Trinity Academy of West Chester

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

The agreement forms of children #2,3, and 4 were not updated and signed by parents within a six-month 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: Provider will have parents review, update, and sign agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2))

The files of children #1-4 did not have updated health reports on file. The health report for child #1 was dated 1/10/25. Child #2 did not have a health report on file. The health report for child #3 was dated 11/29/23. The health report for child #4 was dated 7/29/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Parents will be contacted and asked for updated health reports for children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months (3270.124(f))

The emergency contact information of children #1-3 were not updated within a 6-month period. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Director will have parents review and sign forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

The foxes, owls, and pandas classroom did not have emergency transportation plan posted. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Director will post emergency transportation plans in the classrooms where they were missing Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

The pack n plays that were in use in the infant b classroom were not labeled with children's names. 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: Teacher immediately placed labels on pack n plays. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in the cubs classroom and the pandas classroom were missing gloves. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Director immediately placed gloves in first aid kits. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

The owls classroom had an uncovered outlet to the right of teacher's desk. The pandas classroom had an uncovered outlet in the classroom under the bulletin board. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Director placed and teachers placed covers on outlets immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Cert rep conducted a complaint investigation on 6/16/25. Staff persons grabbed and pulled children by their wrists and arms with force and a child was picked up and sat down on the floor forcefully. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: All staff will take the course "Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children offered on Better Kid Care. This will be completed by July 11th, 2025. Admin will complete teacher observations of all staff members then meet to discuss individual areas of development and plans of action. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

Child #1 did not have their hands washed 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: Child was immediately once teacher was informed. : Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

There was an electrical outlet uncovered above sink in the turtle's classroom, behind low bookshelf in cheetah's classroom, and in hallway outside of frogs room. There was also two outlets uncovered in the rock wall room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Outlets were covered immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

There was chipped paint found to the left of the bathroom and on rear wall under the window in the koalas classroom. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Director will sand and paint the areas when children are not in care. : Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Rest mats in the foxes classroom were damaged with cracked plastic and exposed cotton. Rest mats also had sharp plastic name holders on the top part of mats. 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: Director and Asst Director will go to each classroom to check rest equipment and replace any that are damaged or have sharp plastic. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

The bottle of child #1 in the koalas classroom was not labeled with their name. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Teacher labeled bottle with child's name. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).