BEACON DAY CARE

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

On 5/15/26 at approximately 4:30pm it was determined through staff interviews and a reported incident report that Staff Person #1 was not properly supervising Child #1. Child #1 climbed on top of three stacked chairs then proceeded to jump off resulting in the child needing medical treatment at the emergency room. 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: Review of supervision of all ages has been reviewed with each staff member. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

It was observed that there were a pair of adult scissors in the top unlocked desk drawer in the preschool room that were accessible to the children in care. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The adult scissors were immediately removed from the desk and placed in a locked cabinet Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #4 are dated 1/23/24 and 2/8/25, which are more than12 months apart. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: The fire safety training is current for Staff Person #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 1/23/20 and 2/19/25, Staff Person #3 are dated 1/23/20 and 3/10/25, Staff Person #5 are dated 2/7/20 and 8/1/25, and Staff Person #7 are dated 1/23/20 and 2/11/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #9 did not contain a NSOR certificate by their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 6/24/20 and 7/11/25, which are more than 60 months apart. 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 #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff Persons #1, #3, #5 and #7 have current NSOR certificates on file. Staff Person #2 has a current FBI clearance on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The two most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #8 are dated 2/17/20 and 5/28/25, which are more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: The mandated reporter training for staff person #8 is now current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

The emergency contact form for Child #6 was not present in the child care space that the child was receiving care. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: A copy of the emergency contact form for Child #6 was located and placed in the space that they were reciving care. 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))

The two most recent updates for Child #2's emergency contact form and fee agreement are dated 5/1/24 and 5/23/25, which are more than 6 months apart. 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 updated forms for child #2's emergency contact and fee agreement are now current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3270.131(b)(1))

The file for Child #4 who is a young toddler contained a health assessment dated 9/5/24 which is older than 6 months. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: Child #4 has a current health assessment form on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original label (3270.133(5))

It was observed that a bottle of Benadryl label for Child #5 had the expiration date of 6/25. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: The bottle of Benadryl for child #5 was immediately removed from the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

It was observed during a diaper change that Staff Person #4 opened up the hands-free garbage can with her hand to throw away the used diaper. 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: It was immediately reviewed with Staff person #4 of the regulation for use of the hands-free garbage can. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The file for Staff Person #1 included 10 of the 12 annual training hours from 12/31/23-12/31/24. The file for Staff Person #6 included 9.5 annual training hours from 5/13/24-5/13/25. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #6 is no longer employed with the center. Staff person #1 will complete more training to make sure they have sufficient training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

The file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained initial health assessments dated 8/14/25 which is more than 60 days after first day of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: The health assessment for child #1 and child #3 are current in their file. Inspection: Renewal. 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))

The 30-day fire detection log on file contains dates of testing of 1/21/25 and 2/21/25, which are more than 30 days between testings. 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: 30-day fire detection logs have been completed 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 observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Part One of the Heatlh and Safety 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. Correction: Staff person #1 has completed the required health and safety training. Staff person #1 will be a second body until the proper Pediatric CPR/First Aid is completed. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The file for Staff Person #1 contains an application for a NSOR certificate dated 11/14/24, but does not contain a NSOR certificate received 45 days after hire (see LIS code sheet). The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 is lacking a date when it was signed making it invalid. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 is no longer employed with our company Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Aide qualifications (3270.37(b))

The file for Staff Person #1 who qualified as an aide was lacking a high school diploma, or documentation of an 8th grade education with 2 years experience. Requirement: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). Correction: Staff person #1 is no longer employed with the company. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

It was observed in the blue preschool room that there were electrical outlets that were lacking protective coverings. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The appropriate protective covers were immediately located and placed in the outlets. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original label (3270.133(5))

There was a child's medicine in the preschool room that expired on 8/2024, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: The expired medication was immediately removed and thrown away. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file for Staff Person #1 was lacking one of the two required nonfamily references 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: Staff person #1 is. no longer employed with the company. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).