KIDS & US DAY CARE CTR

Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications (3270.36(b))

Staff #1and #3 have unevaluated foreign transcript in their file as evidence of education level and staff qualification level. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). Correction: Staff person # 1 resigned. Staff person #3 has applied to have her transcripts evaluated. - Sent supporting documentation to the certification rep via email. Staff person #3 will work under supervision until evaluation is complete. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

Staff #2 did not have evidence in their file of 12 hours of annual training in the training year. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff will complete the missing 4 hours - Documentation will be sent to via email to the certification rep Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))

The facility emergency plan letter to parents does not address provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: We will reformat the letter and include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and medical conditions. Updated letter sent to certification rep on 12/152025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 Emergency contact form for Child # was updated with the missing information. - Attachment sent to certification rep on 12/15/2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A plastic Pirates baseball helmet used by the children was observed to be broken with rough edges, and pinch points. 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 cracked helmet was removed and disposed of . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated3/10/22 and 3/1/24, more than 1 year apart. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff was out on personal leave during the evaluation period as documented in her file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 6/2/21 and 11/7/23, more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #3 is dated 6/9/22, more than 24 months ago. 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. 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 person #3 did not work for personal reasons from 8/1/24 thru 9/28/24. She returned to the schedule on 9/30/2024 and provided a health assessment dated 9/17/24. Staff Person #2 was on medical leave from 3/13/23 to 7/17/23 - She provided an updated Health Assesment on 11/ 7/23 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Meal time designated on facility schedule (3270.61(h)(3)(ii))

The CR observed 16 preschool children eating lunch in the Preschool room that has a measured capacity of 11; the daily schedule for the room did not indicate that the capacity is to be exceeded while children are eating. Requirement: When the capacity of a space is exceeded while children are eating, the meal time shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities. Correction: Classroom schedules were updated to note the times the classrooms are out of capacity. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

The closet in the Preschool room that contains cleaning products labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be unlocked while children were in the room, making the toxics accessible to children in care. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Cabinet was immediately locked and will now remain locked so that cleaning products are not accessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Parent updated the agreement to note arrival and departure times Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Both agreement forms were updated by the parents to include whom the child may be released too Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Agreement form was updated to include the childs admission date Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Parent updated the emergency contact form to include their work address Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: Parent updated the child's form to indicated any special needs the child may have Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits. 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: Parent provided current health insurance information and it 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))

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed 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: Parent provided the address for the persons to whom the child may be released and it was added to the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

A preschool child was observed receiving care in the Preschool room without their emergency contact form being in the classroom. A child was observed receiving care in the Young Toddler classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Emergency Contact Form was placed in the classroom Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

There was an Albuterol inhaler in the Older Toddler room that was not labeled for use by a specific child. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The inhaler was labeled with the name of the child Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for Staff person #3 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance indicating that it is under review, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff will get a new Criminal Background check Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

The children in the Young Toddler room were observed being served snack without having washed their hands first. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Staff in the young toddler room took a healthy and safety course that covered the subject of the importance of hand washing and when a childs hands need to be washed . Certificates will be sent to the CR along with the POC Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

The most recent documentation of an emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 9.5.24, more than 1 year following the previous emergency drill, dated 6.13.23. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: All emergency drill will be conducted with in a 12 month period A current emergency drill is on file 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))

The two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 8.9.23 and 9.5.24, more than 1 year apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days. 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: A current fire detections system is on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii))

The file for Staff person #3 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/2022-12/2023. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Staff #3 completed an additional 7 hours of training on 3.7.24 that will count toward her 12.2022-12.2023 annual hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases (3270.31(f)(1))

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. Requirement: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 1/20/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff will complete the new Health and Safety training Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).