PLAY AND LEARN CENTER-BRYN MAWR

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file records for staff person#2 and facility person #3 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 #2 received a second letter of reference from a non family member. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name, address, and phone/Age (3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i))

During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file record for facility person #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and did not include verification of age. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. Correction: Staff #3 has been removed and will not return. 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))

During the inspection on 12/4/25 staff person #1 and facility person #3 were observed providing direct child care and their files included an initial health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months prior to their hire date. 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 #1 and #3 have been removed from the facility and will not return. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the inspection on 12/4/25 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The family added the address of work place (remote work from home) and business phone number which is same as personal cell phone number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

During the inspection on 12/4/25 the crib for child #2 in the Red Cuddlebugs classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Provider move the crib for child #2 to ensure that the child has at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use during the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

During the inspection on 12/4/25 the first-aid kits in the Adventurers classroom was missing gauze. 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. Correction: Gauze was purchased and added to Adventurers' classroom first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. Requirement: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff #3 has been removed from the facility and will not return. 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 12/4/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance. Facility person #3 was observed providing direct child care their file did not include a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training and a signed disclosure statement. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #2 and 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff persons #2 and 3 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 12/4/25. Staff persons #2 and 3 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).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff persons # 4 and 5 were observed in the Caterpillars classroom with 9 children. Staff person #5 said that they were responsible for 4 children. Staff person #4 was asked three different times and they did not know which children they were responsible for. Requirement: 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. Correction: I had a meeting with Staff (#4) and staff (#5) following this visit to review the importance of knowing which children they are responsible for. And, we practiced with the children present that day. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the inspection on 5/12/2025 the file records for staff person #1,2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff (#1) does not require verification of employment as an aide. Staff (#2) and staff (#3) have received and returned their verification forms. Inspection: 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 inspection on 5/12/25 staff person# 2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include a complete state police clearance, and DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance and a NSOR clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #2 and 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Both staff members, Staff (#2) and staff (#3) provided their missing paperwork immediately following the DHS visit on 5/12/25 Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

During the inspection on 5/12/25 the file record for staff person #1 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: I met with staff (#1) the following day, before she worked with any of the children. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the inspection on 12/23/24 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on 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: Provider will update the file records for child #1 to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

During the inspection 12/23/24 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Provider will update the file record for staff person #1 to include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

During the inspection on 12/23/24 the emergency plans were not reviewed and updated (the address of the facility was not updated to the facility's new postal address). Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Provider updated the emergency plans to reflect the facility's new postal address. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

On file at facility (3270.18(a))

During the inspection on 12/23/24 the insurance did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address on the insurance policy was not the same address as the address of the facility. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Provider updated the address of the policy to address of the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).