THE AVENUES CHILD CARE

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

On 05/07/26 a complaint investigation was conducted regarding an incident on 05/01/26. Cert Rep learned that child #1 eloped from the facility and was found by a stranger located a few blocks down from the facility. Staff #1 was supervising a group of 10 PS children, staff #1 was assigned child #1 for supervision, and staff was not aware that the child eloped from the facility. 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: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff 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 legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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. 05/07/26- Children will be supervised at all times. 2. 07/07/26- All staff will receive a minimum of two hours of training in in supervision. The training will be scheduled upon approval of the content by the Regional Office. 3. 08/07/26- The legal entity will begin using a checklist to count children as soon as the form has been approved by the Regional Office. The legal entity shall do this checklist for a minimum of three months from the date the checklist is approved and will send it to the Regional Office weekly, by Monday 10:00 AM. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

During the renewal inspection on 10/09/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1, a provisional employee, working alone with children. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction: Staff will not work alone with children and will remain supervised until CPSL requirements have been met. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

During the renewal inspection on 10/09/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the staff files of staff person #1. 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: Provide proof of emergency plan training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

On file at facility (3270.18(a))

During the renewal inspection on 10/09/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe a copy of the facility's current liability insurance on file at the facility, the one on file expired on 02/28/25. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Send proof of insurance today. 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 allocated unannounced monitoring on 03/11/25, Cert Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log and did not observe that the facility has been conducting the fire detection system manual testing every 30 days. This was beyond the 30-day requirement. 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: Manually test fire system today, and document on fire drill log. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the renewal inspection on 10/11/24, Cert Rep did not observe two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the file of staff person #1. 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: Provider will place two written references in staff person's file immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).