LEARNING TREE CHILD CARE LLC

Prohibit items in crib (3270.106(j))

Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a mobile hanging from the crib, a noise machine present in the crib, and a toy attached to the slat of the crib. Requirement: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Correction: Items were immediately removed from the crib. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a weighted tube laid across the infant's torso. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The item on the child was immediately removed. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Mold and peeling paint on wall in preschool room, hole in building structure allows rainwater to come into facility, and mushrooms growing on carpet in corner where mold and hole are located. 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: Director will contact landlord to have moldy wall removed. all mold treated and new drywall put up and painted. Landlord will also take care of covering the hole in outside of building to prevent water getting in. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file of staff #1 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: 2-7-25 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #2 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: sent 8-18-25 and clearance dated 8-27-25 (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Correction: Staff's NSOR clearance was in their file at the time of inspection so nothing more is needed to correct this in the moment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed in the outdoor play space, the right door of the shed had an exposed nail and wood across the bottom detached from the structure. 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: Director will repair the shed door by screwing the loose board back onto the shed door. 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 file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-21-25 and 4-11-23. 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 person had already received the health assessment but it was late. So nothing to correct currently. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Director will conduct an emergency drill as soon as possible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: The director will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local and county municipalities. 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 smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart based on the following documentation: 7-9-24 to 8-9-24 = 31 day. 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: smoke detection system was tested the day certification rep was here. Smoke detectors will be tested every 30 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.192(2)(iii))

The file of staff #3 had mandated training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-29-24 and 9-12-19. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Once the director realized this training was out of date, she had the staff complete the training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Safe routes posted (3270.171(c))

At the time of the inspection, there was not written notification of safe routes posted. Requirement: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: During the time of inspection, the director posted this information in the front parent area. 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 file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-12-24 and 4-4-22. 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: Once the director realized the staff was out of compliance on her Health assessment she instructed the staff to get the form completed by her physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: 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: During the inspection, the director contacted the parent and got the updated info and put it on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's home address of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Director contacted the parent during this inspection and updated this information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

There were no handwashing signs at the tall sink located in the toddler corner and at the 4 toilets in the pre-school space 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: Handwashing signs were copied and hung in the appropriate areas. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

At the time of the inspection, there was not a first aid kit present in the infant room where children were receiving care. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: Child emergency forms will be copied and put in every classroom backpack which contain the first aid kits so when staff take some of the kids outside they will not have to leave the classroom without a first aid kit 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 of staff #1 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA State Police; 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA Child Abuse. 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. Correction: Once the director realized that the staff was out of compliance with her clearances she was instructed to apply for them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Observed loose sheets in the crib labeled for child #1. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The crib sheet was replaced with a smaller crib sheet so there was no bunching. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).