ANGELS PLACE

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

The legal entity representative self-reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool-aged) who were napping in the Gross Motor Room. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Staff Person #1 left the Gross Motor Room and went up one flight of stairs to unlock the back porch door for Staff Person #2, who had locked themselves out of the building. Staff Person #1 then returned to the Gross Motor Room. As a result, the 4 children were left alone and unsupervised for a short period of time. Requirement: 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: Staff person #1 took approximately 20 seconds to let staff person #2 into the building (due to freezing temperatures) and immediately returned to the children. Staff person #2 also went to check on the children to ensure their safety. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

The legal entity representative self reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool-aged) who were napping in the Gross Motor Room. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Staff Person #1 left the Gross Motor Room and went up one flight of stairs to unlock the back porch door for Staff Person #2, who had locked themselves out of the building. Staff Person #1 then returned to the Gross Motor Room. As a result, the 4 children were left alone and unsupervised for a short period of time. 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: Staff person #1 took approximately 20 seconds to let staff person #2 into the building (due to freezing temperatures) and immediately returned to the children. Staff person #2 also went to check on the children to ensure their safety. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

The legal entity representative self reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool-aged) who were napping in the Gross Motor Room. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Staff Person #1 left the Gross Motor Room and went up one flight of stairs to unlock the back porch door for Staff Person #2, who had locked themselves out of the building. Staff Person #1 then returned to the Gross Motor Room. As a result, the 4 children were left alone and unsupervised for a short period of time. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: Staff person #1 took approximately 20 seconds to let staff person #2 into the building (due to freezing temperatures) and immediately returned to the children. Staff person #2 also went to check on the children to ensure their safety. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arts and crafts non-toxic (3270.66(e))

Two cans of shaving cream, that are labeled "Keep out of reach of children," were observed in a closet in the Older Toddler room. Based on staff statements, it was reported that the children participate in art projects using the shaving cream. Requirement: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. Correction: The shaving cream was removed from the classroom and will no longer be used by children in art projects. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

The two most recent emergency drills conducted on file at the facility were dated more than 12 months apart: 8/27/24 and 10/2/25. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: The annual emergency drill was conducted on 10/2/25 and Angels' Place was in compliance with 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.27(a)(6) at the time of the inspection. 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))

The two most recent health assessments in the file for Facility Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 3/23/23 and 10/28/25. 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: The updated Health Assessment (dated 10/25/25) was present in the facility persons file at the time of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parents's work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The school the parent attends is online, so the home address and phone number was added under the name of the school on the Emergency Contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Children's resting mats were observed to be torn on the edges, exposing the interior and were not in good repair in the Basement Gross Motor Space. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The rest mats were repaired at the creases and the edges to ensure children cannon access the material on the inside. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

Children's toys were observed to be obstructing the exit door from the Older Toddler room to the foyer. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The toys were removed at the time of the inspection, and the doorway (means of egress) was made accessible. 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))

The facility's fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing was observed to be dated on 1/3/25. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under the fac 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: Angels' Place's fire detection system was tested on 03/20/2025 and was documented on the Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log as required by the Department of Human Services. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The facility has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted was documented on 1/3/25. 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 on 03/20/25 and was documented in the Fire Drill Log as required by the Department of Human Services. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Facility person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR and the Health & Safety training. Requirement: Facility persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no facility persons available to supervise facility person #1, facility person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Facility Person #1 no longer works for Angels' Place. Her last day of employment was 03/27/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

Facility person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #1 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR and the Health & Safety training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, facility person #1 must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #1, facility person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Facility Person #1 no longer works at Angels' Place. Her last day of employment was 3/27/25. Angels' Place will ensure that staff members who have not completed the pre-service trainings will not work unsupervised with children. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 11-28-24 to 1-3-25. 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: The system had been tested on 1-3-25 and documented in the Fire Drill and fire Detection Log as required by the Department of Human Services. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

The two most recent health forms on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/2/22 and 10/28/24. 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: The staff health assessment was current and in the employee's file at the time of the inspection on 11/5/24. 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))

The file for child #1 had documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form and parent agreement form on 10/26/23 and 9/24/24, and the file for child #2 had documentation dated 2/13/24 and 9/19/24, which are more than 6 months apart. 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: The Emergency Contact and Agreement forms were updated in both parents' files at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Angels' Place obtained the parent's work address and telephone number, and it was added to the Emergency Contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).