KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COLLEGEVILLE

Every 60 days/Written record (3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9))

During Renewal Inspection on 09/22/2025, Certification Staff observed that fire drills had not been conducted from 02/14/2025 to 06/30/2025. 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. 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: Operator will ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days, and that written record is maintained on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months (3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f))

During renewal inspection on 09/22/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for #5 did not contain contact information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 had not been updated or reviewed within a 6-month period. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. Correction: Operator will ensure that Emergency Contact Forms for all enrolled children are completed with the required information. Operator will ensure that Emergency Contact Forms are updated and reviewed once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During Renewal Inspection on 09/22/2025, Certification Staff observed that Facility Person #3 did not possess the required Out-of-State Clearances prior to providing initial service. Facility Person #3 did not possess a Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, or FBI Background from a state they resided in within the last 5 years. 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Operator will ensure that all Facility Persons who work in child care positions at the facility possess the necessary clearances required under CPSL. Facility Person #3 was removed from a child care position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Restraints prohibited/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.113(e)/3270.182(7))

During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 restraining the child. The staff member grabbed the child with force and placed them on a mat. The video footage also showed the staff member putting the child onto a cot with force, during which the child's head made contact with the plastic rim on of the cot. Parent was not made aware of the incident and an incident report was not given to parent. 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. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: Employee was immediately terminated. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During unannounced inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing one reference letter. 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: Staff member could not return to work until references were brought in for file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

During unannounced visit, certification rep reviewed staff files. Physical for staff 1 was more than 12 months (12-6-23). Staff 1 start date was 1-27-25. 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: Staff member was notified immediately and completed a new physical with an updated TB. Staff member was sent home until health report and TB were complete. These were completed on 3-18-25 Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster (3270.76/3270.77(a))

The wall in room 8 needs repair/ has chipped paint 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The classroom was not and is not in use. The walls are scheduled for correction on the weekend of 2/15/25. Until then, the classroom will remain unused. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During unannounced visit certification rep verified that a child was able to reach a spray bottle containing bleach. The child sprayed the water on their hands. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: This issue was already resolved prior to the visit. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children (3270.52/3270.55(a))

Certification rep reviewed transition reports and verified room 4 and 8 were out of ratio on 12-17-24. During nap room 4 had 11 children with 1 staff. Youngest child was 1 year old. Room 8 had 24 during naptime with one staff. The age of the youngest child was 2 years old. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Correction: During this week, the center had staff who had just started and were still going through the training process with Tadpoles. This issue was resolved by 12/18 and reflected in the transition reports where multiple staff were not signing in and out of rooms, as well as moving children correctly between rooms. The classrooms were not out of ratio in real time, but showed out of ratio on transition reports due to this. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

Certification rep reviewed transition reports and verified room 1 was out of ratio on 12-17-24. Room 1 had 7 children with 1 staff. The youngest age of the child was an infant. At :10.25am staff had 6 children by herself and at 11:50 staff had 7 children by herself. Room 4 had 11 children with 2 teachers. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Correction: During this week, the center had staff who had just started and were still going through the training process with Tadpoles. This issue was resolved by 12/18 and reflected in the transition reports where multiple staff were not signing in and out of rooms, as well as moving children correctly between rooms. The classrooms were not out of ratio in real time but showed out of ratio on transition reports due to this. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

During unannounced visit certification rep verified that the bathroom between 7/8 has an odor and the toilet close to room 8 needs to be cleaned. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: A plumber had already been contacted on 1/9/25 to resolve the issue. The plumber arrived on 1/14/25 and 1/24/25 and amended the issue. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

During unannounced visit certification rep verified that child was left alone in a classroom during fire drill. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: The current Director and admin team was not employed at the time of this incident. It is my understanding the issue was addressed and resolved. Staff received training and disciplinary action. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire alarm not tested every 30 days. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire alarm was tested on site during visit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan, The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations. 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. Correction: Emergency plan was sent via email to on 9/17 to correct action. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs (3270.36(b)(5))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing high school diploma Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Staff 1 diploma was updated correctly in file with updated High School Diploma Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room 1, room 3, room 4, room 7 and room 8 Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The Chipped paint was fixed onsite. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see emergency drill log. Annual emergency drill was missing. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Emergency Drill log was completed on 9/18 and sent via email. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).