LIFE SPAN DAY CARE

Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children (3270.51/3270.113(a)(1))

On 9/11/25, at time of inspection, at approximately 12:00PM, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 13 Preschool children while staff #2 left the group to return a lunch cart to the cafeteria. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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: Teachers should remain in ratio and only leave teacher when taking overflow kids with to desired location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

On 9/11/25, at time of renewal, a canvas bag containing the first aid kit was observed accessible to children on the countertop near the back exit door. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: Teachers will relocate the first aid bag to a higher location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

On 9/11/25, at time of inspection, Child #4 and Child #5 Agreements were not signed by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Parents turned in paperwork to teachers that director was not made aware of. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

On 9/11/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain an annual health report. The last health report on file was dated 6/26/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Requested updated health report from family. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))

On 9/10/24, at time of renewal, two unlidded waste receptacles were observed by the classroom sink. An unlidded waste receptacle containing used tissues was observed in the front of the classroom. Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: Director will purchase new hands- free trash cans for this classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).