LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTERS FOWLER

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/6/26. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The last recorded fire drill on the fire drill log was conducted 1/2/26, 63 days prior to the inspection. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Fire drill was conducted. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

An inspection was conducted 1/13/26 as a result of self-reported noncompliance by the facility. On 1/7/26, Child #1 found a "BC Watermelon Zlush vape pen" in the PreK Classroom. Staff immediately turned the vape pen in to the director of the facility. All vape products are considered toxics. 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 vape pen was removed from the center. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 included NSOR certificates that were not updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the NSOR certificates on file being dated 3/6/20 and 4/8/25. The PA Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 3/31/25, after their date of hire. As of 2/1/25, all staff are required to have a PA Child Abuse Clearance on file prior to beginning employment at the child care center. 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: Staff #2 NSOR was updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone upstairs. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, Bowl Bryte cleaner, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the floor of the staff bathroom upstairs. The children must walk past the open door of the staff bathroom to reach the children's bathroom. The cleaner was accessible to the 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: Cleaner was removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Above ground window opening restricted to 6" (3270.72(d))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the window in the bathroom upstairs was not modified to prevent it from opening more than 6 inches. Requirement: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction: Window safety clips were puled out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, Staff Person #3 stated that children would discard their paper towels in the kitchen area after using the bathroom. The room is a U-shape, with the bathroom at one end and the kitchen area at the other end. The bathroom was not equipped with a trash can. Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: Handsfree trash can was placed in bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the changing table in the right annex room, where they were accessible to the toddlers. Plastic bags were observed on the changing table in the left annex room. Diapers in plastic packaging were observed on a shelf approximately 18 inches high in the left annex room. Ladybug push pins, less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed in an unlocked drawer approximately 24 inches high in the left annex room. Dress up clothes in a plastic bag were observed on a sensory table approximately 12 inches high in the left annex room. All of these items were accessible to the toddlers in the room. 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: Plastic bags were removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, a daily schedule could not be located in the preschool room upstairs. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Daily schedule was posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the name of the child's physician. The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Child #2 physician was added, and child #3's physician and phone number of the physician was added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the business address and phone number of the parents. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Child #1's parents business address and phone number was added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Child #3's health insurance policy number was added to the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the address of the release persons. 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: Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3's address of the release persons were added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, an emergency transportation plan could not be located in any room at the child care center. 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: Emergency transportation plan was added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #3, a preschool child, was more than 12 months old. This was evidenced by the health report on file being dated 4/10/24. 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. Correction: Child #3's physical was updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Paper towels discarded (3270.134(c))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the bathroom was not supplied with paper towels for handwashing after toileting and diapering. Requirement: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Correction: Paper towels were supplied for the bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, Staff Person #3 stated that a soiled diaper is discarded in the kitchen area. The room is a U-shape, with the bathroom at one end and the kitchen area at the other end. The bathroom is not equipped with a trash can. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: A hands-free covered can was placed in the bathroom area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include the results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Staff #1 Mantoux method at initial employment was placed in staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written statement (3270.166(1))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, there was no written feeding schedule provided by the parents for the infants enrolled at the facility. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: A written feeding schedule was provided by the parents for the infants enrolled at the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Evacuation routes posted (3270.94(a)(5))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the evacuation routes were not posted upstairs or in the right annex room. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction: Evacuation routes were posted upstairs in the right annex room. 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))

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/14/25. At that time, the 30 day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The fire detection system was not tested since 6/6/25 according to the testing log, with the exception of the alarm sounding unplanned on 8/2/25, 57 days later. At the time of the inspection, the system had not sounded since 8/2/25, 105 days prior. 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: Fire detection system was tested. 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))

An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/12/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the facility's fire detection system was reviewed. The log showed that the system has not been tested within thirty days. The log showed the testing dates of 7/2/25, 8/2/25, and 9/2/25, which is 31 days between each test. 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: Fire detection system was tested. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

An incident investigation was conducted 9/12/25. During the investigation, it was determined through interviews that a lack of supervision occurred sometime during July 2025. Staff Person #1 said that they realized they did not know where Child #1 and Child #2 were. This occurred in the Pre-K Counts Room, an L shaped back room of the first building of the facility which poses a blind spot depending on the position of the staff. Staff Person #1 found Child #1 and Child #2 around the corner of the room under a blanket together. Staff Person #1 said that the children may have been there for about five minutes. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision in classrooms with blind spots, during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground and field trips. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the supervision policy will be reviewed with all staff. Correction: 1. 9/12/2025 Children will be supervised at all times (Implemented 10/8/25) 2. 10/7/2025 All staff will review and sign off on LVCC supervision policy 2.05 Supervision of Children. (Implemented 10/8/25) 3. 9/30/2025 All staff will review and sign off on LVCC Bus Procedures for children Supervision. (Implemented 10/8/25) Inspection: Incident Investigation. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/12/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff present at the facility. Staff Person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/9/2020. Staff Person #3 had not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. The date of the mandated reporter training on file was dated 7/20/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required mandated reporter training has been completed, Staff Person #2 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 #2, then Staff Person #2 may not work in a child- care position at the facility. Correction: Staff # 2 and 3 completed mandated reporter training. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language (3270.113(c)/3270.113(d))

A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. Through interviews, the investigation found that Staff Person #1 yells harshly at children and yells at staff in front of children. Staff Person #1 has yelled in a manner that has scared the children. Staff Person #1 has yelled at a child "Fix your skirt! Why haven't you fixed your skirt yet?" bringing the child to tears. Staff Person #1 has also yelled at the school age children: "Everybody needs to be quiet." "The toddlers act better than you guys." Why aren't you guys listening?" I don't get paid enough for this." Requirement: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the Better Kid Care trainings entitled "Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior" and "School-Age Youth Programs: Positive Interactions, Positive Outcomes". The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. Correction: 1. As of 3/19/2025, staff #1, will never use harsh language in the presence of children and will not single out a child for ridicule or threaten a child or their family. 2. Staff #1 will have all required trainings completed by 4/18/2025. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).