KALEIDOSCOPE CHILD CARE CENTER

2025

1. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 9/3/20, exceeding the 60-month update. The State Police clearance on file for Staff #5 lacked a dissemination date. The file for Staff #2 contained an FBI clearance issued by the Department of Education, which is not an acceptable format. Staff #1, #2, and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 were removed from the center and applied for the appropriate clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/23/2025
2. Medium risk9/9/2025

   HS/GED + 2 yrs (3270.36(b)(5))

   The file for Staff #3, and assistant group supervisor, included documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience, but did not include documentation of education. The file for Staff #5, an assistant group supervisor, included documentation of education, but lacked documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Staff #3 has submitted documentation of education. Staff #5 has submitted elementary education degree. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/3/2025
3. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   In the School Age Room, Lysol wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were observed in an unlocked red cabinet and accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Lysol wipes were placed on top of the cabinet, out of the reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
4. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   In the Indoor Gross Motor room, the cabinet door under the countertop area was broken, not in good repair, and a visible hazard to children. 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 cabinet doors have been repaired and are in good working order Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/23/2025
5. Medium risk9/9/2025

   No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

   Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 3 spots in Room 1. Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 8 spots in Room 2. Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 5 spots in Room 4. Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 3 spots in Room 6. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All peeling/damaged paint spots in room 1, 2, 4, &6 were repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
6. Medium-Low risk9/9/2025

   Signed (3270.123(a))

   At the time of inspection, the file for Child #6 did not contain an agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: An agreement page was written, reviewed, and signed by the operator and parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/23/2025
7. Medium-Low risk9/9/2025

   Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

   The agreement forms for Child #1, Child #7, and Child #8 lacked the arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The parents of child #1, #7, &#8 included the arrival and departure times on the agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/19/2025
8. Medium risk9/9/2025

   Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

   The agreement form for Child #5 lacked the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The admission date for Child #5 was submitted on the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/23/2025
9. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

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

   The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the physician's phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The physician's phone number was added to Child #3's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
10. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

    The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The enrolling parent's work address for Child #1 and the enrolling parent's work phone number for child #5 were submitted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
11. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

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

    The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the release person's address. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the release person's complete address. 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 release person's address for Child #1 and Child #3 have been added to the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/24/2025
12. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    The file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update 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. 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: Child #5 has a 6-month review dated 6/24/25. A request was sent to the parents of Child #2 & Child #4 to review and update the emergency contact information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
13. Medium-Low risk9/9/2025

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

    The most recent health report form on file for Child #4 (a preschooler) is dated 2/5/24, more than 12 months prior. 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. Correction: A request for an updated health report was sent to the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
14. Medium-High riskStandard 129/9/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The two most recent health assessment forms on file for Staff #6 are dated 3/8/23 and 4/4/25, more than 24 months apart. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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 #6 has an updated health report in the employee file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/4/2025
15. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

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

    The file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update 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: Child #4 has a 6-month review dated 6/24/25. A request to review the agreement was sent to Child #2 & Child #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
16. Medium risk9/9/2025

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    The file for Staff #3 lacked 1 written, nonfamily reference. The file for Staff #4 lacked 2 written, nonfamily references. 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 #3 has submitted the necessary nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 has submitted 1 reference and waiting on the return of the other. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
17. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    A gap was observed under the school age room door due to a missing door sweep. Three stained ceiling tiles were observed in the YT room. One stained ceiling tile was observed in the teacher's break room. The front door of the facility did not latch causing the door to remain open. Based on statements made by staff, on multiple occasions, the rear exit door in the infant room leaked causing the carpet to become wet. Children's clothing became wet after crawling or sitting on the wet carpet. Based on statements made by staff, drywall in the infant room near the exit door had visible water damage for a period of time before repairs were made. 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: A new door seep was installed on the school age room door. The stained ceiling tiles in the Y.T. room and the teacher break room were painted with a sealant. The front door key pad was replaced. The wet infant room carpet has addressed by adding weather stripping to the door. The infant room was closed and the water damaged dry wall was removed, the area completely dried, new dry wall was installed and painted. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/29/2025
18. High risk7/11/2025

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 has not completed health and safety training, part 1, mandated reporter training or Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Staff #2 was supevised and completed the Health & Safety trainings part 1 & 2, mandated reporter training and Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/29/2025
19. Medium risk7/11/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training part 2 and mandated reporter training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff #1 completed health and safety training part 2 and mandated reporter training. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/29/2025
20. Medium risk7/11/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    Peeling paint and damaged plaster were observed at the base of the door frame of the exit door in the older toddler room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The peeling paint was covered. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/11/2025
21. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    An emergency drill has not been conducted in over 12 months. The last documented drill occurred 10/09/23. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: A current emergency drill is documented and on file on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/17/2025
22. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

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

    The annual tests of the facility's fire alarm system were not conducted within a 12-month time frame as required. The test reports were dated 6/05/24 and 7/11/25. 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: There is a current annual test of the facility's fire alarm system on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/17/2025
23. High risk3/12/2025

    Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

    According to multiple staff statements the baby room is often out of ratio in the morning during drop off times; including times where one staff member is with 6 or 7 infants and also when two staff members are caring for 9 infants. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: The center has instilled strategies to ensure that all rooms remain in ratio according to the state guidelines. Such strategies include but are not limited to; staffing extra teachers during the morning, requesting a parent remain in room until another teacher can assist, temporarily moving a child of appropriate age to a different classroom. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/13/2025
24. Medium-High risk3/12/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    The wooden play structure in the Playroom was in disrepair and had nails sticking out of the wood creating a protrusion hazard to the children. The ride on track had a crack in the yellow section that posed a pinching hazard to the children in care. 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: The wooden play structure was immediately removed and the crack on the track was repaired. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/12/2025
25. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

    Based on staff interviews, on 1/13/25 Staff Person #1 dragged Child #1 by the arm through the indoor playroom and the preschool room to get to the restroom. Requirement: *The legal entity will develop a supervision policy, regarding staff persons not using any form of physical punishment on children, to be signed at hire. Correction: The center has written a supervision policy detailing appropriate disciplinary practices that are to be practiced at the center. The policy also details practices that are unacceptable. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2025