BLESSED ASSURANCE HOME BASE CHILD CARE

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

Documentation of testing of interconnected fire-detection system exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 1/9/25-2/20/25; 3/19/25-4/22/25; 5/15/25-6/25/25; 7/17/25-8/21/25; 8/21/25-9/23/25. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met Correction: Documentation of testing of interconnected fire-detection system is updated Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3280.26(a)(6))

Documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually was not observed at the time of renewal inspection. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Documentation of an emergency drill is updated Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3280.151(a))

Staff person #1 has a current health assessment dated 9/1/23, which is more than 24 months ago. 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 #1 health assessment will be updated to be current Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian (3280.131(e)(2)(i))

The file for child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet) does not include a written, signed, and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian exempting them from immunizations based on religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief. Requirement: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Correction: The child #1 has a written, sign and dated statement from the parent immunization exemption Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3280.131(b)(2))

The current health assessment for child #2, an older toddler, is dated 9/7/24, which is more than 12 months ago. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: The health assessment for child #2 will be updated Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3280.131(b)(1))

Child #3, a young toddler, has a current health assessment dated 11/12/24, which is more than 6 months ago. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: Child #3's health assessment will be updated as required Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

The files for child #1 and child #3, both of whom have been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) did not include child service reports to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided. 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 § 3280.124(f). Correction: The files for children #1 & 3 service reports have been updated and will be updated every 6 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3280.32(a))

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/31/20. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff person #1 completed the mandated reporter training 9/26/25 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3280.14/3280.20)

Continuity of operations was not observed within the emergency plan at the time of renewal inspection. 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: Continuity of operations will be included within the emergency plan Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3280.14/3280.20)

Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Getting Started with Center-Based Care (6-hr) and Getting Started with Center-Based Care (10-hr) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Requirement: On 9/23/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 had completed the health and safety course titled Getting Started with Center-Based Care (6-hour and 10-hour) but had not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated staff person #1 would complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2/ PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2) by 9/28/25. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Staff #1 has completed both parts 1 and 2 of the health and safety requirements Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 have been enrolled longer than six months (see LIS code sheet) and did not have child service reports 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 § 3280.124(f). Correction: I will have the agreement for Child #1 specifying the services to be provided to the family and the child. The Children #1, #2, #4, and #5 will have child service reports on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health Information (3280.131(a))

The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 9/6/24, which is more than 60 days after the child's date of admission. (See LIS code sheet). Child #4 did not have an initial or updated health assessment on file. (See LIS code sheet for date of enrollment) Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: I will have the initial health assessment for child #3 not be updated more than 60 days after the child's date. Child #4 health assessment will be updated on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

Fire-detection testing documentation showed that time between testing exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 1/12/24-2/16/24, 4/12/24-5/17/24, 5/17/24-6/21/24, and 7/19/24-8/23/24. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Correction: I intend to test and record fire detection so that it doesn't go beyond 30 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3280.131(b)(1))

The most recent health assessment for child #1, a young toddler, is dated 4/12/23, indicating an updated health report was not provided every 6 months. The initial and updated health assessments for child #2, a young toddler, are dated more than six months apart. The initial health assessment is dated 3/23/23 and the updated health assessment is dated 9/7/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: I will have the health assessment for child #1 updated. The child #2 health assessment will be updated in 6 months following Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3280.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: I will have child #2 parents work address or work telephone number information for emergency contact Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).