CASTLE ACADEMY

Two written references (3270.192(5))

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals 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: The director will require staff member #2 to submit two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff member #2 will submit the two written reference attesting to the staffer's suitability. The reference letter will be maintained in the staff member's file at the 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))

At the time of the inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained an initial health assessment with TB results both dated over 12 months from the date of hire. The health assessment observed in staff member #1's file was dated 4/23/24 and the staffer was hired 4/13/26. 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: The director will require staff member #1 to obtain an updated health assessment with updated TB results dated less than 12 months from the date of hire. Staff member #1 will submit an initial health assessment with TB results completed by a medical professional within the last 12 months. The updated initial health assessment for staff member #1will be maintained in the individual's staff file at the facility. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not contain an updated health assessment dated within the las 12 months. The last health assessment in child #1's file was dated 3/3/25. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: The director will contact the parent of the child to request an updated health assessment completed by a medical provider within the last 12 months and includes the medical provider's signature. The updated medical assessment will be maintained in the child's facility file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #1's was not dated in the last 6 months. 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 director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5))

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid. 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

At the time of inspection, the facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: The director will immediately review the facility's emergency plan to ensure the plan has current and appropriate information in compliance with regulation 3270.27 (a -b). The director will then document in writing on/ in the emergency plan the date of the review or update along with the name of the person responsible for completing the review and/or update. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).