THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Cert rep observed three cribs that were in use did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides in Infants A. The first crib's space measured at 0 space on one side due to being against a wall, and 1 foot of space on a second side. The third and fourth sides of the first crib had at least 2 feet of space. The second and third crib's space measured at 0 space on one side of each crib due to being against a wall, and 1 foot inches of space on second and third sides. The fourth sides of the second and third crib had at least 2 feet of space. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: We moved the cribs so there is 2 feet of space on 3 sides of each crib. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Cert rep observed a plastic bag on an accessible counter in Toddlers A. Children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouth. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: We removed the plastic bag from the reach of children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv))

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff 1 had a high school diploma, and a CDA which is equivalent to 9 credits in human service and 1 year experience working in child care in their file. It was reported that Staff 1 had obtained an additional 9 human services credits however these were not yet available to review or placed in the staff file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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: Employee provided us with additional 9 hours of documentation of completion of CDA and therefore meeting the requirements for an AGS. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff Person 2 did not have all required clearances per the the CPSL before their first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children). Staff Person 2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance or request on file. Staff Person 2 had a Department of education FBI clearance, which is not accepted for working in child care. It was reported that Staff Person 2 had resided in California in the last 60 months. Staff Person 2 did not have Out of state Criminal and out of state child abuse clearances from the State of California. 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. Staff Person 2 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until the clearances referenced in this violation have been obtained on file. . Correction: Operator will comply with CPSL Employee was suspended until we received all correct documentation to comply with CPSL regulations. Employee's records now include the correct PA FBI clearance to work in a child care facility. Employee's records now include out of state Criminal and out of state child abuse clearances for State of California. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff person 3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file is dated 11/11/25. It was reported that Staff person 3 worked as staff between 11/1/25 and 11/11/25. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Each employee will complete CPR training before the expiration of their current CPR certification. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2))

Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 2's fee agreement did not list the fee amount. Children 2, 3 and 4's fee agreements did not list the date the fee is to be paid. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/11/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. Child's 3's fee agreement did not list the date the fee is to be paid. Child 2 and 4's fee agreements listed the date the fee is to be paid. Child 2's fee agreement also noted the fee amount. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The director added the date the fee is to be paid to Child 3's fee agreement. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed /Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4))

Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator. Child 3's fee agreement also did not list the child's arrival and departure times. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/11/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. Child's 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator, nor did it list the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Child 3's fee agreement was signed by the operator while the Cert rep was present. The parent was contacted so the arrival and departure time could be added to the fee agreement. These were added before the Cert rep left from the inspection. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed Emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the following rooms were not present in these rooms: 105/Preppers, 116/Toddlers A, 121/Infant A, 206/Preschool 2A, and 211/Preschool 1A. 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: All classroom emergency bags have been updated with the classroom children's emergency contact sheet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated (3270.161(d))

During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed potentially hazardous foods brought in from children's homes were not refrigerated in the following rooms: Room 105/Preppers(yogurt and meatballs), and Room 206/Preschool 2A(leftovers and chicken nuggets). Cert rep observed these items in the children's lunchboxes that were not refrigerated. Requirement: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. Correction: Operator collects lunch/snacks from all classrooms and places them in the refrigerator in the kitchen with each child's name labeled on the contents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Adult Hygiene (3270.152)

During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed Staff 2 did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Requirement: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Correction: Staff person was retrained with the operator on proper hand washing procedures and times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan posted/Letter to parents (3270.27(d)/3270.27(e))

During a renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert rep observed the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The facility Emergency plan letter to the parents did not address the facility lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants toddler or children with special needs or chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: Emergency plan is placed in the lobby for the parents to review at any time. Emergency Procedures letter is posted on the Parent Board in the lobby for the parents to read at any time. Each enrolling child received a copy of the Emergency procedures letter before enrollment when completing all the required enrollment paperwork. The emergency procedures letter that is given to all parents addresses facility lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and chronic medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7))

During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Children 1 and 3's emergency contact form was missing parents work address(Child 1) and work phone numbers (Children 1 and 3). Child 1's emergency contact form was also missing the addresses and phone numbers for all release persons. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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. Correction: Children 1 and 3 emergency contact forms have been updated to be complete in it's entirety to show all work address and phone numbers as well as addresses and phone numbers for all release persons. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2))

During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 2's fee agreement did not list the fee amount. Children 2, 3 and 4's fee agreements did not list the date the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: Child 2's fee agreement has been corrected to list the fee amount. Children 2, 3, and 4 list the date the fee is to be paid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed /Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4))

During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator. Child 3's fee agreement also did not list the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Child 3's fee agreement has been signed by the operator and the parent. The agreement also specifies the child's arrival and departure times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in rooms 110/Twaddlers, and Room 113/Toddlers B. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: While a group space is defined in the regulations as a group occupies a space, it does not specify if the classroom is to be occupied by children as it is not occupied space currently. We corrected the request per the licensor and have posted a written plan of daily scheduled activities in the unoccupied classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed Plastic bags in an unlocked/accessible cabinet under the changing table in Room 105/Preppers. The children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: Operator fixed the child safe lock immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in Room 116/Toddler A did not have soap. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Operator immediately added the bar of soap to the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv))

During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Staff 3 had an associate's degree in general studies which included 27 credits in human services. Other documentation(application) in Staff 3's file noted Staff 3 had experience working with children but this experience was not verified by the legal entity representative where the experience was obtained. Staff 4 had a high school diploma and a college transcript which included 25 credits in human services. Other documentation(application and resume) in Staff 4's file noted Staff 4 had 3 years of experience working with children but this experience was not verified by the legal entity representative where the experience was obtained. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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 3 and 4 received documentation on the Childcare Verification form of completion of 1 year experience working with children from previous employment Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv))

During a renewal inspection on 9/8/25-9/18/25 Staff 1 did not have acceptable verification of 1 year of experience working with children on file. Staff 1 had a bachelor's degree in psychology. Staff 1 has been working as a director. Requirement: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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 1 received documentation of one year experience working with children on the Childcare Verification Form from previous employment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).