LITTLE PASITOS BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL LLC

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

Child #5's emergency contact information and agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (emergency contact info 8/15/24, 4/14/25; agreement most recent update was 2/14/25). 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 #5's emergency contact information and agreement is updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's agreement has been updated since 2/14/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The files of child #1 through #5 did not contain child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. See Code Sheet 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). Correction: The files of child #1 through #5 will contain child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Restraints prohibited (3270.113(e))

The children in the Toddler classroom were being restrained in highchairs during circle time and during a water activity (corrected during inspection). Requirement: 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. Correction: A facility person will 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. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

During naptime in the Toddler and Preschool rooms, obstructions (classroom furniture/shelves) were blocking children, interfering with proper supervision (corrected during inspection) 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. Correction: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. The obstructions in the Toddler and Preschool rooms, interfering with proper supervision, were removed during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))

It was observed, in the Toddler Room bathroom, that there was no lidded waste receptable (corrected during inspection). Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area will be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. The Toddler bathroom now has a lidded waste receptacle. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Telephone (3270.73)

The Certification Representative was not able to get in touch, by phone, with anyone in the facility when she was not given entrance to the facility. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number. Correction: The Cert Rep will be able to get in touch, by phone, with a representative of the facility when needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

It was observed that there were 11 bottles of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes accessible to children on the countertop, in the Preschool classroom (corrected during inspection). Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Immediate access (3270.24(a))

Cert Rep was not given entrance to the facility for 10-15 minutes after arriving. Cert Rep rang the doorbell and saw the staff and children in the facility, but nobody opened the door to allow entrance for this period of time. Requirement: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Correction: A staff person will provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

On file at facility (3270.18(a))

There was no current copy of the liability insurance policy on file at the facility. 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: The legal entity will have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy will be on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

The most recent documentation of testing the fire detection system was dated 9/24/24. The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: The most recent documentation of testing the fire detection system is dated 3/19/24. The testing of the fire detection system is up to date. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

There was no documentation of conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days (conducted a drill during the inspection). Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: A fire drill was conducted during the visit on 3/19/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Building Surfaces (3270.61/3270.76)

It was observed, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was a trampoline, ramps, steps, and foam wedges for gross motor use, in the classroom (corrected during inspection). Requirement: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. 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: In the Preschool 3 classroom, there are no longer any trampoline, ramps, steps, and foam wedges for gross motor use, in the classroom (corrected during inspection) 3/19/25 Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

Staff person #1's file did not include acceptable verification of education from another country (no translation and US equivalency). Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Staff person #1's file will include acceptable verification of education from another country (with translation and US equivalency) Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lighting (3270.78)

It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not sufficient lighting in the room where the children were napping (corrected during inspection). Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Correction: In the Infant room, there is sufficient lighting in the room where the children were napping (corrected during inspection). Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

It was observed, in the Preschool 3 classroom, that there was one missing protective outlet cover (corrected during inspection). Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: In the Preschool 3 classroom, there is no missing protective outlet cover (corrected during inspection) 3/19/25 Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #1's file did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff person #1's file now contains a completed Disclosure Statement. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. (corrected during inspection) Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction: The operator is providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. (corrected during inspection) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

There was no documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days (tested during inspection). The facility did not have proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation). Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: There is documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days (tested during inspection). The facility does have proof/attestation of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation). 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))

The records of child #2 through child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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: The records of child #2 through child #5 do contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

It was observed that there was no posted, written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in all of the child care spaces (corrected during inspection). Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in all of the child care spaces is posted (corrected during inspection) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

Child #2s emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (corrected during inspection) Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Child #2's emergency contact information does include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: The parents of child #1 through #5 will receive the original agreement Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Child #5's agreement does specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written plan (3270.111(a))

It was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant classroom. (Corrected during inspection) Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Correction: There is a written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

It was observed that the refrigerator in the Infant classroom did not have an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection). 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: The refrigerator in the Infant classroom does have an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).