Ms Diannes Daycare

2025

1. Medium risk8/25/2025

   Clean, good repair, proper size (3280.108(a))

   On the back porch leading to the outdoor play space, there was a chair with the fabric torn in multiple areas with the foam exposed. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: I taped the torn part and I put a seat pad on it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/26/2025
2. Medium risk8/25/2025

   Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility (3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii))

   The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: I finished my 12 hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/2/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

   Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3280.32(a)/3280.192(4))

   The file for staff person #1 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 3-31-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: I received my certificate 8-21-25 and did not work at the facility until the certificate was received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/25/2025
4. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

   Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3280.66(a))

   In the main room on the windowsill, there was a bottle containing a purple liquid that staff identified as a cleaner and was not labeled with the contents. In the main room near the diapering area, there were bottles of Purell Hand Sanitizer and cleaner on the windowsill that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the upstairs bathroom in an unlocked drawer, there were multiple toothpastes including Colgate Total that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: I removed purple liquid and put it out of reach of the children. I removed the sanitizer. I removed the toothpaste. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/25/2025
5. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

   Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted (3280.66(a)/3280.66(c))

   On the outdoor play space, there were multiple vines of bittersweet nightshade near the left fence that were determined to be toxic and were accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: Removed vines. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/20/2025
6. Medium riskStandard 1108/25/2025

   110º F or less (3280.69(a))

   In the bathroom upstairs that children use to wash their hands, the water temperature at the sink was 137° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: I turned hot water off under the sink. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/25/2025
7. Medium risk8/25/2025

   Heat Source (3280.71)

   Staff person #1 was observed in the kitchen supervising 3 children, and the front right burner on the stove was in use and accessible to children. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: Turned stove off. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/28/2025
8. Medium risk8/25/2025

   Has all items (3280.75(c))

   The facility's first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: I purchased gauze pads. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/2/2025
9. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

   Building Surfaces (3280.76)

   On the outdoor play space, the lower play space had a bracket on the bottom of the fence that had a sharp edge that was accessible to children. In the back right corner of the play space, there were a couple screws that were protruding out and splintering wood with sharp edges that were visible hazards. The left side of the door frame on the lower play space had a loose edge of the frame with a nail with a sharp edge protruding out that were visible hazards. In the back left corner area of the play space, the fence had two metal posts with sharp edges on top that were visible hazards. On the fence on the left side of the play space, there were metal wires on the fence with sharp edges, and there were screws protruding out with sharp edges at the bottom of the front side of the fence on the lower play space that were visible hazards. 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 sharp edges on the fence and surfaces will be covered. The sharp edges of the wood, the screws, and the nails will be covered or removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
10. Medium risk8/25/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3280.77(a))

    In the upstairs child care room, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the left and back walls. On the outdoor play space, the left side of the garage had white paint that was peeling in multiple areas. On the side of the house near the front play space, there were multiple areas of peeling red paint around the door frame. On the lower fenced play space area, there was peeling paint in multiple areas along the front bottom area of the fence. On the back porch leading to the outdoor play space, there was peeling paint on the fence of the porch. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The peeling paint was scraped and is no longer peeling. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/31/2025
11. Medium risk8/25/2025

    Clean and good repair (3280.102(a))

    On the outdoor play space, there were two Little Tikes Cars with leaves and visible dirt on the seats and inside of the car. 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: I removed the cars. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/9/2025
12. Medium risk8/25/2025

    Amount of fee (3280.123(a)(1))

    The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the fee amount. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The parent did not have a co/pay. I checked file and I wrote 0 for no co/pay. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/5/2025
13. Medium risk8/25/2025

    Date fee to be paid (3280.123(a)(2))

    The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The date the fee is to be paid was added to the agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/5/2025
14. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

    Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

    The file for child #3 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #2 had child service reports that exceeded 6 months between reports. 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 updated the service report and the parent received their copy. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/20/2025
15. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

    Each child care space (3280.124(c))

    In the upstairs child care room, the emergency contact forms were not present in the room for the 3 children receiving care in the room. 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: I ran off a copy of each child's emergency contact forms and were placed in the room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/1/2025
16. Medium risk8/25/2025

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1))

    The files for child #2 and #3, preschoolers, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Parent made an appointment to Dr. Child's records were updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/8/2025
17. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

    Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy (3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(3))

    The file for child #3, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Requirement: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 8-25-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Parent took paper to Dr. and added it to the list. The shot was given just wasn't listed. The updated record was received before the child returned to the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/26/2025
18. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

    Every 60 days (3280.94(a)(1))

    According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 11-6-24 to 1-6-25 and 5-6-25 to 7-7-25. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: They are up to date now. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/29/2025
19. Medium-High risk8/25/2025

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

    According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected smoke alarms in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year. 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: Tested the alarms on the 14th of September instead of 15th. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/14/2025