Just Children Developmental Center

2025

1. Medium risk7/30/2025

   Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance (20.71(a)(7))

   A questionable health assessment was submitted during the renewal inspection for facility #1. It was determined the health assessment was not authentic and a health assessment was not conducted on the date listed on the health form. Requirement: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. Correction: Office was immediately contacted to confirm paper was doctored. Once this was confirmed, staff was sent for a new health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
2. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observed a tile by the back exit that was broken up and had small pieces. 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: Tile ordered immediately and will be replaced as soon as it arrives. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/3/2025
3. Medium-Low risk7/30/2025

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

   At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, facility staff #11 did not know the the names of the children in their assigned group. 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: Staff was instructed on where to find supervisory list in the classroom to help with indicating which children she was in charge of for that classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
4. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

   Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

   At the time of inspection there was not verification of the completion of child service reports or another approved developmental assessment in the records of facility children #1 - #9. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Developmental assessments for children #1 - #9 were completed and submitted on 9/9/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
5. Medium-Low risk7/30/2025

   Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))

   The agreement forms for facility children #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: All children's agreements now list the date of the child's admission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/16/2025
6. Medium-High riskStandard 127/30/2025

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

   Facility staff #2 and #3 did not have completed health assessments at the time of initial service at the childcare facility. The health assessments on file were completed after the staff began working with children. At the time of inspection, there was not verification of a current health assessment completed at least ever 24 months on file for facility staff #8, #11 and #12. 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: Copy of physical obtained for staff #2, 8, 11. Staff #3 and #12 removed from direct contact with children until physical is obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/15/2025
7. Medium risk7/30/2025

   Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(5))

   The health assessment on file for facility staff #4 did not include the health providers assessment of staff's suitability to provide childcare. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Staff no longer employed at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

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

   At the time of inspection the emergency contact and agreement forms were not updated at least once every six months for facility children #1, #4, #6, #7 and #8. 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: All children's files inspected to ensure signatures within last 6 months have been re-signed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
9. Medium risk7/30/2025

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

   At the time of inspection, there was not verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility for facility staff #13. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Employment verification for staff #13 completed 9/11/25. The operator obtained verification for facility staff #13 and put on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/11/2025
10. Medium risk7/30/2025

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

    At the time of inspection, the record for facility staff #4 did not include acceptable verification of education. 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: Staff no longer employed at facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
11. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    At the time of inspection there was not two written, nonfamily references in the file for facility staff #13 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: Will obtain 2 nonfamily references from staff member. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/15/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

    At the time of inspection, there was not verification that facility staff #4, #5, #8 and #9 had completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as required. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff members were all required to attend Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR. Cards sent over today. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
13. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Written record (3270.94(a)(9))

    The fire drill logs on file did not specify the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drills. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: Fire drill logs were completed and sent over to include employee names who were in attendance during each fire drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
14. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Age and Training (3270.31(e))

    At the time of inspection, there was not verification that facility staff #1, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10 and #11 completed 12 hours of childcare training annually. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff training documents will be compiled and sent over. Each staff that has not completed 12 hours of training will be removed from classroom duties until training has been completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
15. Medium risk7/30/2025

    No insects or rodents (3270.67(c))

    At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observe a cabinet in room #3 that had mice excrement in it. Requirement: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. Correction: Shelf cleaned and disinfected immediately of all excrement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
16. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025 several areas in the facility that cleaning materials or other toxic materials were not kept in an area that was locked or made inaccessible to children. In room #1 there was hand sanitizer left out and reachable to children. In room #2 there was cleaning supplies in a cabinet near the back door that were not locked or made inaccessible. In room #7 there was disinfectant wipes that were left out and reachable to children. The closet in the indoor play area was unlocked and there was cleaning products that were on the floor and not made inaccessible. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: In room #1 sanitizer moved out of reach of children. Room #2, cleaning products moved to another shelf, and new closet lock purchased. Room #7 removed cleaning wipes to locked closet. Indoor gym area closet cleaning chemicals removed to locked bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
17. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observed electrical outlets missing a protective cover in rooms #1 and #4. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Outlets cover replaced. Staff instructed to double check classrooms for any missing outlet protectors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
18. High risk7/30/2025

