JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Based on staff statements and a review of video footage, Staff Person #1 demonstrated aggressive behavior by grabbing and pulling children by their arms to gain their attention. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on March 13, 2026, video footage shows Staff Person #1 holding Child #1 and throwing the child onto a mat, resulting in the child hitting a foot against a storage shelf. It was also observed that Staff Person #1 began to roughly pat the child on the back while the child was screaming and crying, used physical force to reposition the child, including placing an arm across the child's body, and continued repositioning, including turning the child onto a side. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff member #1 was let go after review of incident, they did not return to supervising children once leadership was informed of the event. All staff attended a mandatory staff meeting in which leadership reviewed the licensing code 3270.113(b) and 3270.113 (e). We also talked about the appropriate chain of command and the responsibility of mandated reporters to report any signs of abuse or neglect of children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Restraints prohibited (3270.113(e))

Based on staff statements and a review of video footage, Staff Person #1 demonstrated aggressive behavior by grabbing and pulling children by their arms to gain their attention. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on March 13, 2026, video footage shows Staff Person #1 holding Child #1 and throwing the child onto a mat, resulting in the child hitting a foot against a storage shelf. It was also observed that Staff Person #1 began to roughly pat the child on the back while the child was screaming and crying, used physical force to reposition the child, including placing an arm across the child's body, and continued repositioning, including turning the child onto a side. Requirement: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Correction: Staff member #1 was let go after review of incident, they did not return to supervising children once leadership was informed of the event. All staff attended a mandatory staff meeting in which leadership reviewed the licensing code 3270.113(b) and 3270.113 (e). We also talked about the appropriate chain of command and the responsibility of mandated reporters to report any signs of abuse or neglect towards children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #14 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #14 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, Staff Person#14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Person #14, Staff Person #14 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff Person #14 had completed the training but the certificate was issued incorrectly for their file. We have received a corrected certificate and placed it in their file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

The files for Staff Persons #3, #9, and #11 did not contain emergency plan training at initial employment. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: This has been corrected and all listed employees have received their emergency plan training and it has been documented and added to their files. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

Staff Person #14 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidence by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/31/25. 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. Correction: Staff Person #14 has received CPR/First Aid training, the document was filed incorrectly and has since been fixed. The correct document is now in their file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff Persons #1, #5, #7, #12, #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. The file for Staff Person #4 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/3/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #7 and #12 contained documentation of completing the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Part 2 training but the training was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: All listed staff have since received their CPR/First Aid Training. The files for all staff persons listed are now current. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The files for Staff Persons #2 and #9 contained signed Disclosure Statements but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #10 and #11 contained signed Disclosure Statements but were dated more than 180 days prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: This was cited but corrected as all staff had signed disclosure statements. Staff persons #10 and #11 will sign and date a new disclosure statement. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for Staff Person #1, who lived in Maryland during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3, who lived in New Jersey and Georgia during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1, #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff were removed from a child care position until clearances were submitted. All staff have received their out of state clearances and have resumed their work with children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

Two electrical outlets in the Gym that were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger lacked protective receptacle covers. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: This was cited but corrected, outlets were covered immediately. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., 3 staff persons and 8 children (4 infants, 4 young toddlers) were observed in Room Q-Infants. When asked to identify their assigned group of children to supervise, Staff Person #15 identified 4 children (2 infants and 2 young toddlers), Staff Person #7 identified 2 children (2 young toddlers), and Staff Person #4 stated they were not assigned a group of children to supervise. As a result, 2 children (both infants) were not accounted for. Requirement: 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: The staff person assigned the responsibility for supervision for the two infants returned to the room and named the two children. We have instituted a two-card system, so that there is a set of cards in the nap room in addition to the infant room. This will ensure that faculty never have to leave one space to deliver cards to the next space. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.133(1))

The first aid bag located in Room N contained an albuterol inhaler and an EpiPen prescribed for Child #1; however, neither medication was stored in its original container. The first aid bag located in Room J contained an EpiPen prescribed for Child #2; however, the medication was not stored in its original container. Requirement: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Correction: Cited but corrected. All medication is in its original container. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original label (3270.133(5))

An albuterol inhaler prescribed for Child #3 was observed in the first aid bag in Room M; the medication had expired in 08/2025. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: Cited but corrected. The expired medication was sent home to the family on the day of the inspection. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for Staff Person #3 contained a health assessment dated 9/2/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #6 contained a health assessment, dated 1/4/26 with no name on the form; therefore, a determination could not be made that Staff Person #6 had a health assessment conducted at initial employment. 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: Part one was cited but corrected as the individual had a current health report. Staff #6 will have the physician completed a new health form. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file for Staff Person #8 contained one written, nonfamily reference 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: Cited but corrected. We had both reference letters electronically but not on site. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

Facility files did not contain documentation of conducting a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill was on 12/3/25. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Cited but corrected. We did the fire drill two days later. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Facility files did not contain documentation that the fire detection system has been tested every 30 days. 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: Cited but corrected. The fire detection system was tested. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 (identified as an Aide) contained documentation of a foreign transcript that has not been translated and evaluated to determine the staff person's qualifications. Previously cited on SIN-00269387 on 7/16/25. The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 are now current. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The staff persons transcripts and degrees were submitted to the proper agency on 9/16. We anticipate the results on 9/23. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

In Room Q-Infant, two cribs that were observed to be in use lacked at least 2 feet of space on three sides. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: We have rearranged the cribs in that space to maintain 2 feet of space between the two cribs. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

The file for Staff Person #8 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months. The file for Staff Person #16 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 6/30/25 but was not within 90 days of hire (See IS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Staff person 8 has since been trained on the emergency plan and has completed her certificate. Staff person #16 has current emergency plan training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain information on emergency procedures for shelter in place, lockdown, method to contact families when an emergency has ended, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: The letter has been updated to include the types of emergencies that are classified at the JCC. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

The files for Staff Persons #7 and #11 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff Person #17 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 1/31/2025. 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. Correction: Staff members 7 and 11 have completed their training. Staff member 17 has their updated CPR/First aid training within the required time, however, the updated certificate was missing from their file and has since been added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

The files for Staff Persons #7 and #10 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. The file for Staff Person #17 contained documentation of fire safety training dated 8/13/24 but was not within 12 months of their date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Staff persons 7 and 10 have completed their annual fire safety training. Staff person 17 has current fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training (3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8))

Staff Persons #3, #5, #6, and #10 have not had water safety training within the last 12 months and were observed at the indoor pool counted in the staff-child ratio. Requirement: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. Correction: All individuals listed received water safety training the day of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff Person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection being dated 5/29/20. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #5 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff Person #5, Staff Person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member 5 completed their training before their previous one expired, however, the certificate was not in their file correctly and has since been added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The file for Staff Person #6 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 6/22/20 and 6/30/25. The file for Staff Person #9 contained documentation of clearance results for the state of North Carolina, where the staff person resided within 5 years prior to employment, dated 8/13/24 which was after the staff persons date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #14 contained documentation of PA State Police clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 5/20/19 and 4/9/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: All files have been updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).