LINGLESTOWN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

Observed cubbies placed on the left side of the hallway next to the emergency exit door which leads outside to the preschool playground. The placement of the cubbies obstructs the safe and immediate evacuation in the event of an emergency. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Upon identification of the noncompliance and in consultation with the Fire Marshal, Linglestown Early Learning Center has taken immediate action to correct the issue. The cubbies previously located along the left side of the hallway near the emergency exit door have been removed and will be permanently relocated to an approved area that does not interfere with any means of egress. This correction ensures that the hallway now meets and exceeds the minimum required clear width of 44 inches, in accordance with International Building Code (IBC) Section 1020 and International Fire Code (IFC) Section 1031.3. The exit pathway is now fully unobstructed, allowing for safe and immediate evacuation in the event of an emergency. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parents may provide (3270.162(b))

On 01/13/2026 staff person #1 removed a bottle of formula labeled for child #2 from the refrigerator and fed the bottle to child #1. Requirement: Meals and snacks may be provided by the parent, upon agreement between the parent and the operator. Correction: All bottles were labeled with child name, formula/breast milk, amount, and date and will continue to be labeled. All labeled bottles were placed in the appropriate children's bins and will continue to do so. Parents were notified immediately. Child #1 was monitored closely the remainder of the day. Footage was reviewed. Self-reported to DHS. Trained infant staff again on our infant feeding policy on 1/14/2026. Staff #1 resigned off on this feeding policy. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. A test of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between the following dates: 06/12/2025 - 07/15/2025 - 08/15/2025 and 09/12/2025 - 10/13/2025. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: It was noted that manual testing of the fire detection system exceeded the 30-day requirement between 06/12/2025 -- 07/15/2025 -- 08/15/2025 and 09/12/2025 -- 10/13/2025 by one day. Immediate corrective action was taken by performing a manual test of the fire detection system on 12.11.2025 Documentation of completion has been placed in the fire drill log. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The director or designated staff person did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills exceeded 60 days between the following dates: 05/15/2025 - 07/15/2025 and 09/12/2025 - 11/12/2025. 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: Upon review of the fire drill schedule, it was noted that fire drills had exceeded 60 days between 05/15/2025 -- 07/15/2025 and 09/12/2025 -- 11/12/2025 by one day. Immediate corrective action was taken by conducting a fire drill before 1/1/2026. The Admin team has ensured that all classrooms have completed a current fire drill in compliance with the 60-day requirement. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic use- no contamination (3270.66(c))

Observed staff in the older infant / young toddler classroom use cleaning solution to clean the carpet; immediately following staff placed a young toddler on the floor next to the spot that had been cleaned prior to the cleaner being dried or covered to prevent access to the area. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Correction: Immediately following a young infant/toddler getting sick onto the carpet the staff member cleaned the carpet area with cleaning solution. The teacher in the classroom was instructed by Certification Representative to immediately remove the young toddler from the area that had been cleaned with the solution and was instructed to place something over the area that had just been cleaned. Staff reviewed and followed proper procedures to ensure that the cleaned area was dried and/or blocked off to prevent child access. All staff at our December staff meeting will be retrained on the safe use of cleaning solutions, including ensuring floors and surfaces are dry or inaccessible before children are allowed in the area. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 08/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1's pediatric first aid and CPR certification expired in August 2025. Upon discovery, staff person #1 was immediately removed from unsupervised duties with children. Staff person #1 has completed an approved pediatric first aid and CPR course on 11.24.2025, and documentation of completion was placed in their personnel file. Until completion of training, staff person #1 was completed they only interacted with children under the supervision of an AGS or higher who has all required preservice trainings and qualifications to care for children unsupervised. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 08/2025. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: On the date of citation, staff person #1 was immediately removed from unsupervised duties with children. Staff person #1 will not be left alone with children until current pediatric first aid and CPR certification i s obtained. The staff person is scheduled to complete an approved pediatric first aid/CPR course on 11.24.2025, and documentation of completion will be kept in their personnel file upon receipt. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked (3270.133(4))

On 06/12/2025, observed the backpack containing the children's medication was unlocked and on a table in the outdoor play space, leaving the medications accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Correction: The backpack in the outdoor play space was immediately locked and put on the back of a staff member. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

An annual emergency drill was not documented within 12 months or the previous drill. The most recent drill was documented on 05/28/2024. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Emergency drill records were reviewed, missing or outdated drills were scheduled and brought up to date. Any and all missed drills have been since conducted and documented immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(e))

