EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT KENDAL CROSSLANDS COMMUNI

Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.123(a)/3270.181(c))

On November 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the fee agreements reviewed for child#1 and child#2 were not signed and dated by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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: Will sign agreements onsite. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

On November 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the files reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2, did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Director will update evaluations and add them to the staff files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

During the inspection on 12/5/2024 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. 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: A QR code and the website address has been posted at the parent board for families to access the DHS child care regulations electronically and information to contact the appropriate Regional Child Care office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the inspection on 12/5/2024 the file record for staff person#2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Staff Person #2 now has two letters of written reference. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the inspection on 12/5/24 the file records for child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified 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: Designated Pick up persons are written on the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

During the inspection on 12/5/24 the bathroom in Toddler Room was observed having a cold handle/leaky faucet. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: faucet and leaking handles were replaced on 12/9/24. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Space safe for large muscle activity (3270.62(c))

During the inspection on 12/5/24 the outdoor play space was observed not accessible to the children (the outdoor play space was observed actively being renovated). Requirement: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. Correction: The playground renovation will be complete by 1/31/2025. The children have had access to indoor play space for large muscle activity during the renovation period. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the inspection on 12/5/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include a DHS FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #2 did not include NSOR clearance, mandated reporter training, and out of state clearances for NJ. Facility Person #1 and 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and 2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #1 and 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff persons #1 and 2 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 12/5/24. Staff persons #1, and 2 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

During the inspection on 12/5/24 the file record for staff persons #1 and 2 did not include emergency plan training. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Staff members #1 and 2 have completed the emergency plan training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).