CURIOUS KIDS LEARNING CENTER

Original label (3270.133(5))

The albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol prescribed for Child #6 and #7 were observed in a locked medication box in the School Age Room. The medication for Child #6 had an April 6, 2025 discard date. The medication for Child #7 had an October 2024 expiration date. Both of these medications should have been appropriately discarded. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: These inhalers were sent home by end of day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #3 had had a current health assessment on file dated 6/23/25, but it was missing required information, such as the child's ability to participate in childcare and whether or not they appeared 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 center requested the child's doctor complete a health assessment with the required information with current form or write a letter stating, "child can attend childcare and appears free of a contagious or communicable illness. 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 on file for Child #1 and #3 did not include the parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the parent's work address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Child #1 and #3 parent's work information was corrected properly to indicate that they work from home and should be contacted via cell. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Date fee to be paid/Admission date (3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6))

The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. The agreements on file for Child #1 and #3 did not specify the dates of each child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: All files were checked by end of day and the date was added to Child #1 and #3 fee agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

A bag hanging near the doorway in the Preschool Room was observed to contain Member's Mark alcohol swabs and Wet Wipes that were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." These items were accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The items labeled keep out of reach of children were removed from the bag. The bag was also placed on the proper hook out of reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff Persons #1 and #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had incomplete Pennsylvania State Police Clearances present in their files, but not fully completed clearances. The clearance for Staff #1 was still listed in "Under Review" status, and the clearance for Staff #2 did not contain the dissemination date when the clearance was processed. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. Staff Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility. Correction: Staff Persons #1 and #2, center submitted a new request for Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, the proper certificate form was printed and placed in their files before end of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a health assessment on file dated 8/15/23, but it was completed more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. 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. Correction: Staff #2 went and got a health assessment. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

One electrical outlet, near the green chair in the Toddler Room, was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: These are snap back outlet covers, the cover has been replaced with a new one. All staff were notified of this issue and are responsible in checking these at the beginning and end of each shift. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair (3270.76/3270.102(a))

One brown stained ceiling tile was observed, near a clock, in the School Age Room. A radiator near the cubbies in the Preschool Room was observed to have a sharp piece of jagged metal, which was accessible to the preschoolers. A toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts near its base. 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. 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: Our center has a flat roof, this was fully replaced in 2022. When it rains we often get small water stains. When this dries we use upshot ceiling tile primer to paint the tile. The sharp piece on heater was taped with electrical tape. Toilet bolt covers were purchased and placed on bolts. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #6 did not have a Child Abuse clearance on file. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. Staff Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all completed paperwork is on file at the facility. Correction: Staff person submitted the correct clearance at 5:45 pm on 9-9-24. She was suspended from work 9-9-24 and will not return until clearance is in her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(a)/3270.66(d))

Aveeno baby lotion was observed in a black bookbag, and Banana Boat Sunscreen and Butt Paste were observed in a child's lunch box. All items were labeled "keep out of reach of children", and were located about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. All items were accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room. One peace lily plant and one rubber plant were located, about hip height, on a black shelf in the School Age Room. Three song-of-India plants were observed, about hip height, on a white and orange colored shelf in the School Age Room. One peace lily plant was observed, about shoulder height, on a wooden shelf by the entranceway to the Preschool Room. These plants are all toxic to humans. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: All parents were notified that all bags can not have lotion, sunscreen or creams. These were removed and placed out of the reach of children and returned to families on 9-9-24. All plants listed as toxic were removed immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair (3270.76/3270.102(a))

Four cracked and two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool Room. One cracked and one brown stained ceiling tile were observed in the Kitchen. A ripped white and red soccer ball was observed in the Outdoor Infant/Toddler Play Area. A ripped yellow and white soccer ball, used by the children at the facility, was observed in a blue cart near the facility's entrance. Next to the tree in the Outdoor Preschool/School Age Play Area, there is an approximately eight-inch gap between the faux grass turf and the fence. This gap poses a potential tripping hazard. 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. 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: All ceiling tiles were replaced by Joe Elms construction. The balls were immediately thrown away. The indentation with the tree root will be filled with cement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times/Admission date (3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6))

The agreements on file for Child #1, #3, and #5 did not include each child's admission date. The agreement on file for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: All files were reviewed that used this new center form and the dates were added. The agreement on file for Child #3 now includes the child's arrival and departure times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3))

The phone number of the physician or medical provider for Child #1 was not on file. Child #4 and Child #5 did not have a parent's work phone number on file. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The director added the phone number for the doctor and added the parent work phone number as requested by families. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked (3270.133(4))

Infants' Tylenol, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a child's lunchbox, that was about knee height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Toddler Room. This medication was accessible to the toddlers who were present in that room. 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: All medication was removed and locked away. Families were given a reminder through our app. All diaper bags will be stored out of reach of all children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated (3270.161(d))

Cut peaches were observed in a child's lunchbox, that was on a wooden shelf, in the School Age Room. Requirement: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. Correction: The bag was removed and placed in our refrigerator after the school age child forgot their lunch. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 10/1/23 to 11/27/23. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Director reviewed alarm history to determine why monthly alarm wasn't activated, alarm was set off Oct 19th, Nov 7th, Nov 27th. The November 7th alarm was not noted on the drill log. The facility is currently compliant with testing the fire detection system. The most recent fire detection system test was conducted within 30 days of the last fire detection system test that is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).