CHILDRENS CHRISTIAN CENTER

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

A review of the facility's camera footage shows staff person #1, grab child #1 by one arm and lift them up into the air from a pile of children on the floor, and place child #1 back down on the floor in a different location all while being suspended by one arm. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Upon becoming aware of the incident, the video footage was immediately reviewed by administration. It was determined that the staff member used an inappropriate method of physically moving a child that did not meet the Children's Christian Center's expectations for safely handling children. The staff member was immediately removed from child care responsibilities and their employment was terminated. The incident was self-reported to OCDEL as required, and full cooperation was provided throughout the investigation. Children's Christian Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment where every child is treated with care, dignity, and respect. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Phone number for the child's physician was entered on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The facility was observed to have a blue toy couch in room B-15 that was torn on the arm rest, and a blue toy chair in room B-3 that the seat repair was damaged and failing to conceal the tear. 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: Tape and vinyl repair glue was used to repair the child's couch and chairs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10))

The File for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a valid certificate in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, however the National CPR Foundation is not a PQAS certified trainer or program. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff person #1 is scheduled to complete a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and CPR class 9/22/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).