LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTERS/CHASE ELC

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Staff 1 was missing one letter of reference. 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: Reference Letter was completed. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment /Not withheld as discipline (3270.113(b)/3270.162(c))

During the course of the investigation from 3/31/2026 to 4/9/2026, it was found that staff 1 did take food out of child 1's mouth after child 1 took it without permission. It was also determined that staff 1 did smack the bottom of child 1 after taking the food. This was determined through interviews and written statements. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline. TIERED IS: 1. LVCC will have staff sign off on a policy stating that they are aware that food can not be withheld from children as a means of discipline. Provider will provided a date on when this will be completed. 2. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 3. Staff 1 will complete two trainings on Better Kid Care. The first training is called Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us. The second training is called Stress: Seeing With Optimism. The provider will provide a date on when these trainings will be completed. Correction: On 4/22/2026 Staff #1 comleted 2 Better kid care trainings "Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us" and "Stress Seeing with Optimism" On 4/27/2026 Staff #1 reviewed and signed the LVCC meal service policy outlining food cannot be withheld from any child. Staff #1 will not use any form of physical punishment with a child. On 4/29/2026 Staff #1 will comlete a 3 hour PQAS approved supervison training in person. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

Staff 1 did not have emergency plan training on file. Please see LIS for date of hire. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Staff 1 completed emergency plan training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the boys and girls bathroom on the childcare floor, there was rust visible on the vents that are directly across from the entrance to the bathroom. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Vents were repainted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

There was one cot in the extended care room that was not labeled with the child's name. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Cot was labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(3)/3270.182(5))

Child 1 did not have consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid on the most recent emergency contact form. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Child #1 emergency medical care was checked. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child 3 had more than six months between updates on the emergency form. One update occurred 9/10/2024 and did not get updated again until 8/21/2025, making it more than 6 months between updates. 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: Emergency contact form was updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

Child 2 did not have health insurance coverage information on file. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Child #2 parent was given health insurance coverage information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/20/2020. Staff person 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/7/2020. Staff 1 also had a Department of Education FBI clearance on file. There was no proof of a DHS FBI clearance on file. Please see LIS for date of hire for staff 1. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). staff person 2- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by at least an AGS who has completed the required mandated reporter training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the DHS FBI clearance is obtained. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required DHS FBI clearance is obtained. Correction: Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training. Staff person #2 completed mandated reporter and retained DHS FBI clearance. 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))

During an early dismissal on 8/27/2025, it was found that child 1 ran out of the classroom and down the hallway into the lobby. Child 1 was found in the lobby by child 1's parent. During this time, staff 1, who was responsible for child 1, was addressing other parents of the daycare and did not know that child 1 ran out of the classroom. During the investigation, it was found that child 1 was unsupervised for approximately one minute. 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. Legal entity must review updated dismissal policy with all staff to ensure consistency with dismissal procedures and supervision of children during that time. The legal entity shall forward certification representative a sign in sheet with all staff signatures. The sign in sheet shall state that a review of dismissal procedures was conducted. The legal entity shall provide a date of when the review with staff will take place. Correction: 1. 8/28/2025 Children will be supervised at all times. 2. 9/4/2025 Reviewed updated dismissal policy with all staff to ensure consistency with dismissal procedures and supervision of children. 3. 10/3/2025 Review of LVCC Supervision policy 2.05 Supervision of Children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

An infant bottle was not labeled with the child's name. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Child's bottle was labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

Child 1 had a health assessment that was dated 9/27/2023, making it more than a year old. Child 1 is a preschooler. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission. 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. Correction: Child health assessment updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

The hot water temperature in the boys and girls bathrooms measured at 117 degrees. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Hot water temperature was adjusted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan posted (3270.27(d))

The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: Emergency plan was posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).