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    Facility staff #2, whose date of hire was 7/21/2025 did not have a completed State Police clearance on file at the time of inspection or verification that the clearance was requested at the time of hire. A State Police clearance was submitted on 8/21/2025 that was still pending. Facility staff #9 did not have the correct State Police and Child Abuse clearances. The State Police clearance on file was a volunteer clearance and the Child Abuse was for family childcare household members. There was not verification of a National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file for facility staff #10. The disclosure statement for facility staff #13 was not dated as required. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 and #10 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction: Staff #2 received new state police clearance. Staff #13 disclosure statement updated for accurate date. Staff #10 applied for new NSOR in July the NSOR was sent over. New State Police and Child Abuse clearances were applied for, for staff #9. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
19. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    At the time of inspection, there was not verification that facility staff #10 and #11 completed the required health and safety training within the first 90 days of hire. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff members #10 and #11 health and safety training located. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/15/2025
20. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    General Health and Safety (3270.21)

    At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observed that a stove had been used and was still warm to touch. The area did not have a barrier to prevent children from entering the space where the stove is located. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Oven deactivated as of 9/9/25. Staff told not to utilize oven until safety gate is installed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
21. Medium-High risk3/4/2025

    Emergency master file updated (3270.181(e))

    At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed that emergency contact information in several classrooms was not updated at least once every six months as required. Requirement: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. Correction: Director and Assistant director will work together to ensure that all files have updated and resigned emergency contact forms. These forms will swiftly be given out to each classroom and teachers will be reminded to check frequently to ensure that all paperwork is kept up to date. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/10/2025
22. Medium-High risk3/4/2025

    General Health and Safety (3270.21)

    At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed that a drawer in the back kitchen area had a chef style knife which was not properly locked or made inaccessible to children. * On 5/2/2025, Certification Representative observed a drawer in the front kitchen area that contained two knives which were not locked or made inaccessible to children. *On 5/15/2025, Certification Representative observed a chef style knife on the counter in the back kitchen area that was not properly locked or made inaccessible to children. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Knife was moved to an inaccessible cabinet. New locks were ordered and installed 5/19/25 on cabinets and drawers that contain cleaning chemicals and sharp objects. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/19/2025
23. Medium-High risk3/4/2025

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed that facility staff #1 who had a hire date of 12/16/2024, did not have a signed disclosure statement or an FBI clearance on file. There was not a receipt for the FBI clearance request and the NSOR clearance on file for facility staff #1 was completed until 2/25/2025. There was not an NSOR clearance on file for facility staff #3 who had a hire date of 8/19/2024. There was not a disclosure statement in the file for facility staff #2 and #4. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required clearances are obtained. Facility staff #2 and #4 may not work in a child care position until the disclosure statement is reviewed, signed and dated by staff. Correction: Immediately have staff sign disclosure. Staff #1 and Staff #3 removed until proper clearances are in file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/4/2025
24. Medium risk3/4/2025

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed several electrical outlets in the indoor play space that did not have protective receptacle covers on them while children were playing in the area. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Replaced all missing outlet covers. Purchased new outlet covers not easily removed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/4/2025
25. Medium-High risk3/4/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed several areas in the child care facility that had cleaning supplies and other toxic materials that were not locked or made inaccessible to children. These areas included the front kitchen, back kitchen and the closet in the toddler room which contained cleaning products. Hand sanitizer on the desk in a preschool room and paint in a closet near the back kitchen. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Teachers will be immediately reminded that all cleaning products and hand sanitizer should be kept out of reach of children at all times or locked away. Each classroom will be checked to make sure they are in compliance with understanding to keep the bottles in a safe place. The back closet had a locked placed on it until paint cans can be properly disposed of. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/6/2025