LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE SCHOOL SOUTH INC

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

The health assessment, dated 1/13/25, that was on file for Child #2 did not include a statement indicating the child was free from contagious or communicable diseases. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Parent contacted Doctor to fill out the health assessment form and indicate the child is free from contagious or communicable diseases. 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 emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #3 were dated 9/2024. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. 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: Child #3's parent recently reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The emergency contact information on file for Child #6 and Child #7 was observed to be missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Doctor's name, address, and telephone number were added to emergency contact information for Child #6 and Child #7. 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 fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/24/25 to 2/24/25. 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: Director will check testing logs weekly to ensure compliance. The fire detection system was tested within 30 days of the last fire detection system test. Documented proof of this is on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB (3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2))

The only health assessment and tuberculosis screening test on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) were dated 7/1/25, which was after Staff #5 began working with children. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: All cited staff have current health assessments and tuberculosis screening tests. Documentation of complete health assessments and tuberculosis screening tests are in each staff's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

Plastic bags, which were accessible to young toddlers, were observed in a light blue plastic drawer in the Toddler 1 Room. Staff #6 acknowledged that children in the Toddler 1 Room were still putting objects in their mouths. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: Plastic bag was removed. Staff is now aware of what can be stored that is accessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency exit door in the Toddler 2 Room was observed to have a deadbolt that was locked during the inspection, when children were in care, causing an obstruction to a means of egress. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Employee that opens the center will walk around center before opening to ensure all exits are open and unlocked. The deadbolt on the emergency exit door in the Toddler 2 Room was unlocked. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair (3270.76/3270.102(a))

The radiator near the closet in the Preschool Room was covered in dust. Also, there was a hole in the wall near the doorway to the Preschool Room. In the same room, peeling wallpaper was observed near the nap mats, and a ceiling vent by the door was covered in dust. A radiator with brown stains was observed in the Preschool Room's closet. The Preschool Room Restroom had a dusty air vent, and two toilets with two exposed bolts each near their base. A dusty air vent was near the Toddler 1 Room doorway. The Pre-K Restroom also had a dusty air vent. One crack was observed on the white fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area, and eight cracks were on the white fence in the Main Outdoor Play Area. Also, a plastic brown toy container in the Main Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two sharp, cracked edges at its base. A bicycle merry-go-round, that was located in the Main Outdoor Play Area, was observed to have chipping yellow 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. 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 radiator near the closet in the Preschool Room that was covered in dust was cleaned. The hole in the wall near the doorway to the Preschool Room was covered. The peeling wallpaper that was observed near the nap mats was covered, and a ceiling vent by the door was cleaned. A radiator with brown stains will be cleaned and painted in Preschool Room's closet. The Preschool Room Restroom air vent was cleaned. The two toilets bolt each near their base, was covered. A dusty air vent was near the Toddler 1 Room was cleaned. The Pre-K Restroom dusty air vent was cleaned. Outdoor fence cracks will be fixed by November 15th 2025. I will update the certification representative when they are complete. In the meantime, cracks will be covered. Brown toy container cracks will be covered. Bicycle merry go round will be cleaned and re-painted by November 15th 2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an NSOR certificate on file dated 6/26/25. This was required to be obtained prior to the staff working with children. 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: All staff will have a copy of requests for the criminal history record and complete clearance in their files before their start date. Staff #5 has a current NSOR certificate on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

Staff #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/9/24 and 9/10/25; Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/12/24 and 10/1/25; Staff #4 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/14/24 and 10/1/25; Staff #8 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/8/24 and 9/29/25. In each case, more than a year had lapsed between the trainings. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: All cited staff have current fire safety training. Documentation of completed and current fire safety training is in each staff's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

Staff person #5 had 6 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file, but not the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person took the missing training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #1 being dated 5/6/19 and 8/7/24, and for Staff person #2 being dated 8/20/19 and 8/29/24. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff have taken their mandated reported training and are currently compliant. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(a)/3270.66(d))

Hempz lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed about hip height on a wooden shelf in the Preschool Room. Instant Cold Compress, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a bookbag that was hung, about elbow height, on a coat hanger in the Pre-K Room. Three climbing nightshade plants were observed to be growing along the white fence in the outdoor Main Playground. Also, one red and one pink chrysanthemum plant were observed in the outdoor Main Playground. All of these plants were accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: The "keep out of reach of children" items were removed from the classrooms. The toxic plants were removed from fence and playground. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair (3270.76/3270.102(a))

A cracked wall plate cover was observed, about hip height, on the wall next to the changing table in the Toddlers Room. A cracked red basket was observed on a wooden shelf in the School Age Room. Ripped netting was observed on a soccer goal in the outdoor Main Playground. 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. 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: wall plate cover was fixed in toddle room red basket was removed from school age classroom soccer nets were removed from playground - new ones were ordered Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

A black chair that was in the Preschool Room was observed to have a seat with torn fabric. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The black chair was patched and new chair was ordered Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: release person was added to all agreements in children's files 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 emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 11/15/23 and 6/14/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed an emergency contact form. 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: Child's file was reviewed/updated with parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).