JLC DAY CARE

2025

1. High risk8/7/2025

   General Health and Safety (3270.21)

   In Room #2 (Toddler Room), the pencil sharpener cord was freely hanging, creating a potential choking hazard. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The pencil sharpener was removed from the toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/7/2025
2. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   In the children's restroom in an unlocked cabinet below the sink it was observed a can of Lysol spray labeled, "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN" was accessible to children while in the restroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Lysol Spray can was removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/7/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

   On excursions (3270.75(d))

   The facility's main excursion first-aid kit/to go bag lacked a bottle of water and emergency contact forms. Requirement: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). Correction: The Emergency Contact Forms and bottle of water were put in the main excursion first aid kit/bag. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/29/2025
4. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

   Refrigerator (3270.107)

   The refrigerator, in Room #1, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer. 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: A thermometer was immediately placed in the refrigerator and checked before cert rep left the daycare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/7/2025
5. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

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

   The file for child #2 contained a Financial Agreement form that had updates more than six-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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: The operator will have the parent review the forms and update them with date and signature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/30/2025
6. Medium-High riskStandard 128/7/2025

   12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

   The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 lacked an updated Health Assessment. The last Health Assessment on file for Staff Person(s) #1 was dated: 06.2023. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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 operator has an updated physical (Dated: 08.19.2025) which is now in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/29/2025
7. Medium risk8/7/2025

   Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

   The file for Child #1 (PS) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specifically, the initial assessment was dated June 2024 and the updated assessment was dated July 2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: The child file was updated with the most recent health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/15/2025
8. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

   Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

   The file for child(ren) #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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 operator will update the Emergency Contact Forms every six months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/30/2025
9. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

   Each child care space (3270.124(c))

   Room #1 lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: The Emergency Contact Forms were added to the classroom folder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/7/2025
10. Medium risk8/7/2025

    Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

    The Fee Agreement Form for Child File(s) #4 and #5 lacked the "Date of Admission." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The Date of Admission date will be added to the child files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/7/2025
11. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The Child Service Report(s) for child(ren) #4 and #5 were/was lacking a six-month update from the last. (SEE LIS 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 operator will get the Child Service Reports completed and placed in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/30/2025
12. Medium-High risk4/29/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 04.29.2025, the owner/operator/director tested the fire detection system and it was found to be inoperable. 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 provider immediately bought six smoke alarms and placed one in each room and one above the restroom in the hallway. The CR and owner/operator will FT to show all six units are operable. The landlord was called and he is getting an electrician to replace the smoke alarms. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/9/2025
13. Medium-High risk4/29/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    The light fixture cover on the ceiling was observed to have a black substance which appeared to be mold. On the first floor, in the lady's restroom, was a heating unit surrounded by sheet metal covering with a wooden casing had sharp edges which pose a cutting hazard. 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. Correction: The owner/operator will clean the light fixture cover and send a picture to the CR. The owner/operator will repair the sharp edges and send a picture to CR. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/29/2025
14. Medium-High risk4/29/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    A green bin in a 2 x 4 bookcase had a cracked corner which posed a pinch point and/or cutting hazard 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 owner/operator/director replaced the bin. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/29/2025