Saint Benedict Center

Transportation First Aid Kit (3270.178)

The van used for transportation was missing soap from the first aid kit. The bus used for transportation was missing a bottle of water from the first aid kit. Requirement: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. Correction: The director went into the office and grabbed a new water bottle and new soap and asked the van driver and the bus driver to replace them in their vehicles. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

In the bathroom of room 102 the left toilet stall was missing a hand washing 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: The Director notified the teachers of the missing sign, and by the end of the day the signs had been replaced inside the bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

On the side of the steps at the back entrance was peeling paint. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The Director spoke to the Maintenace man who immediately removed the paint from the back stairs completely. He then repainted the side of it so that no chipped paint was present. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In room 202 the clear corner safety cover was missing sharp corner accessible to children. 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 Director spoke to the Maintenace man who immediately went to room 202 and replaced the cover that was missing. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide which state keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))

Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma. Requirement: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The director spoke to the staff member who notified them that they were almost done completing their GED here in Erie. In the meantime, the director sent the Diploma to the approved agency for proper verification and translation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff #4 and 5's files did not contain proof of education or verified proof of childcare experience. Staff #3's file did not contain verified proof of childcare experience. 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: The Director spoke to the above-named staff and asked them to give the verification sheet to their past employer for them to fill out. The Director also asked the staff to have them turned into her by October 1, 2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff #1's initial Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/31/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI Clearance's are dated 1/8/2020 and 1/9/2025 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #6 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/8/2020 and 7/5/2025 and NSOR Certificates are dated 1/17/2020 and 7/2/2025 both are more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 1/7/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 4/9/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 3/13/2020 and 8/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/6/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: All of the above staff clearances have since been received. The Director will make sure to have a system in place so that the clearances do not exceed the 5 years. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: All of the above listed staff had gotten their trainings and clearances they were just turned in late. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

At approximately 1:05pm in the room called 103 but marked 104 when staff #1 who was covering for a break was asked who they were in charge of the first time they said that they did not know. When given a second chance after the other staff in the room named which children they were in charge of they still could not name who they were in charge of. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: The staff member was given a list of each of the teacher's primary children to wear with her badge to help her identify the children. The staff member was also asked throughout the day the names of the children she would be in charge of should the teacher leave the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(d))

In room 201 was a corn plant which is toxic to children, was on the windowsill accessible to children. In the preschool and the infant/young toddler outside play space was a ginkgo biloba tree that was dropping seed pods on the ground that are toxic to children were accessible to children. Requirement: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: The plant in room 201 was immediately removed from the classroom. The tree on the playground outside was cut down a week after being told it was harmful to children. The children were not allowed to play in the area where the fruits from the tree were landing until the tree was cut down. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

The refrigerator in room 201 was missing a thermometer. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: A thermometer was placed in rooms 201s fridge upon inspection of the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

In room 201 the tall shelf to the left of the entrance was unstable when touched. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: The shelf was bolted to the wall the next day using fasteners to attach it to the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

In room B-03 foam letters were observed with teeth marks accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the infant/young toddler outside play space were ginkgo biloba seeds on the ground smaller than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The foam letters with bite marks in them were immediately thrown out in the classroom upon inspection. The fruit from the tree outside were swept up, but due to them falling so often, the director told the teachers to not allow the children to play on that area of the playground until the tree could be removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In room 204, 203, and B-01 were cracked magna tiles with rough edges and not in good repair. In room 203 a clear bin containing suction blocks was cracked with sharp edges. In room B-01 in the block area was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges. In the back right of the preschool outside play space there was a gate with many exposed bolts. 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 magna tiles were removed immediately from the classrooms that were cracked. The bins that were broken were thrown out as well in the classrooms. The bolts on the playground were fixed by the Maintenace man the next day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small child size blue couch was blocking the second exit door. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The child size couch was immediately moved from in front of the door upon inspection of the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

In room B-03 the sink in the classroom was missing 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: There were 2 handwashing signs above the sink in the bathroom area, so Alyssa moved one of the handwashing signs above the classroom sink side. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

In the room marked 104 but called 103 there was peeling paint under the window in the diapering area. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The maintenance man went into room 103 and painted the wall where the peeling paint was at. He also checked the entire classroom for peeling paint, including pulling out shelves to check behind them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the 202 only bathroom the toilet bolts were exposed. 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 bolts in the bathroom had recently been replaced. The Maintenace man took duct tape and covered all of the exposed bolts around the toilet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small unlidded trash can was being used to throw away tissues that has been contaminated by human secretion. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: The trash can was immediately taken down and disposed of upon inspection of the classroom. The classroom was given a small garbage can with a lid to dispose of Kleenex in. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

In room 201 crest kid toothpaste which stated keep out of reach of children was laying on top of the toothbrush holder accessible to children. In room 203 kids crest toothpaste which states keep out of reach of children was sitting on the counter accessible to children. In the main hall on the resource table by the office accessible to children was hand sanitizer which states keep out of the reach of children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Crest toothpaste as well as the hand sanitizer were immediately removed from access to the children at the time of inspection. The hand sanitizer was placed in the office in a cupboard, and the toothpaste was locked in a cupboard in the above-mentioned classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The assistant director added the appropriate names of the persons from the emergency contact sheet upon inspection of the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

Child #1 file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The assistant director obtained the doctors telephone number via the internet and wrote it on the emergency contact sheet upon inspection of the child files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

In room 204 and the room called 103 but marked 104 the emergency transportation plan was not posted. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: The emergency transportation plan was posted on the outside of the room on the white board where all of the information and daily activities are written upon initial inspection of the classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).