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2025

1. High risk11/13/2025

   Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

   An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, staff person #1 left their group unsupervised in the preschool room while they answered the front door, which is across the facility. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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 their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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 their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the Better Kid Care training entitled "Supervision: What's Required". If this course has already been completed, a suitable course can be substituted with DHS approval prior to completion. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must revise the facility's existing supervision policy to include the definition of supervision found in Chapter 3270.4, procedures for assigning children to a supervision group, procedures for staff transitions, and transition times such as visiting the bathroom. The policy must be revised to include the correct age of a toddler. The policy must be created after staff person #1 completes the Better Kid Care training entitled "Supervision: What's Required". The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. Correction: Tier 1: 11/13/2025. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Tier 2: 12/17/2025. The legal entity will arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the Better Kid Care training entitled "Supervision: What's Required". Tier 3: 1/9/2026. The legal entity will revise the facility's existing supervision policy to include the definition of supervision found in Chapter 3270.4, procedures for assigning children to a supervision group, procedures for staff transitions, and transition times such as visiting the bathroom. The policy will be revised to include the correct age of a toddler. The policy will be created after staff person #1 completes the Better Kid Care training entitled "Supervision: What's Required". The legal entity will receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity will review policy with all staff and hav

   Corrected 1/9/2026
2. Medium risk11/13/2025

   Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

   Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, certification representative observed unlabeled cots in both the Young Toddler Play Space and in the Young Toddler Room (Small). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 10/2/2025. Certification representative conducted an unannounced monitoring on 11/13/2025. At that time, an unlabeled pack-n-play was observed in the Young Toddler Room (Small). Additionally, staff reported that children use two mats in the Young Toddler Play Space which were both unlabeled. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: All sleep equipment has now been properly labeled, including the pack-n-play and both mats in the Young Toddler Play Space. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
3. Medium risk11/13/2025

   Lighting/Supervised at all times (3270.78/3270.113(a))

   An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, the Young Toddler Room did not have adequate lighting during naptime. Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: Adequate lighting was immediately restored in the Young Toddler Room to ensure staff can properly observe all children during naptime. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
4. Medium risk11/13/2025

   Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

   An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, trash was observed in an unlined receptacle in the women's bathroom in the downstairs of the facility. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: The trash was immediately removed, and a trash liner was placed in the receptacle. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
5. Medium-High risk11/13/2025

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, a bottle of bleach was observed on the counter in the downstairs of the facility next to the library. Counter is accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The bottle of bleach was immediately removed from the counter and placed in a locked cabinet out of children's reach. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
6. Medium-Low risk11/13/2025

   Employed and present 30 hrs/wk (3270.34(c))

   An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, operator reported that staff person #2 is employed at another childcare center. Staff person #2 is at this facility 4-5 hours in the afternoon Monday through Friday, totaling 20-25 hours per week. Operator stated that staff person #2 arrives anytime between 12:30P-1P and leaves around 5:30P. Operator reports that the facility is open on Saturdays, but that staff person #2 does not work on Saturdays Requirement: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. TIERED LIS: 1. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must submit a schedule for the director outlining director's days/times at each facility to the Northeast Regional Office. The schedule must total a minimum of 30 hours per week at each facility. Correction: Tier 1: 11/13/2025. Effective immediately, the director will be on-site for no fewer than 30 hours per week, as required by regulation. Tier 2: 12/19/2025. A formal schedule outlining the director's day/s times at each facility will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/19/2025
7. High risk11/13/2025

   Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

   An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first-aid/CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #3 has already completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, and documentation is on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
8. Medium risk10/2/2025

   Signed (3270.123(a))

   A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The fee agreement on file for child #4 was not signed by the parent. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Director will have parent sign the fee agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/20/2025
9. Medium risk10/2/2025

   Director ID (3270.24(f))

   A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, director was not present to provide a valid photo identification. Requirement: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible to compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection. Correction: Director will be present to provide a valid photo identification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/16/2025
10. Medium risk10/2/2025

    Dairy (3270.163(a)(1))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, facility served chicken, rice, tangerine, and water for lunch. A dairy product was not served with lunch. Requirement: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. Correction: In the future, facility will provide at least one dairy product at lunch or dinner. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/16/2025
11. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Name on bottle/Locked (3270.133(3)/3270.133(4))

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. At that time, an over-the-counter diaper cream was observed in the Young Toddler Play Space. It was unlabeled and in a drawer in the changing table, which was accessible to children. 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Correction: Medication was moved to an area inaccessible to children. A label will be added to the medicaiton. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
12. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. At that time, emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #4 were not present in the room in which they were receiving care. 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 forms for child #1 and child #4 will be added to the space where they receive care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/16/2025
13. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' home and work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Father's home address and home telephone number. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Father's home address and home telephone number. Release person's address. Child #5: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/20/2025
14. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's physician. Child #2: Name of child's physician. Child #4: Address and telephone number of child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/20/2025
15. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Designated release persons/Admission date (3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #2: Date of admission. Child #4: Date of admission. Release person(s). Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/20/2025
16. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Given parents in writing (3270.121(b))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, the parent handbook given to parents at enrollment did not include the facility's supervision policy. Requirement: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Correction: A supervision policy will be added to the facility's handbook. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/24/2025
17. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted (3270.111(b)/3270.124(e))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, the following postings were missing from rooms. Library: Emergency transportation plan and daily activities. School-Age Room: Daily activities. Infant Room: Emergency transportation plan. Baby Play Area: Daily activities. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Daily activities will be added to the library, school-age room, and baby play area. Emergency transportation plan will be added to the library and infant room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/17/2025
18. Medium risk10/2/2025

    Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, certification representative observed unlabeled cots in both the Young Toddler Play Space and in the Young Toddler Room (Small). Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Labels were added to the cots. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
19. Medium risk10/2/2025

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, wooden shelves in the Young Toddler Play Space, Young Toddler (Big), and Young Toddler (Small) were observed. Shelves were not bolted and were easily moved. Rep observed children pulling on and shaking wooden shelves during inspection. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: All shelves will be bolted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/20/2025
20. Medium risk10/2/2025

    In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a first-aid kit was not present in the Baby Play Area or in the Library. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: First-aid kits will be added to the Baby Play Area and the Library. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/20/2025
21. High risk10/2/2025

    Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephone located in the office. Additionally, phone numbers of the nearest hospital and poison control were not posted near the telephone in the baby play area. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: Director will add the phone numbers of the nearest hospital and poison control to the facility's emergency telephone number list. The list will then be posted next to every phone in the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/16/2025
22. Medium risk10/2/2025

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, uncovered outlets were observed in the Young Toddler Play Space, Young Toddler Room (Small), and in the Office. Outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: All outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger will be covered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/16/2025
23. Medium-High risk6/23/2025

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    During initial inspection conducted on 6/23/2025, facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment 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. Beginning April 29, 2022, all child care facilities must have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction: Facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was updated to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2025
24. Medium-High risk6/23/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))

    During initial inspection conducted 6/23/2025, emergency plan letter that will be given to parents at enrollment 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. Correction: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the emergency plan letter that will be given to parents at enrollment. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2025
25. Medium-Low risk6/23/2025

    Running water - diapering (3270.82(j))

    During initial inspection conducted 6/23/2025, a source of running water for handwashing was not present in the diapering areas located in the big and small young toddler rooms. Requirement: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Correction: A portable sink and handwashing sign was moved to the diapering area in the big young toddler room. Changing table located in the small young toddler room was relocated to the men's bathroom. Staff in that room will change children's diapers in the men's bathroom. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2025