NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. child # 1 emergency contact form needs an updated signature. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: The provider will notify the parent and request for an updated signature and include the copy in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files Volunteer # 4 was missing a NSOR in the file. 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Correction: The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide a copy of their current NSOR and include it in the file or apply for another NSOR or check the status of a previous ran one that has not returned. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 fire safety was expired. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: The provider will notify the staff and request for them to update their fire safety and include a copy in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff and volunteer files staff #1 cannot use the CPR certificate in the file trainer was not PQAS certified. Volunteers #4 and #5 cannot use the CPRs in their file. They also need to retake. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: The provider will have all staff take an approved CPR course and include a copy in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

CPSL information (3270.192(4))

During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the disseminated date on the state police criminal clearance. Requirement: 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide completed copy of the clearance to be included in the file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2, #3, #4 Pediatric first aid CPR was not taken by a PQAS certified trainer. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: The provider will notify the staff and request for them to retake an approve Pediatric first aid CPR course and provide the provider with a copy to be included in the file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files, staff #6 was missing the State police clearance the one in the file was missing the date, Volunteer #7 was missing a disclosure and NSOR in the file, Volunteer #8 was missing an FBI clearance, disclosure, and mandating reporting clearance staff #9 was also missing a NSOR and disclosure clearance and staff #10 was missing the FBI clearance as well as a disclosure and NSOR clearance in the file 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 6 #7 #8 #9 #10 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: The provider will notify the staff and volunteers of the required documents that needed in order to provide care to children in care at the facility and request form them to obtain the clearance so that it can be included in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff file staff #1 was missing fire safety. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: The provider will notify staff #1 and request for a copy of their current up to date fire safety training and include it in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the water exceeded over 110 in the infant room. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: The provider will have the water temperature turned down immediately and retest. The certification representative will return to check the water temperature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 is missing a policy # on the emergency contact form. 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 provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #4 and #5 were missing the release person on the emergency contact form. 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 provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the emergency contact to its entirety leaving no areas blank. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #5 was missing two references in the file. 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: The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide two references to be included in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the annual fire detection testing documents and was unable to retrieve a copy of it during the renewal inspection. 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)). Correction: The provider will obtain a copy of the annual fire detection testing document and submit a copy to the certification representative. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

POC 12/20/24 During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing the emergency plan training in the file. 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: The provider will ensure all staff have training in the emergency plan at initial hire and will provide them with a certificate of sign off sheet to be included in the file. 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 renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files, staff #6 was missing the State police clearance the one in the file was missing the date, Volunteer #7 was missing a disclosure and NSOR in the file, Volunteer #8 was missing an FBI clearance, disclosure, and mandating reporting clearance Volunteer #9 was also missing a NSOR and disclosure clearance and volunteer #10 was missing the FBI clearance as well as a disclosure and NSOR clearance in the file 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: The provider will notify the staff and volunteers of the required documents that needed in order to provide care to children in care at the facility and request form them to obtain the clearance so that it can be included in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the water exceeded over 110 in the infant room. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: The provider will have the water temperature turned down immediately and retest. The certification representative will return to check the water temperature Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the annual fire detection testing documents and was unable to retrieve a copy of it during the renewal inspection. 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)). Correction: The provider will obtain a copy of the annual fire detection testing document and submit a copy to the certification representative Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing the emergency plan training in the file . 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: The provider will ensure all staff have training in the emergency plan at initial hire and will provide them with a certificate of sign off sheet to be included in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the volunteer files volunteer #7. #8, #9 and #10 were missing the emergency plan training in their files. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The provider will go over the emergency plan training with the volunteers and place the certificate or sign off sheet in their files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included in the emergency plan. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The provider will obtain the copy of the emergency plans that contains the plans for continuity of care and submit a copy to the certification representative. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The provider will submit a copy of the shaken baby, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to the certification representative. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).