ALLENTOWN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER DAY CA

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection all the trash cans in all the diaper changing areas were not hands-free. 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: All classrooms with diapering were equipped with hands-free trash cans. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection several bottles of sunscreen and a bottle of baby powder were found in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: All items were moved to protected spaces that were locked. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection protective outlet covers were missing from outlets in Room G and Young PS room 211. Also, in Room 211 one of the plastic outlet plates was broken. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: All outlets were covered by plastic protectors. The outlet which was damaged was replaced. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member enrolled in and participating in a hybrid CPR and First Aid course. Will be tested on Thursday. 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))

A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on December 9, 2025, after the facility self-reported that on December 1, 2025, Staff Person #1 left child #1 alone in the classroom for under 1 minute at the end of the day as the classes were moving from one classroom to the other. Staff person #1 admitted that she did not follow the facility's supervision policy. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. The correction date for this must be immediate. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this requirement is completed. 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. Correction: 1. Children will be supervised at all times. 2. Staff Member who left child alone was required to complete 2 BKC trainings on supervision; Counting Children and Moving Children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 it was observed that several bolts on the outdoor playground's fence were exposed. Also in the library (room 205) a cord from the tv was posing a tripping/entanglement hazard as it was not secured. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: 1.) Maintenance will repair the fence by adding rubber covers. Covers had to be ordered, waiting for delivery to install. 2.) Cord in the library was secured to the wall to avoid tripping. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 three cans of shaving cream that read "Keep out of reach of children" were found in a cabinet that was accessible to children in the Pre-K room(room 206). Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Items removed from closet and placed in locked cabinet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 it was observed that the refrigerator in Room 211 did not have an operating thermometer. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: New thermometer purchased for room 211. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language (3270.113(c)/3270.113(d))

On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was determined that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 yelled at child because child pooped in their diaper. Staff Person #1 was observed and reported by other staff in the room arguing with child that child was smelly and needed a diaper change, they then threatened to put dirty diaper in child's face to prove to child that child pooped. Staff Person #1 reportedly gently nudged child away from AP, with Staff Person #1 saying to child that child was being mean to them and that child should leave them alone. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility. Requirement: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: Teacher was terminated and is no longer permitted on site. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was observed and reported by other staff in the room that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 grabbed child's arm and took child to book area and Staff person #1 would not let child play because child had knocked down someone's castle. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Teacher was terminated and is no longer permitted on site. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. The fire drill log was reviewed and the last fire drill documented was conducted on May 7, 2025. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Fire drill conducted on July 17, 2025. Fire drills to occur every 30 days to maintain compliance. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No insects or rodents (3270.67(c))

Staff admitted to seeing live mice in the childcare spaces. Requirement: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. Correction: Removal of all insects or pests from the premises by maintaining a routine that will prevent these insects and pests from accessing the facility. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).