STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

During the renewal inspection, record review confirmed that the emergency plan was last updated on 8/30/23 and had not been updated annually in 2024 or 2025. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Review and update Emergency Plan Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

During the renewal inspection, the health report on file for Child #2 was dated 3/11/24. An updated health report was not on file. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Reach out to parents/guardians to receive an updated health assessment as soon as possible or their child could be suspended until we receive it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, the financial agreement had not been reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. 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: Review and update emergency contact information and fee agreements as soon as possible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

During the renewal inspection, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Notify the local traffic authority of our updated Emergency Plan, the location of the facility, and our use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

During the renewal inspection, it was verified that the operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: A copy of the emergency plan and updates were sent to Mansfield Borough and the Tioga County Emergency Management Agency on September 13, 2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

During the renewal inspection, a letter had been drafted explaining the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. However, there was no documentation to support if or to whom the letter was sent. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Correction: Letter providing program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes has been revised and sent to local traffic safety authorities to include Mansfield Borough Manager and Mansfield Fire Department on September 20, 2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).