CHARLOTTE L CASTERLINE M D EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated (3270.161(d))

Two slices of cheese pizza were observed in a Paw Patrol lunch box that was on a wooden cubby shelf in the hallway outside of the Toddler Room. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated. Requirement: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. Correction: Have staff check cubbies daily to ensure food items belonging to student are placed in the fridge. The two slices of cheese pizza were refrigerated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 7/7/2023. This staff was required to complete an updated health assessment by 7/2025. 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 #1 will have a updated health assessment completed an on file to ensure compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7))

The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was observed to be missing the parent's home telephone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: Reminded enrolled parents, that file documents like the emergency forms must be filled out in there entirety. Also the necessary correction were made to the children files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A blue sensory pad, that was hanging from a hook in the Quiet Cube section of the Preschool Room, was observed to have torn fabric. 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: Each month staff will check classroom items that are used daily by students are not ripped, broken or damaged in anyway. The blue sensory pad was disposed of. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

The first-aid kit in the Preschool Room was observed to be accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: Make sure the bookbag with the first aid kit is out of reach of students using the tallest child in the room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a green bookbag that was hanging from a hook near the entrance door to the Preschool Room. The hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room. 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 hand sanitizer was removed from the bookbag and placed out of reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

A protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing from one electrical outlet that was on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room. This outlet was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Ensure we are regularly checking the outlets are covered properly. The electrical outlet that was on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room is now covered with a protective receptacle cover. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for Staff #1 did not include proof that a full New York sex offender registry check was conducted at the time of hire. Staff #1 had resided in New York within the 60 months prior to their first day working with children. Facility Person #5 had Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 8/5/2020 and 8/9/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Facility Person #5 (see code sheet for first day working at facility) had an FBI clearance on file dated 8/7/25, which is more than 45 days after they began working at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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: A copy of the NY State Sex Offender Clearance will be placed in staff file and remain their while the staff remains employed for the originization. Staff #1 completed the full New York sex offender registry check and proof of this is on file. Facility Person #5 has a current Child Abuse Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Two dirty stuffed plush toys, which were a red car and green turtle, were observed in the Pre-K Room. Also, in the same room, one red and two green seating mats were observed to be torn. One stuffed plush llama toy and one rainbow sequins teddy bear in the Preschool Room were observed to be dirty. The Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a black trash can with a cracked lid. This posed a potential scratching 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: Throw away the dirty stuffed animals and replace them with new ones that are in clean and good condition, as well as throwing away the ripped mat and replacing the seating cushion. The trash can with the cracked lid was completely removed from the Outdoor Play Area and thrown away. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Chipped paint was observed on the light gray wall, near the calendar, in the Older Toddler Room. Peeling paint was observed along the walls near the Dramatic Play Area in the Pre-K Room. Peeling and chipped paint were observed along the light gray walls near the play washing machine in the Preschool Room. Also, in this same room, chipped paint was observed on the turquoise-colored walls near the windows. The Indoor Toddler Play Space had chipped and peeling paint along the wall by the refrigerator. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All cited areas that had paint damage will be covered so that children do not have access to any damaged paint. This will be a temporary repair until building maintenance can arrive to put on a fresh new coat of paint. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan posted (3270.27(d))

The emergency plan was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Staff person #1 acknowledged that the emergency plan was not posted at all. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: Staff #1, compiled all emergency plan documents into a file and placed the file on the sign in table which is at a conspicuous location in the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The file for Staff person #1 did not include a full New York sex offender registry check at the time of hire. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position until all completed paperwork is on file at the facility. Correction: Moving forward Admin will double check regulations in regards to "out of state" clearances and regulations per reach state and ensure that expectations align with PA regulations for compliance. On the day of the inspection, Staff person #1 obtained the full New York sex offender registry check and is now fully compliant with all required clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 7/3/2023 and 10/22/2024. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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: Staff person #1 is currently compliant with their fire safety training. Staff #1 will ensure that the next "fire safety" training is completed before 10/22/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

The telephone number of the nearest ambulance was not observed by the office telephone or the telephone that was in the hallway near the Preschool Room. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: Check and display a new "Emergency Number Sheet" adding a local ambulatory service. The telephone number of the nearest ambulance is now posted by the office telephone and the telephone that is in the hallway near the Preschool Room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

One brown stained ceiling tile was observed in the #2 Restroom. The wall next to the basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a piece of sharp, rusted metal wire mesh that was accessible to the children. The basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have chipped wood with rough edges. The gate by the shed in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two exposed bolts. Push pins were observed on a yellow poster board near the entrance to the facility. The exposed bolts and push pins were accessible to children. 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: Admin will work with maintenance to ensure that the facility is monitoring all areas and surfaces to ensure the safety of all the students and family. The brown stained ceiling tile was repaired, the wall next to the basement door in the Outdoor Play Area that had the piece of sharp, rusted metal wire mesh was cemented over and no longer is accessible to the children. The basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was repaired and no longer has chipped wood with rough edges. The exposed bolts that were on the gate by the shed in the Outdoor Play Area are now covered with bolt covers. Push pins were removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

A child was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Toddler Room. One side of the cot was against a shelf and another side of the cot was against a wall. The child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of the cot. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Staff will place cot and walk around it ensuring their is 2 feet of spacing on the three sides of the cot. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms. 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: Admin will make sure that we are using the appropriate tools to measure the child's development goals. We will make sure they are done every six months. Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 now have child service reports on file. These child service reports were completed using the Department's form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6))

The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was missing the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and did not include a health insurance policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Admin will ensure emergency contact forms are filled out in their entirety. The telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and a health insurance policy number were added to the emergency contact information for Child #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include a parent's work phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Admin will ensure emergency contact forms are completed entirely before admission. A parent's work phone number was added to Child #3's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

There was no documentation on file proving that annual emergency drills had been conducted. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Admin will ensure that a drill is done once a year and documented on the appropriate log - Appendix C - Emergency Drill Log (Form CY356). An emergency drill was conducted, and this is documented and on file at the facility. 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 evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024 and 8/8/2024 to 9/8/2024. 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 fire detection system was tested within 30 days of the last fire detection system test. This information is on file at the facility. The facility is currently compliant. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 acknowledged that they did not know if parents were provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. 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: Staff #1 will place the regulation near the bulletin board, where parents sign in and out, each day. Parents will be provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).