THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

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

Staff person #3 has an expired NSOR clearance dated 8/19/20. Staff person #4 has a volunteer state police clearance on file dated 3/29/25. 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. Facility Person #3 & 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #3 was suspended until the new NSOR clearance was received which was on 10/17/2025. Staff person #4 received the correct state police clearance for employment on 10/14/2025. 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))

Child #3 is missing the amount of fee to be charged and the date on which 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: All agreements were corrected with fee and date of payment and how often. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #3 is missing the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Child #3 arrival and departure times were logged by the operator. The parent was contacted to verify the arrival and departure time were correct and could be added to the fee agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

Child #3 is missing the child's date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Child #3 date of admission was logged by the operator. The parent was contacted to verify the date of admission. 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 #2 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 8/6/23. 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 person #2 did not return to work until a completed health assessment was conducted and returned to the operator of the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

Staff person #1 is missing proof of 12 hours of annual child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #1 completed 12 hours of annual childcare training Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(6))

Child #2 & 3 are missing signed parental consent for transportation, and walking excursions. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Child #2 and #3 parent signed and verified consent for transportation and walking excursions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs (3270.182(4))

Child #2 & 3 are missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction: Child #2 and #3 parent signed parental consent for administration of medications and verified if special dietary needs were necessary. 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 #2 is missing signed written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid. 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 #2 parent reviewed and signed consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.182(1))

Child #1 is missing an initial health assessment. Requirement: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Child #1 received a verification of visit from initial enrollment into our program. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #2's emergency contact and agreement has not been reviewed by the parent every 6 months. 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: Child #2 emergency contact was reviewed by parent and updated on all enrollment documents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm (3270.113(c))

Staff person #1 admitted that she tells child #1 that if she doesn't behave when she gets home her daddy is going to give her a dada. Staff person #1 stated the child's father gave her permission to say that and dada means spanking. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity must arrange for staff #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Appropriate Age-Related Redirection. The LE must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date when this training will be completed. Correction: 1. We reviewed the Learning Experience standard operation policy on child abuse and neglect with staff person. Staff person was suspended immediately. 8/18/25. 2. Staff completed a redirection training, positive and proactive techniques for guiding childrens behavior through PD it was completed on 9/9/25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs./Accredited institution approved by PDE (3270.31(c)/3270.31(c)(1))

Staff person #2 is working/volunteering at the facility without proof of enrollment in an approved training curriculum from the school. Requirement: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person. An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person, if the curriculum is conducted by an institution approved by the Department of Education and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Education and acceptable to the Department of Education. Correction: Received the documentation from the school that was previously signed by the director and the school regarding the program staff/volunteer person #2 is enrolled in. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #2 & 3 do not have proof of request or an NSOR clearance on file prior to working with children. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 & 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Correction: Resubmitted NSOR for staff person #3. Employee is suspended until clearance is received. Staff/volunteer person #2 has NSOR completed and we printed for file. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level (3270.51/3270.52)

Staff person #1 admitted that a few weeks in September some of the classrooms were out of ratio for 5-15 minutes in the am. 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.The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Correction: No classrooms have been out of ratio due to the employee that was not maintaining ratios has been terminated by the facility. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

The operator does not have a policy in place to address continuity of operations. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: A description of to address the continuity of operations has been written and placed in our emergency plan and the updated emergency plan with this action has been sent to the local authorities. 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 #1 does not have an initial health assessment on file. Staff person #2 has a health assessment dated 9/18/24, which is after the date of working with children. 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 person has received a completed 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 annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency, date of last copy sent 7/7/22. 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: An updated emergency plan to also include the continuity of operations has been sent the our local Lower Macungie municipality and Lehigh county emergency management agency Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).