NEW KENSINGTON EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER

2025

1. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

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

   Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (1/17/25 and 2/17/25; 3/14/25 and 4/14/25; 7/6/25 and 8/6/25) 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: Provider corrected it for September and made sure it was within 30 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
2. Medium risk9/18/2025

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

   The health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 9/10/25 more than 12 months after the previous health report dated 6/4/24. 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: Physical on file was out compliance due to back up for COVID catch ups during the pandemic Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/15/2025
3. Medium risk9/18/2025

   Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(b)/3270.182(8))

   The files for Child #1 and Child #3 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Provider made copy of the agreement ,and sent home original. This was corrected on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
4. Medium-Low risk9/18/2025

   Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

   The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the fee amount. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Provider wrote in fee amount. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
5. Medium risk9/18/2025

   Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

   The middle stall in the first floor ladies' room lacked a handwashing sign. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Provider corrected on the spot and put up a wash your hands sign. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
6. Medium risk9/18/2025

   No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

   There was peeling paint in the gym around the base boards and the blue register. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Provider painted over spots to ensure no more peeling. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/19/2025
7. Medium risk9/18/2025

   HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

   The file for Staff #1, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisors (AGS), lacked verification of the staff's experience with children. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider updated the staff's information and corrected labeling. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
8. Medium risk9/18/2025

   Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii))

   The file for Staff #4, identified as a Group Supervisor (GS), lacked verification of the staff's education. Requirement: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider researched facilities of where classes were taken and corrected the labeling on the staff data sheet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/18/2025
9. Medium-High risk9/18/2025

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

   The file for Staff #2 lacked a valid PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff #2 was still pending review and lacked a dissemination date. The file for Staff #3 lacked a valid PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff #3 was still pending review and lacked a dissemination date. 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 #2 and Staff #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider maintained a new copy or existing copy with the find finalized with a complete search for both with the dissemination date on it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/25/2025
10. Medium risk9/18/2025

    Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

    The parent letter lacked a method to contact parents and inform parents how to safely reunite with their children, as well as providing information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: The provider printed out the correct letter and gave it representative. There is also a copy of it on the parent board in the hallway. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/18/2025