INSPIRE EARLY EDUCATION PITTSTON

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

During complaint investigation, staff reported that Child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom while the rest of the class was outside for 10 minutes. The child is reportedly developmentally delayed, 4 years old and was allowed to go inside the building alone to use the bathroom while the remainder of the class remained outside. It was reported that staff forgot about the child. The child was only discovered to be missing due to the parent arriving for pickup and finding the child alone in the classroom. The staff responsible for supervising the child has been terminated. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person supervision training. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training cannot be conducted when children are in care. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. Correction: Staff were immediately terminated. Face to Name supervision cards are implemented for each classrooms with Directors or site Admin also completing a form that this is being completed during transition times. A supervision training is being set up with Barb OMalley through STARS. Date has not be solidified as of 6/26/2026. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces (3270.21/3270.76)

Individual interviews conducted on 4/23/26 corroborated allegations that the facility is not following the proper cleaning procedures of the classroom, i.e. food on floors and floor surfaces are sticky. Staff report they believe conditions are resulting in the spread of illness in the facility. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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: Cleaning logs have been implemented in classrooms. Carpets at the center were cleaned the week of June 1st as well. 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))

During an unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire). 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity and director must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. Correction: Staff completed the mandated reporter training on 2/25/2026. Operator will comply with CPSL (3/16/26). LE will be attending existing provider orientation on April 16, 2026, at the Central office. Director and asst director will attend existing provider orientation at the northeast office on May 13, 2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster (3270.76/3270.77(a))

On 2/24/26, an inspector responded to a self-reported noncompliance report. It was stated that the roof in the Preschool 3 room suffered from water damage due to the amount of ice that was unable to melt due to the weather. It was observed in the play activity section of the room that there was in fact water damage in the corner of the wall. The damage has led to chipped paint. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The operator has blocked off the section so that kids do not have access to the damage. Tape was also applied over cracked surface. The facilities team has scheduled for a roofer to come out and fix the roof and then a handy man to come out and fix the wall. These are scheduled for early spring, pending weather. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited (3270.113(b)/3270.113(e))

During complaint investigation starting on 11/19/25, interviews were conducted. It was disclosed that Staff #1 utilized their legs to hold child #1 in place from displaying disrupting behaviors within the classroom. Rep also obtained video footage of the incident. In the footage you can see both Staff #1 & Child #1 sitting on the floor while Staff #1 has their legs crossed onto Child #1s body as the child attempt to get up. In the footage, the child was unable to get up from the hold. The duration of the incident lasted for over a minute. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan should have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 to obtain training on working with difficult children. This training does not need to be in person. 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 training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must create a written supervision policy that will define how they will appropriately handle all children, including disruptive children without the use of force or restraints. The policy must also outline the disciplinary process for staff that violate the policy. The legal entity will need to have all staff review the new policy, sign a document stating that it has been reviewed and it shall be kept in each staff file. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created. Correction: 1. Staff Member was immediately removed from the classroom and placed on a safety plan where she was never left alone during the investigation. 2.By 2/1/2025, the legal entity will find a training and have it approved by DHS. By 2/9 staff member #1 will have the training completed. (Implemented 1/30/26) 3. By 2/16 the legal entity will have our supervision policy updated to ensure that it states how staff will handle children including children with certain behaviors. This policy will outline our disciplinary policy. All staff will receive the policy and sign to state their understanding by 2/27. This policy will be reviewed at a staff meeting annually. (Implemented 2/24/26). 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))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 did not sign a disclosure statement until 4/15/24. Staff #2s previous child abuse clearance is dated for 12/12/19. An updated child abuse clearance was not obtained until 8/8/25. Staff #2s previous FBI clearance is dated for 1/4/2020. An updated FBI clearance was not obtained until 5/3/25. Staff #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the past 60-months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/19/20 and did not obtain a new training until 4/17/25. Staff #6 did not sign a disclosure statement until 8/18/25. (See code sheet for dates of hire). All clearances are required to be updated within the 60-month requirement. 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. Correction: Director will review staff files to ensure all staff clearances are valid and have not lapsed, in the event of a lapse the Director will suspend staff until clearances are updated. Upon hiring, Director will ensure that new hires sign the disclosure statement before ever interacting with children. If a staff has an upcoming expiration on clearances, Director will notify staff of the expiration date and will suspend staff if clearance is not obtained by that date. Director will ensure that all clearances are on file before start date of new hires. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4s previous health assessment was done on 2/8/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 2/17/25. These dates indicate that a health assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Director has reviewed staff files to ensure there are no expired or upcoming expired health assessments. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were reviewed. Child #2s agreement was last dated for 6/16/24, Child #3s agreement did not have a date on it, Child #6s emergency contact sheet was last dated for 9/22/24 & agreement was last dated for 12/30/24, child #7s agreement was last dated for 8/2/24, & Child #9s agreement was last dated for 1/8/25. These dates indicate that financial agreements and emergency contact forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Director will review files and ensure all families with either expired or upcoming expiration dates on forms are notified to complete new forms by the anticipated expiration date and/or immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded/Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(4))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, child files were observed. Child #1s child service report was last dated for 11/25/24. This date indicates that a service report was not updated and completed within the 6-month requirement. It was also observed that child #3 & child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Director has provided emergency contact forms to parents for full completion in cases where information was missing. Director will review files and ensure all children have all information provided for emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed /Amount of fee (3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed that child #1, #3 & #4s financial agreement was not signed by the operator. Child #3 agreement was not signed by the parent. It was also observed that child #3, #4, & #8s agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Director will provide new enrollment agreements to families with specific instructions for completion of form. Director will review enrollment agreement thoroughly to ensure completion before adding to file. If enrollment agreement is incomplete, Director will communicate with parent to add missing information if necessary. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Promote development (3270.111(c))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s and Preschool 2 room that there was not t a daily activities schedule posted within the classrooms. Requirement: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Correction: Director instructed staff to print and display the daily activity schedules upon inspection date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the Preschool 2 room that there was not a thermometer present in the refrigerator. 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: Director will order a thermometer. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items/Each child care space (3270.75(c)/3270.124(c))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s room that the first-aid kit was missing tape & tweezers. It was also observed in the Preschool 3 room that soap was missing from the first-aid kit. It was also observed in the 2s room that they did not have their emergency contact sheets present within the classroom or in their to-go kit. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: On date of inspection, Director added missing items to first-aid kits/go bags. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Good repair/Building Surfaces (3270.72(c)/3270.76)

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, it was observed in the 2s room that the window screen was ripped. It was also observed on the outdoor play space that there is a doorway with a latch that leads to a passageway of rocks and debris. The latch was not locked and was accessible to children. Requirement: Screens shall be in good repair. 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: On date of inspection, lock was ordered for crawl space. Lock arrived and was immediately placed on latch. Staff have been directed to keep the latch locked at all times. Key to lock is in Director's office to limit ability for latch to be unlocked in future. Window screen will be replaced by a new screen in good repair and until it is replaced, staff have been instructed to keep window closed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

During renewal inspection on 8/27/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #3 completed the training on 8/5/24. Staff person #5 has not completed the required First-Aid Pediatric & CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 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 #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member #5 will sign-up for a CPR course immediately. In the interim, Staff Person #5 will continuously be supervised by a staff member who has the completed trainings and is able to interact with children unsupervised. In the event there is no staff available to supervise Staff Person #5, the Director will supervise within classroom. Inspection: Renewal. 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))

During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 10/1/24, 11/1/24, 12/1/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, 3/3/25, 4/7/25. 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: Center conducted a fire drill on day of inspection 4/7/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).