GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE CHILDCARE LLC

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3280.24(a))

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a current Certificate of Compliance posted. 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: Facility did not receive a current certificate of compliance after the last renewal inspection on 10/28/24. The regional office was contacted to receive a current certificate of compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(3)/3280.182(5))

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4's emergency contact did not have the parental signature for obtaining emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: On 10/5/25, the facility obtained written parental consent for first aid for all currently enrolled children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. (3280.174)

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 listed as driver for the facility's documentation of licensed expired on 6/11/25 Requirement: The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license. Correction: Staff #4 driver's license are current with a issued date of 10/9/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Towels labeled and laundered (3280.134(b))

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Children washing their hands in the bathroom before lunch, and all the children using the same cloth towel to dry their hands Requirement: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. Correction: Each child has their own hand cloth for handwashing. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Given parents in writing (3280.121(b))

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no signed documentation of transportation policy in children's file/ or facility's handbook between parent and facility Requirement: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Correction: Facility's policy handbook has been updated to include transportation arrangements for all children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: A can of paint was observed inside the lower cabinet under the sink in the facility's bathroom unlocked, and 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: The paint has been removed from the cabinet under the sink in the facility's bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's NSOR was dated 11/21/19 Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff #3 NSOR clearance is now current and has been filed in the staff's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contact when arises/Contact when ended (3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4))

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of method of contacting parents at the onset and the end of the emergency Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction: The facility's emergency plan has been updated, and provides a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and at the end of the emergency, to provide instructions as to how parents can safely reunited with their children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3280.20)

During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy and continuity plan of operations has been updated and is available to all staff members for review and updated training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3280.102(c))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility has embedded equipment that was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering. Requirement: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction: Children will not play on the outside play equipment until the equipment is anchored firmly and in good repair and maintained over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3280.14/3280.20)

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility's shaken aby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Great Minds shaken baby policy will be updated to include identification and prevention of child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contact when arises/Contact when ended (3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction: Great Minds emergency plan was updated to include a method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of an emergency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space (3280.63)

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's outdoor play space had debris- wood etc. in the yard that was accessible to children Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Correction: The wood in the outdoor play space was removed to ensure the safety of all children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3280.123(a))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was not signed by the operator Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Operator reviewed child's #3 agreement and provided a signature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3280.123(a)(5))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement did not have release persons listed Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The parent of child #3 agreement was updated to list a release person for the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was last signed on 3/25/24 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: Child #3 file has been updated with an updated signed agreement received by the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1s health assessment was dated 7/12/23 Child # 2's health assessment was dated 9/27/23 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: Child #1 received an updated health assessment and will be kept in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training (3280.31(f)(10))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/11/22 Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff #1 pediatric CPR/First Aid is now current dated, 11/6/2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have a child service report Child # 3's agreement did not include services provided 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: Child #1 service report was completed and saved in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).