A CHILDS FUTURE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

On 4/9/26 at 9:00am Cert Rep observed staff #1 with a group of 7 older toddler children, this group requires an additional staff person. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must submit a policy that addresses staff: child ratios. ALL staff will sign off on the policy that they understand. Operator shall get DHS approval of the policy prior to reviewing with staff. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed. Correction: 1. 4/9/26, staff; child ratios will be maintained at all times. 2. 4/25/26, A policy is in place to address staff; child ratios. Staff will sign off on the policy to acknowledge they have received and understand the expectations. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. 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))

Operator has not conducted fire system checks every 30 days. Date of last system check was on 10/21/25 and not again until 3/17/26 this is a span of 140 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days. 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: System test will be completed at a minimum of 30 days and recorded. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

A fire drill has not been conducted every 60 days, date of last fire drill was 9/18/25. 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. Correction: A Fire drill will be conducted and recorded every 60 days at a minimum. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

Staff person #1 was observed on several occasions by the director using her personal cell phone and not supervising the children. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The operator shall complete spot checks for 30 days to ensure the policy banning personal cell phone use is working. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed. Correction: 1. Children will be supervised at all times, date of correction 6/3/25. 2. Spot checks will be completed daily for 30 days then regularly thereafter, date of correction 7/30/25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written plan (3270.111(a))

Staff person #1 was observed on several occasions by the director using her personal cell phone and was not following the daily activity schedule. Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Correction: Plans will be visible at all times for staff to see and follow. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #2 did not complete the required 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The staff person will be given 15 additional days to complete the training and staff cannot be unsupervised. Supervision must be provided by an AGS, primary staff person or higher who has completed the mandated reporter training. Training must be completed by November 9, 2024. Correction: Staff Member completed 10 hour health and safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

Staff person has an expired health assessment dated 7/22/22. 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. Correction: Staff member completed updated health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

Operator has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and plan updates annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency, date last copy was sent 7/26/22. 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: Plan was sent over to the county for annual update. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).