HAPPY LITTLE FEET CHILDCARE CENTER

2025

1. Medium risk7/30/2025

   Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(a)/3270.182(1))

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's health assessment was dated 3/7/24 Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Child # 5 health assessment has been updated. Child was taken to physician by parent Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
2. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

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

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment 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: The facility's emergency plan currently has documented continuity of operations. The shaken baby syndrome policy includes identification and prevention of child maltreatment Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
3. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

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

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 7 did not have documentation of applying for NSOR clearance in file Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #-7-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff # 7 is no longer employed at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
4. Medium risk7/30/2025

   HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 7 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as an AGS Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff person # 7 is no longer employed at the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
5. High risk7/30/2025

   Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 in the back room located on the 1st floor with 9 children -( 2 infants, 3 -1year old, 1--2-year-old and 3- preschoolers) measured for 2 children 2. Staff # 3 left the room out of ratio by going to the bathroom to wash hands 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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times Correction: Staff will use the space in lower level that is large enough to accommodate a larger group of children. Staff reviewed and signed off acknowledging staff/child ratios for similar and mixed age groups. Ratios will be maintained at all times Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/30/2025
6. Medium riskStandard 1107/30/2025

   110º F or less (3270.69(b))

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The hot water in the facility measured at 112 degrees Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Hot water thermostat has been turned down to reduce the temperature to a maximum of 110 degrees Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
7. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The rugs on the 1st floor and basement childcare space were dirty and needed cleaning The window sills in the basement needed cleaning 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 carpets in the basement and throughout the facility have been cleaned and the windowsills have been cleaned Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
8. Medium risk7/30/2025

   Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's kitchen sink did not have a handwashing sign 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: Handwashing sing has been posted above the kitchen sink Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/13/2025
9. Medium-Low risk7/30/2025

   Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

   During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The cots located in the basement and 1 crib were not labeled for a specific child use Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: All cots and cribs being used has been labeled with the names of children assigned to them Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/30/2025
10. Medium-Low risk7/30/2025

    Written plan/Posted in group space (3270.111(a)/3270.111(b))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a schedule posted in any of the childcare classrooms Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: The daily activities and routines have been posted in each classroom according to each age group Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
11. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement did not specify fee amount, and date payment is to be made Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: Child # 1 fee agreement has been updated to reflect the amount and due date of specified payment Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 1, 2, 3, and # 5 did not have documentation of child service report in file 2. Child # 1's agreemtn did n have services provided 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: Child service reports for children # 1,2,3, & 5 were completed and signed by parents and placed in each child's file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
13. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not include physician number Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Child # 1's physician phone number has been added to the child's EC by the parent Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
14. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Emergency contacts were not present for all the children in the 2nd floor classroom, and on the 1st floor back room Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: copies of all missing EC forms have been placed in the binders and placed in each classroom Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
15. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

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

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, and Child # 5's emergency contact did not include health insurance and 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: Child # 1 and # 5 emergency contact forms have been updated by the parents to include health insurance policy information Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
16. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the certificate of compliance posted Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction: Director will make sure COC is posted Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
17. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Evacuation routes posted (3270.94(a)(5))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not evacuation route posted in the 2nd floor classroom Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction: Evacuation route has been posted on 2nd floor classroom wall Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
18. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

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

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation that fire drill is being conducted every 60 days Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: fire drills will be performed a minimum of every 60 days by the director or another designated staff person Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
19. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation of emergency drill log Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Documentation that emergency fire drills are being conducted annually will be recorded by director or another designated person Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
20. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Measurement and use of indoor child care space (3270.61)

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. 9 children in the back room located on the 1st floor measured for 2 children 2. 10 preschoolers on the 2nd floor measured for 8 children Requirement: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. Correction: room in question will no longer be used for more than number allowed for space Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
21. Medium-Low risk7/30/2025

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: staff # 7 did not have documentation of 2 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: Staff # 7 is no longer employed at the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
22. High risk7/30/2025

    Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(3)/3270.182(5))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact did not have signature for administering minor first aid and obtaining medical care Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Child # 1's EC has been updated by parent reflecting permission for the facility to administer minor first aid Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025
23. Medium-Low risk7/30/2025

    Menus (3270.165)

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have menu posted Requirement: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Correction: A current menu has been posted in a conspicuous area in addition to the kitchen area Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
24. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1))

    During renewal inspection on 7/30/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. child # 2's immunization record was missing 1 MMR, 2 Hep A, and 1 Varicella 2. Child # 3's immunization record was missing 1 Hep B Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction: Child # 2 appointment with physician was scheduled for 8/13/25 and record will be updated at that time. child #3 physician reports that child's immunization is current Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/13/2025