HELEN D STAUB

Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

No Annual Emergency Drill log found at facility. Owner/Operator reports Emergency Drills are not being completed. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: I completed an emergency drill on 10/9/25 and documented the drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(b))

The Facility's Emergency Plan is not being reviewed annually. Last documented review was 9/15/2023. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: I reviewed the Emergency Plan after the inspection and have documented the review. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(b))

Cert Rep reviewed the Fire Detection Device testing log and noted that between 5/9/25 and 6/9/25, 31 days elapsed and between 8/8/25 and 9/8/25, 31 days elapsed. In these two instances, Fire Detection Device testing was not completed timely. Requirement: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Correction: Operator created a schedule to test fire detection devices every 30 days or less, as required. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Remove all persons in one trip (3290.94(a)(6))

Facility did not have an evacuation plan on the second floor. Requirement: Evacuation plans provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip. Correction: I drew up an evacuation plan for the second floor and posted it on wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(g))

Owner/operator states a copy of the facility's Emergency Plan has not been sent to the local municipality and, or the local County EMA. 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: This Emergency Plan was sent to the Fire Department and reviewed by the local Fire Chief March 2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Initial and subsequent health assessments (3290.182(1))

The files for children #1, # 2, #4 and #5 did not contain copies of previous health assessments. Requirement: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Operator will secure copies of previous health assessments and keep all subsequent health assessments on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Dated signature affixed (3290.181(d))

Emergency Contact Forms are not being retained for children #1, #2, #4, #5 or #6. There is no documentation on file that indicates parents review Emergency Contact information with a date and signature. Requirement: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. Correction: Operator will now have parents review and sign emergency contact form every six months or when a change occurs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

The files for child #3 and child # 6 do not contain a health assessment. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Current health assessments for child #3 and child #6 have been added to the appropriate files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor Activity (3290.114)

Director reported that even when weather permits, children are not taken outdoors daily. Requirement: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. Correction: Weather permitting, Operator will take kids to the outdoor play space daily. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3290.103)

In the outdoor play space, Cert Rep observed rubber pieces, less than 1 inch in diameter, scattered around the swing set. These pieces are accessible to toddlers. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: In the outdoor playspace I now use a portable fence to make sure infants and toddlers do not have access to potential choking hazards. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic plants not permitted (3290.64(c))

In the outdoor play space, along the back fence, Cert Rep observed Poison Ivy and Rhododendron that were accessible to children. Requirement: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: The poison Ivy and Rhododendron were removed on 10/4/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3290.63)

In the indoor primary care space, near the left, back corner, next to the TV, Cert Rep observed that an unused outlet in the power strip did not have a protective electrical cover in place. Children 5 years of age or younger had access. (Corrected onsite) Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Operator installed protective electrical covers during the inspection. (Fixed on site) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor Activity (3290.114)

Children are not taken outside daily, weather permitting. A child was observed sitting on a tablet for the duration of the inspection. Requirement: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. Correction: I take the children outside to play at least once a day weather permitting. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.181(c))

Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of updated/signed emergency contact information and the financial agreement once in a 6-month period. 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: I have updated child #1, #2, and child #2 emergency contact and financial agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3290.134(a))

Child #1 hands were not washed after being diapered. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: I wash every child's hand after diapering that is able to hold their head up. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of updated/signed child service reports every 6 months on file. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). Correction: child #1, #2, and #3 child service reports have been updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training chair - sanitized (3290.78(b))

Three training chairs were observed to be used with urine sitting in them. The training chair was not emptied and sanitized after the use with a sanitizing solution. Requirement: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. Correction: I empty all training chairs immediately after use and sanitize with 1/4 cup of bleach and water combination. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3290.64(a))

Cleaning chemicals and a magic eraser were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: I locked the cabinet with the cleaning chemicals and magic eraser, making it inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).