KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301283

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Two references written by nonfamily members were not available for staff #1. One written nonfamily reference was not available for staff #2. 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: New reference letters are now available in the staff files. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

Verification of child care experience was not available for Staff #1. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: New verification of childcare experience were completed for staff person #1 and placed in the staff file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

Verification/evaluation of a foreign degree was not available for staff #2. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Per the licensor's request, we submitted an application for staff person #2's foreign degree to be evaluated by the educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Staff No longer employed as of 7/24/26. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3))

A statement attesting to the person's suitability to provide child care was not available on the heath assessment for staff #1. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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: Document is now on the staff member's file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))

TB test results were not available for Staff #1. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 #1 had a completed TB test before she was hired. The official copy of the results was not present (on file) during the licensor's visit. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 was reported to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training 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 trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff Person #1 was asked to retake the mandated reporter training. She completed it on 3/24/26. Staff member #1 was supervised by an AGS or higher until training was completed. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate the date of 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: Child # 1, 2,3 , 4, and 5's dates of admission were updated on the financial agreements. We will ensure that all financial agreements contain the dates of application, admission, and withdrawal of the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor Activity (3270.114)

It was observed that the infants did not go outdoors, and the teachers stated that they "sometimes" go outdoors. Requirement: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. Correction: All infant teachers will ensure that infants are taken outdoors each day, weather permitting. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

Children # 1, 2, 3, and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate Release Persons. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Child # 1, 2, 3, and 5's financial agreements were updated to include release persons. We will make sure that all financial agreements are filled out completely at the time of enrollment. Copies of the documents will be kept on file (Original given to parents). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written plan/Posted in group space (3270.111(a)/3270.111(b))

It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, 2-year-old classroom, Preschool classroom and SACC classroom, that written plans of daily activities and routines were not posted in the group space. Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Daily activities will be posted in the 1's, 2's preschool and school-age classrooms and updated on a weekly basis. The weekly activities schedule is uploaded on the app, weekly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that the nap cots were not labeled for the use of specific children. 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: All cots have been labeled with the child's name. The teachers will keep up with the labeling in the classroom. We will ensure that all cots remain labeled for each child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that numerous books need repaired. 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: New books were ordered and have now been placed on the bookshelves in the 2's classroom. We will ensure that all books on the shelves are in good condition. All worn and torn books will be discarded immediately and replaced in timely fashion. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age appropriate (3270.101(a))

It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that more books are needed to provide a sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Requirement: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Correction: New age-appropriate books were ordered for 1's classroom and placed on the bookshelves. We will discard of any torn/worn books that are unsafe for the classroom, whenever a book is discarded, new ones are added. We will also ensure that more activities are planned so there is not too much wait time in between transitions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

It was observed that there was not handwashing signs posted at the toilets in the 1-year-old classroom, in the 2-year-old classroom, in the school-age classroom, in the Pre-K Counts B classroom and Pre-K Counts A classroom. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: All handwashing signs are posted in the areas requested: 1's, 2's, PreK Counts A and B, and School-age rooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

In the 2 year old classroom, to the right of the changing table, there is damaged wall with exposed plaster. It was observed in the preschool classroom, to the right of the door (closest to the entrance) under the fire extinguisher, there is peeling paint; there is also peeling paint with exposed drywall on the corners of the first abutment (across from the door closest to the entrance) below the whiteboard. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The maintenance tech came out and fixed the damaged wall and apply new paint coatings as well. We will ensure that the trash cans do not rub against the walls. We will ensure that all paint chippings are reported and fixed immediately for safety. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the vent to the right of the sink, under the paper towels is very dirty and dusty. 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 maintenance tech came out to clean all vents. They are now all free of dirt and dust. We will ensure that we put in timely work orders for cleaning of vents to ensure they remain free of all debris. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

It was observed in the 2 year old classroom, the first aid bookbag was on the floor, accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The first aid backpack was given a new location to be stored. It will hang high, out of reach of children. We will ensure that all staff utilize the hooks provided to store/hang backpacks out of reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the cabinet along the back wall (in between the cubbies) was not locked and accessible to children, contained toxic materials such as hand sanitizer, bug spray, and lotion that state "Keep out of reach of 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: All cabinets containing toxic materials are locked using child proof locks. New locks were applied. We will ensure that all teacher cabinets are locked at all times and made inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 did not complete an updated State Police Clearance within the required 60-month period. The original clearance was dated 5/7/20, and the current clearance on file is dated 7/28/25. Staff person #6 did not complete an updated Child Abuse Clearance within the required 60-month period. The original was dated 7/23/20, and the current clearance on file is dated 8/7/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Correction: All staff persons hired will complete a criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance, review and sign a disclosure statement and completed clearances required under the CPSL before working with children and will be updated prior to the expiration date of their current clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

Child #2 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms do not contain signed consent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The parents were given the emergency contact form to update on-site. We will ensure that all required information and signatures for the Emergency contact forms are properly done and stored in the child's file. It will be periodically reviewed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child # 3 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed within the required 6-month period. Reviews lapsed 8 months, from 7/2024 to 3/2025. 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: The parents were given the documents to review/update. We will ensure that the Emergency contact forms are reviewed within the required 6-month review period. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(b)/3270.182(8))

Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's files contain the original Financial Agreements. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Child # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's Original financial agreements were given to the parents. Copies were made and placed in the child's files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that the hands-free trash can was not operable. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: New metal trash cans were purchased for the toddlers classroom. We will ensure that all hands-free trash cans are in proper working order at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

Staff person #2 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/22/21, and the current health assessment is dated 7/20/24. Staff person #3 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 2/15/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #4 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/14/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #5 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 4/28/23, and there is not a current health assessment on file. 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. Correction: Staff #5 completed an updated health assessment on 9/26/25. All staff file documents were reviewed and all expiration dates were entered into a new tracking system. We will use the staff file data tracker to keep up with all expiration dates. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

Child # 2's Emergency Contact Forms does not contain signed consent for minor first aid. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Child # 2 parent was given the Emergency contact form to make the proper revisions and sign for consent. We will ensure that all required signatures and documentation for the Emergency contact forms are completed and kept on file. We will review them in a timely fashion. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).