The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, a 2nd dose of Hib, a 2nd dose of PCV13, and a 2nd Polio immunization. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Reached out immediately to parent regarding new print out. New immunization form was obtained on 8.5.2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: On 7/10/2025 at pick up the parent was asked for their work phone number. It was presented and wrote in the appropriate place on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: We reached out to the parent on 8.8.2025 and we have successfully updated child #3's emergency contact. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The agreement form for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: On 7/10/2025 at pickup the parent filled out arrival and departure times on agreement to be in compliance with regulation 3270.123(a)(4) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

On 06/12/2025, observed the backpack containing the first-aid kit was unlocked and on a table in the outdoor play space, leaving the first aid kit accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The backpack in the outdoor play space was immediately locked and put on the back of a staff member. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

On 06/12/2025, observed the hot water temperature of the sink on the left in the school age classroom and the sink located in the bathroom exceeded 110° F. The classroom sink reached a temperature of 118° F and the bathroom sink reached 112° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: On 7/10/2025 when hot water temperature in the school age classroom exceeded 110 degrees the hot water was immediately turned off. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

On 06/12/2025, observed a Swiffer mop cleaning spray bottle in an unlocked closet in the school age classroom which was accessible to children. Observed a variety of cleaning products including disinfectant wipes, Windex, Clorox toilet cleaner labeled "Keep out of Reach of children) in an unlocked cabinet above the child sinks in the school age classroom which were accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: On 6/12/2025 all cleaning products and swiffer solution were removed from areas accessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

Observed a power strip in the PreK (Green room) which did not have protective receptacle covers in the outlets that were unused. The power strip was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The power strip was removed from the classroom as soon as it was noted. Outlet covers were placed into the power strip and then the power strip was safely returned to the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

The director did not ensure a written evaluation for staff person #2 was completed within 12 months of the previous evaluation; the current evaluation was completed on 02/17/2025 with the previous evaluation dated 10/3/2023. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff member #2 had an evaluation on 10/3/2023. Therefore, this staff member should have had their next review on or before 10/3/2024. Staff member #2 was on leave from 8/28/2024-11/25/2024. Their most recent review was on 2/15/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor prior to service at the facility. On 07/10/2025, staff person #3 was observed caring for children as an Assistant Group Supervisor as the only staff person in the young toddler classroom. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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: On 7/10/2025 inspector, observed that staff #3 had verification hours documented prior to age 16. Records for worked hours at facility were printed to verify hours in guidelines with regulation which also verified staff #3 as an assistant group supervisor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

Observed staff in the young toddler room used baby wipes to clean the hands of an older toddler in lieu of hand washing after being diapered. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Hands were immediately washed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

On 07/10/2025, observed bottles in the infant room refrigerator which were not labeled with the child's name. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Immediately after Certification Representative came out of the infant room and the teachers were done feeding the two children they were feeding they labeled all bottles with each child's first and last name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

The file for staff person #1 included verification of experience which was not completed by a representative of the experiential entity. Requirement: 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: On 6/12/2025 our assistant director reached out and received an emailed verification written by the representative vouching for staff member #1's proof of experience verification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

*On 12/06/2024 at approximately 4:45 pm, staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 12 young school age children. Staff person #1, left the school age modular building with a group of 11 young school age, leaving child #1 behind in the modular building. Child #1 was hiding in the classroom and was not supervised for an undetermined period of time before a parent found the child and returned the child to the group in the main building. The door to the modular was locked from the outside and the child opened the door for the parent. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was left behind. 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: 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. Staff person #1 was terminated. All staff will be retrained on proper supervision guidelines and requirements to ensure all children can be seen, heard, directed, and assessed at all times. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

**On 12/06/2024 at approximately 4:45 pm, staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 12 young school age children. Staff person #1, left the school age modular building with a group of 11 young school age, leaving child #1 behind in the modular building. Child #1 was hiding in the classroom and was not supervised for an undetermined period of time before a parent found the child and returned the child to the group in the main building. The door to the modular was locked from the outside and the child opened the door for the parent. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was left behind. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive the Better Kid Care one-hour training titled "Supervision: Moving Children". Correction: 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive the Better Kid Care one-hour training titled "Supervision: Moving Children". All employees will complete the required supervision training and will submit a completion certificate to the director as proof of completion. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

On 12/06/2024 at approximately 4:45 pm, staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 12 young school age children. Staff person #1, left the school age modular building with a group of 11 young school age, leaving child #1 behind in the modular building. Child #1 was hiding in the classroom and was not supervised for an undetermined period of time before a parent found the child and returned the child to the group in the main building. The door to the modular was locked from the outside and the child opened the door for the parent. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was left behind and did not know the whereabouts child #1. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. All staff are assigned specific care groups with name-to-face cards for all of the children in their designated care groups. Staff ! was terminated for failure to use these cards verifying an accurate head count. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).