KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER 30187

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

The inspection on 6/4/26 revealed that during the morning between 8:00AM and 9:00AM for approximately 15 minutes staff person #4 was working alone with 12 preschool aged children. Between 8:20AM and 8:30AM staff person #3 was working along with 6 children including infants and young toddlers combined. Between 7:00AM and 8:00AM staff persons #5 and #6 were working with 14 young and older toddlers combined. Continued noncompliance transferred SIN-00290567 Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). I Correction: Family volunteers requested day to day to keep children home and support staff from neighboring centers are helping to maintain staff child ratios until new hires are available. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On 6/4/26 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility. This non-compliance was transferred from SIN-0028828. During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a PA Child Abuse clearance FBI Clearance or and NSOR. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 and #2 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. Staff Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: NSOR clearance was resubmitted. Staff persons #1 and #2 will not work without all required CPSL documents on file. 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 5/12/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a PA Child Abuse clearance FBI Clearance or and NSOR. On 6/4/26 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility. This non-compliance was transferred to SIN-00289719. 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. 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: Retrieved missing clearances, sent out for NSOR and updated files with completed clearances. Staff persons #1 and #2 will not work in a childcare position until all required CPSL clearances are placed in the file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training: Health and Safety PT 2. Staff person #3 has not completed a current Mandated Reporters Training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Retrieved all missing documents and clearances and trainings scheduling a CPR training next availability. Staff will have all required preservice trainings. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm (3270.113(c))

An inspection on 5/12/26 revealed that on 5/6/26 staff person #1 said to child #1 "If you hit me, I will hit you back". Requirement: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Correction: After receiving a formal complaint, staff person #1 was placed on administrative leave upon investigation. After investigation employment for staff person #1 was terminated. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. 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 5/12/26 staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file as required. 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 #2 completed health assessment and it was placed on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Education verification for staff person #2 was obtained and placed on file. Created a spreadsheet to coincide with teacher files. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain two written 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: Received missing references for staff file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written record (3270.94(a)(9))

A review of the fire drill log on 5/12/26 revealed that a fire drill had not been logged/held since 10/8/25. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: Scheduled an alarm test and fire drill was completed and completed appropriate documentation. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

A review of the fire alarm test log on 5/12/26 revealed that a fire alarm test had not been performed/logged since 11/19/25. 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: Scheduled an alarm test and fire drill and completed documentation. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(3)/3270.182(5))

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/2025 the emergency contact form for child #1 and #3 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: To get immediate consent given to school by obtaining a signature from families missing their consent agreement. The emergency contact form will have signed consent for emergency medical care and first aid procedures for the staff by the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan/Letter to parents (3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e))

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the parent letter surrounding the emergency plan did not include 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. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: Center Director has revised the Emergency plan and parent letter to outline specific accommodations and procedures for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

During the inspection on 10/3/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. (Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00276079) During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #9 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The center director has requested proof of education verification from the employees such as diploma, transcript, degrees or certificate to be put on file at the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated (3270.181(c)/3270.181(e))

During the renewal inspection in 11/19/25 several emergency contact forms in the Preschool Pre-k and toddler classrooms had not been updated for over a 6-month period. Requirement: 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. Correction: Assistant Director reviewed all child's files and obtained updated emergency contact forms from every family. Where form exceeded the six month time frame. 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 10/3/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not contain a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results. (Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00276079) During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 #5 #6 and #8 did not contain a current health assessment. The health assessment for staff person #9 did not contain Tb testing dates. 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: Center director instructed listed staff to reschedule and complete updated health assessments and TB testing immediately. 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 on 11/19/25 the emergency contact form for child ##1#2 #4 and #5 did not include 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: Assistant Director reviewed all children's files and obtained the missing addresses for the person's children can be released to. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the file for child #1 #2#3 and #4 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact 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 missing health insurance information and policy numbers have been obtained from parents and address to each child's file. Center Director verified that all children's files are now complete and meets DHS regulatory requirements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the child's blue couch had damage to the fabric. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Assistant Director removed couch in pre K 1 with damage. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 a toilet in the pre-K1 classroom was not working and a bolt on the toilet mount in the toddler 2 A classroom was missing the bolt cap. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: Director submitted maintenance request to have pre-k 1 toilet repaired and missing bolts replaced both repairs have been completed to restore safe and sanitary restroom conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the utility closet that contained cleaning products was unlocked. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Center Directors will remind all staff that the utility closet must remain locked at all times when not in active use. Effective immediately, staff are required to lock the closet after each use and ensure that the key is kept in designated location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 staff persons #4 #7 and #10 were functioning as assistant group supervisors and did not have 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience with children on file. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Director will obtain and plan verified documentation of staff members 2500 hours of experience working with children on file. This includes a signed letter of employment verification form from previous employer, specifying job title and dates of employments and hours worked. 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 on 11/19/25 the Emergency plan did not have a plan of continuity of operations. 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: Director has updated the facility's Emergency plan including a detailed continuity of care plan outlining how the center will continue to provide care children during and after an emergency situation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

During the inspection on 10/3/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. (Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN00278024) Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Get copies of proof of education and place on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. 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 10/2/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not contain a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results. (Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00278024) 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: Receive proof of physical and TB upon hire. Staff #2 #3 and #4 will obtain a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results. 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 10/3/25 Staff person #1 did not have a completed PA state police clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have a Pa State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI clearance or an NSOR on file. Staff person #3 did not have a PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance or an NSOR on file. Staff person #4 did not have an FBI Clearance or an NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have a current NSOR or Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility. Staff person #6 dud does not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #7 did not have mandated reporters training on file at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 and #6may 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. Staff Persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Prior to start in classroom all new employees are to complete and apply for all CPSL clearances. Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 and #6 will not work until all clearances are on file per CPSL. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).