MICHELLES LITTLE EXPLORERS

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

On 6/9/2026, Staff #2 had an updated health assessment on file dated 4/21/2026. However, this was after the first day of initial service in a childcare setting as a rehire. Staff #2 had a previous health assessment on file that was dated 5/28/2024, but this more than 12 months prior to their rehire date. See LIS code sheet. 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. Correction: Staff #2 had an updated health assessment already on file prior to the unannounced visit. 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))

On 6/2/2026, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the smoke detectors in the facility had not been manually tested since 5/1/2026. On 6/9/2026, the fire drill/fire detection log was up to date. 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. Fire detection systems must be manually tested at least once every 30 days. Correction: The smoke detectors were tested and logged on 6/2/2026 Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii))

Staff #1 was hired as an assistant group supervisor (AGS). On 12/4/2025, Staff #1 had verification of more than 15 college credits in the early childhood education field on file but did not have verification of at least 1 year of experience with children on file to be qualified as an assistant group supervisor (AGS). See LIS code sheet. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 is actively working on obtaining verification of previous childcare experience that exceeds 1 year to verify that they are qualified as an assistant group supervisor (AGS). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

On 12/4/2025, Staff #1 had a health assessment on file dated 9/6/2024. Staff #2 had a health assessment on file dated 4/30/2024. See LIS code sheet. 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. Correction: Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 have appointments scheduled to get updated health assessments completed. Unfortunately, the soonest available appointment for Staff #2 is 12/29/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

On 12/4/2025, Staff #1 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet 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 #1 is working on getting the required written references. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

On 12/4/2025, Child #1 did not have an initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Child #1 had a physical completed recently. The parent will get the information from this physical appt. transferred onto the DHS Child Health Report form 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))

During an unannounced inspection on 10/29/2025, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire alarm system was manually tested on 10/23/2025. The operator reported that the facility started operating on 9/22/2025. 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. The fire alarm system must be manually tested and documented at least once every 30 days. Correction: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).