THE CHILDRENS PLACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of obtaining a minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in 2024. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #2 has documentation of 12 hours of child care training for 2024. (attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The facility was observed to have a canvas and wood sling style book rack that was broken and unstable in the front room. 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 book rack has been discarded. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10))

The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a CPR certificate from National CPR Foundation which is not a PQAS approved training or instructor. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff person #1 is scheduled for a PQAS approved CPR class on Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 4:30pm. (attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A rocking chair in the infant room was observed to have a tear in the corner of the cushion. 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 rocking chair tear in the corner has been repaired and added to the checklist. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age appropriate (3270.101(a))

The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have a Police Cozy Coup that was observed to have a broken bolt cap on the wheel causing a sharp edge. Requirement: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Correction: The Police Cozy Coup has been removed from the play area and discarded. Play equipment and materials will be added to the checklist. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

The trim pieces on the half wall, and bookshelf in the Pre-K room were observed to have tape that was used to repair the item that is lifting and peeling off. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All of the tape has been removed. The half wall has been repaired with new trim. The shelf has been sanded and repainted. Peeled/Damaged paint has been added to the checklist. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have a hole in the ground at the gate that is approximately 2" deep and 10"X10" wide, causing a trip 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 hole has been filled with soil and has been added to the checklist Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The files for Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were observed to lack documentation of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional at least annually as evidenced by only documentation of completing an on-line fire safety training course was present in their files. 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: The required annual Fire Safety Training conducted by a fire protection professional has been added to the checklist. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack evidence of renewing their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This was evidenced by certificates of competence in the file dated 07/21/22 and 07/29/24 demonstrating a lapse of 8 days. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: The required renewal of CPR on or before the expiration date has been added to the checklist. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).