MI ESCUELITA DAYCARE LLC

System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/2025, it was observed that the wireless and interconnected smoke detectors were not OSHA approved. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Act 42 of 2022, signed into law July 7, 2022, amended the Fire and Panic Act at 35 P.S. § 1223.6, and requires all certified family child care homes to have interconnected smoke alarms approved, at the time of installation, by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarms. Correction: I will obtain OSHA approved wireless smoke detectors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated infant health report: every 6 months (3290.131(b)(1))

Child 1 had a health assessment dated 5/29/2025, making it more than 6 months since the last update. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: I will obtain an updated health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3290.64(a))

During the renewal inspection, it was observed that there were paint cans in the outside playground. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: I removed the paint cans and put them in the basement. The basement has a lock. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/2025, it was discovered that staff 1 lived in New Jersey within the past 5 years. There were no New Jersey clearances on file for staff 1. It was observed that staff 1 was providing childcare on 12/12/2025. Please see LIS for date of hire. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearances are obtained. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required clearances are obtained. TIERED LIS: 1-Staff 1 will not be in childcare until all required clearances are obtained and will maintain compliance with the CPSL. This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2- Staff 1 will obtain all required clearances. The operator shall provide a date on when this will be corrected. Correction: 1-12/12/2025-Staff 1 will not be in childcare until all required clearances are obtained. 2-12/15/2025- Will obtain clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(e))

The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. Requirement: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: I posted the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(b))

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/2024, it was observed that the emergency plan was last reviewed in October of 2023. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: I signed the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/2024, it was observed that the first-floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the basement, 2nd floor or attic smoke detector. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: I will interconnect all smoke detectors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3290.18)

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/cpr. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 1 must be supervised by a family child care home staff who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility Correction: Staff 1 will not watch children unsupervised until pediatric first aid/cpr is obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).