sign above the boys bathroom urinal in the stall in addition to the one that was already beside the urinal/above the sink. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

The facility was observed to have a wooden table in the older toddler room and one in the young toddler room and both tables had loose legs making the tables unsteady. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The janitor fixed the table at the time of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

The facility was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities posted the Small Gym or in a binder/go bag. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: A written plan of daily activities was posted inside the small gym. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

The facility was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in any of their child care spaces or in binders/go bags. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: A written emergency transportation plan was posted outside of each classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

The file for child #1 was observed to contain a health report that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: The child's mother turned in the State Child Health Report form from her up to date yearly exam. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).