TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT CHILD DEVEL CTR

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

At the time of the inspection, the agreements for child #1 - child #5, did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The Assistant Director has created labels to be applied to the program agreement which indicates that the Emergency Designees for child release is located on the Family Profile Print in Section 1 of the Child file. All labels will be added to all program agreements by 10-3-2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

At the time of the inspection, the health reports for child #1 through child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: The Administrative Assistant has provided a state health report for the five children that were identified as not having it on file. The parents have been notified to return the completed state health report no later than 10-17-2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During an inspection on 12/31/24, staff person #1 did not receive a Child Abuse clearance until 9/25/24. This was not at not at time of hire (See LIS code sheet for date of hire). 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: The facility person's record contains a current copy of all required clearances. The CYS coordinator discussed with all members of the management team the requirement for a facility person record to include a copy of all requests for all background clearances, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information. Inspection: 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))

At the time of the inspection on 12/31/24, the current manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 12/17/24. The previous monitoring was conducted on 11/7/24. This reflects a time period of longer than the 30 day requirement for manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system. 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: The CYS coordinator discussed the requirement for the monthly monitoring of the fire detection system to not exceed a period of time greater than 30 days with the Tobyhanna Fire Inspector and all members of the management team. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. 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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Correction: The CYS Coordinator revised the emergency plan to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. The new emergency plan has been emailed to the Office of Emergency Management with Monroe County and also to the local municipality within our installation. Staff have been retrained on the revised emergency plan and provided a copy for their records. The new emergency plan will also be shared with the families Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #1, #2 and child #4 through child #6's emergency contact form did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The CYS Coordinator ensured that the work addresses were added to the emergency contact information on the above emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB (3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2))

Staff person #7 did not have TB screening at initial hire. This is evidenced by the TB screening on file dated 2/22/18 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). 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. 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. Correction: The CYS Coordinator scheduled an appointment with the Tobyhanna Health Clinic for the employee to obtain her TB screening. The appointment was scheduled for 9-23-2024 in which the TB screening was completed and then read on 9-25-2024. A copy of the form demonstrating evidence of completion is kept in the staff personnel file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).