Baby Feet Child Care

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

It was observed that there was 31 days between fire system testing: 1/25/25- 2/25/25 and 7/28/25- 8/28/25. 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: This cannot be rectified as the time period in question has already passed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

It was observed that staff person #3 had one written, nonfamily reference on file. 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: A new written, nonfamily reference was filled out by the director and is on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

It was observed that staff persons #2 and #3 did not have health assessments on file stating that they were free from communicable disease nor that they were suitable to provide childcare services. Requirement: 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: Staff persons #2 and #3 were required to get a new health assessment in the proper document format that states that they were free from communicable disease and that they are suitable to provide childcare services. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age appropriate screenings complete (3270.131(d)(8))

It was observed that the health assessment of child #4 did not indicate whether age-appropriate screenings were conducted. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction: The parents were informed of the incomplete health assessment for child #4 and were told to request and new and complete health assessment for their child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

It was observed that the health assessment of child #4 did not indicate whether the child is able to participate in childcare and is 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 parents were informed of the incomplete health assessment for child #4 and were told to request and new and complete health assessment for their child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

It was observed that the addresses of the release persons on the emergency contact form of child #3 were not provided. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #3 was returned to the parent to fill out the missing addresses for alternate pick-up persons. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

It was observed that the information on the child's special needs on the emergency forms of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were left blank. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: The emergency contact forms were given back to the parents to fill out the sections with missing information on their child's special needs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

It was observed in the infant room that there was a gap between the pad and the bottom of the pack and plays causing a space for an infant to roll into. (This was corrected on site.) 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: This was corrected on site. The pads inside the pack-n-plays were stretched out to cover any gaps that would pose a suffocation risk Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed in the preschool bathroom that the stepstool had a build-up of excessive dirt. This was corrected on site. It was observed that in the play area closest to the cottage that there was a broken hand peddled bike. This was corrected on site. It was observed that in the play area closest to the cottage that there was excessive build-up of dirt on the ball bin and play structure. It was observed in the 4's classroom that the mop was excessively dirty. 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 bathroom stool was scrubbed during inspection, and the pedal bike was removed from the playground during our inspection. The ball bin and the playground equipment was scrubbed clean. The mop head in the 4's room was replaced with a brand new mop head. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Trash removed once a day (3270.67(a))

It was observed that there was trash in a bathroom trash can in the Cottage which was not in use on the day of the inspection. Requirement: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. Correction: The bathroom trash in the cottage was emptied on the afternoon of inspection 9/3/25 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

It was observed that staff #1 began working with children on 5/25/25 and their NSOR was not on file until 5/27/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Correction: All staff will have a current NSOR, child abuse, and criminal history clearance on file before starting to work in the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

It was observed in the 2's classroom that the emergency exit door was neither locked nor alarmed. The 2s classroom is located on the 2nd floor of the facility and the exit door opened to a rooftop balcony with access to emergency exit steps to the ground level. This was corrected on site. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant (3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a))

The facility fire drill log documented a drill on 11/1/24 and 1/24/25. There was an 84-day lapse between drills. The log also documented fire system testing on 1/25/25 and 2/25/25. There was 31-day lapse between testing. 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. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). Correction: The fire drill and fire system testing log was updated with new and current fire drill and system testing documentation. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The record for Staff #1 included an FBI clearance dated 2/2/20 and an updated clearance was not on file within 60 months. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member #1 had a new FBI clearance in her file on 3/3/25 and it was dated for 3/3/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

The record for Staff #2 did not include documentation of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. 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: Staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan on 3/3/25, it was documented and added to her file Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Staff #1's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (corrected at inspection) 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's reference was updated to include statement attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

It was observed at the time of inspection a broken plastic riding toy, a cracked plastic pool used for a garden project and soccer ball with peeling surface with pieces observed on the outdoor playground, were in the outdoor playground. Rubber toys being put into young toddler's mouths were observed to be dirty in the young toddler room. The diaper changing table in the young toddler room had peeling contact paper and sticky residue from a previous child safety lock. The upstairs bathroom had a mat being used for diaper changing that was cracked and the foam was exposed. A vinyl toy block in the pre-school room was observed to be cracked and the foam was exposed. (corrected at inspection) 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: All items were corrected at inspection. The riding toy, the pool and soccer ball were thrown away. The rubber toys were removed and cleaned. The contact paper and sticky residue were removed. The mat was taped, and the vinyl toy was thrown away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lighting (3270.78)

It was observed at the time of inspection the light in the upstairs bathroom was not working. (corrected at inspection) Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Correction: The light bulbs were replaced. Corrected at inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

It was observed at the time of inspection the ceiling paint/plaster in the upstairs bathroom was cracked and peeling. (corrected at inspection) Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The paint was peeled and plaster was placed over the missing paint at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed at the time of inspection the tape on the floor in the pre-school classroom was peeling and dirty. Cobwebs were observed on the ceiling, wall and door in the back corner of the pre-school classroom. (corrected at inspection) 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: Tape was replaced and cobwebs were cleaned up at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).