KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 224

2025

1. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

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

   At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/21/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 indicated that Staff Person #3 resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months but did not contain out of state clearances. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider will ensure the three clearances from Tennessee are obtained. Provider has received results for Criminal Background Check and NSOR for Staff #3 and is awaiting results for Child Abuse Registry. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/8/2025
2. Medium riskStandard 1108/21/2025

   110º F or less (3270.69(b))

   At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/21/2025, the hot water in the Younger Toddler Classroom reached a temperature of 112.1° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Facility adjusted the water temperature to 105 degrees and checked sink in Younger Toddler Classroom for accurate temperature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/22/2025
3. Medium risk8/21/2025

   Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

   At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/21/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #1's hands after diapering. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Provider reviewed proper handwashing with Staff Person #1 to ensure all steps are followed and discussed the importance of washing the infant's hands. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/21/2025
4. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

   Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

   At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/21/2025, the files for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain an agreement form that was reviewed and updated within at least the past 6-month time period. Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Childcare agreement forms have been signed by parents of Child #1 and Child #2, Child #3 id no longer enrolled in the program. Child #3's last day was 08/22/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/8/2025
5. Medium risk8/21/2025

   Two written references (3270.192(5))

   At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/21/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 only contained one nonfamily reference letter from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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: Provider will obtain one reference letter for Staff Person #2 from a nonfamily member. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/8/2025