RCYMCA AT BETHLEHEM BRANCH

No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited (3270.113(b)/3270.113(e))

An inspection was conducted on 6/24/26 regarding self-reported noncompliance at the child care center. On 6/19/26, at approximately 12:15pm, Staff Person #2 is seen approaching Child #2 as Child #2 starts to run from the staff. Staff Person #2 grabs the child roughly by the left arm, pulling the child toward them. Staff Person #2 then lifts the child under their armpits and takes the child to the lunch table. The view of the lunch table is obscured by a pole in the middle of the room. Ten seconds later, Staff Person #2 is seen carrying Child #2 by lifting them under their armpits to their cot, where the staff forcefully lays the child on the cot. Staff Person #2 is then seen holding the child down on the cot while Child #2 struggles beneath their hold. Staff Person #2 holds Child #2 down for approximately 45 seconds until it appears that Child #2 stops resisting. Staff Person #2 then covers Child #2 with a blanket. Child #2 stays on their cot after this, curled under their blanket. Staff Person #2 was terminated from employment at the facility on 6/19/26. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The discipline policy must address compliance with 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d, and 3270.113e. The discipline policy must include procedures that staff should follow when they are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. 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 current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. Correction: 1. The staff was terminated 6/19/26. A staff person will not use any form of physical punishment and will not restrain a child. 2. All staff will sign the approved Discipline Policy by July 31st. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. 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 inspection was conducted on 6/24/26 regarding self-reported noncompliance at the child care center. On 6/18/26 at approximately 1:25pm, Staff Person #1 took a group of nine school age children to use the bathroom inside the men's locker room. Staff Person #1 exited the bathroom with a group of eight school age children and returned to the playground. Child #1 was forgotten in the men's locker room. Child #1 exited the locker room and was able to call a parent for help in order to be reunited with the other school age children. Staff Person #1 was terminated from employment at the facility. Their last date of employment was 6/18/26. 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 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to complete an online training regarding Supervision that they have not previously completed through Better Kid Care. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to staff completing the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the trainings will be completed. Correction: 1. 6/18/26 - The staff's last day of employment was 6/18/26 and the staff was terminated on 6/19/26. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children and will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. 2. 7/31/26 - All staff will take approved supervision training by July 31, 2026. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/28/23 and 5/19/25. 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: The health assessment is currently up to date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 12. 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 immediately posted in Room 12. 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 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #8 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: The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact forms. 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 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #8 did not include the business name, 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: The business name, address, and phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the financial agreements for the following children did not include the child's date of admission: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The date of admission was immediately added to the financial agreements of the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the Young Toddler Room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The peeling paint was immediately covered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include the required preservice training: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff Person #2 has been employed more than 90 days. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #2 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Correction: Staff Person #2 will complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, a power strip was observed on the floor in the PreK C room that was plugged into a wall outlet. Three of the outlets in the power strip were not equipped with protective covers. Children under the age of 5 were observed in the room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Protective outlet covers were immediately placed in the power strip. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items/On excursions (3270.75(c)/3270.75(d))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the first aid kit in Room 13 did not include gauze or water. Staff indicated that this first aid kit is brought on the bus when transporting children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). Correction: Gauze and water were added to the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K A Room. 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 water stained ceiling tiles were immediately replaced. Inspection: Renewal. 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 unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. At approximately 10:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed walking out of a classroom followed by a group of school age children who were leaving for school following a two-hour delayed opening. Approximately two minutes later, Child #1 opened the door and asked the director for help packing his backpack. Child #1 was alone in the classroom. 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. 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: Staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups and be physically present with the children at all times. Supervision policy will be reviewed and signed by each staff member. Name to face checks will be performed by staff throughout all transitions. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(a)/3270.182(1))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. There is no health assessment on file for Child #3, who has been enrolled at the facility longer more than 60 days. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: A health assessment for Child #3 has been requested from the parents. 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 on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 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: The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information. 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: The health insurance policy information will be added to the emergency contact form. 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 on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #8 did not include the business name, 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: The business name, address, and phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms. 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 on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #8 did not include the address 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: The physician's address and phone number will be added to the emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3270.102(c))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath. 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: Mulch will be added to the playground so that there is at least 9 inches underneath the embedded playground equipment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fencing of the toddler playground and preschool playground. 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 bolts will be covered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, fraying carpet was observed along the back wall of the Teen Room. A cracked outlet faceplate was observed along the wall to the left of the Teen Room. 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 Teen Room will not be used until the fraying carpet and outlet faceplate have been repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs (3270.36(b)(5))

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/11/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from the Dominican Republic that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Staff Person #1 will have their education evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) and the results will be placed in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).